10,000 low carb recipes

Maple syrup shortbread bars with a buttery shortbread base topped with a brown sugar, maple syrup, and toasted walnut layer. A two-layer cookie bar that's part shortbread, part praline.

Three-cheese calzones stuffed with ricotta, provolone, and fontina plus prosciutto, olives, pepperoncini, and sundried tomatoes. Baked golden in bread-dough crescents, equally good piping hot or packed cold for a picnic.

Shrimp and sea scallops sautéed with tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic in a velvety paprika cream sauce. A gorgeous skillet dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

Caribbean shrimp sautéed with a warm spice rub, fresh mango, white wine, orange juice, cilantro, and toasted coconut. Tropical, vibrant, and on the table in 35 minutes.

Crawfish au gratin baked in a rich double-cheddar sauce with sauteed bell pepper, celery, and onion. A bubbly, cheesy Cajun casserole that's pure Louisiana comfort food.

This succulent pot roast is simmered to perfection in your very own slow cooker.

Pan-fried lake perch with a seasoned butter cracker crust, oregano, and tarragon. Crispy, golden, and on the table in 30 minutes for a classic Midwest fish fry at home.

Those who enjoy an instant cup of broth but are dismayed by the use of flavor enhancers and the abundance of salt in commercial brands may welcome the chance to make their own soup mix.

Homemade pork sausage ground from fresh pork shoulder and seasoned generously with sage, savory, marjoram, parsley, and a hint of allspice. An egg and a splash of water keep the patties juicy and tender.

Lamb spinach pocket sandwiches with broiled herbed lamb patties stuffed with hard-cooked egg and olives, tucked into pita with fresh cucumber.

Smoked bluefish chowder: flaky smoked bluefish stirred into a corn, potato, and smoked bacon base built on fish bouillon. A coastal New England chowder with bold, smoky character.

Broiled pineapple slices topped with buttery brown sugar and macadamia nuts until caramelized and bubbly. A five-ingredient tropical dessert ready in 20 minutes.

Classic French leek and potato soup made with just leeks, potatoes, butter, and stock. A 5-ingredient gluten-free soup that turns pantry basics into a creamy first course or light supper.

Whole rainbow trout stuffed with butter-toasted bread, mushrooms, marjoram, and lemon juice. A classic baked fish dinner with a golden, herbed filling.

Pan-fried trout on a bed of buttery sauteed mushrooms, dressed with a quick lemon-cream pan sauce. A bistro-style fish supper ready in 30 minutes.

Pan-seared swordfish with a lemon, dill, and chervil herb crust over peppery arugula. A restaurant-quality fish dinner ready in under 20 minutes.