10,000 low carb recipes

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture.

A smoky chili-cumin dry rub with brown sugar and garlic coats both grilled pork tenderloin and chicken breasts, sliced onto one platter with a bright orange-pineapple sauce. A make-ahead crowd-pleaser.

No-bean Texas-style chili with five pounds of ground chuck simmered in beer with garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and red chilies: pure meat chili that marinates for depth and feeds a crowd.

Ground turkey burgers packed with red bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, cumin, thyme, and paprika, then charcoal-grilled and served on toasted buns. These Cajun-spiced bayou burgers bring big Louisiana flavor to your backyard grill.

Three-cheese manicotti stuffed with mozzarella, cottage cheese, and Parmesan in a quick tomato sauce. A classic Italian stuffed pasta baked bubbly with extra cheese on top.

Pesto pie with a ricotta-egg custard base swirled with homemade basil-walnut pesto and Parmesan. A savory crustless pie that bakes firm and slices clean, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Store-bought cheese ravioli smothered in a quick mozzarella and cheddar cream sauce with Italian seasoning. A 35-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Old-school Texas chili with no beans. Beef and ham slow-simmered in rendered suet with cumin, oregano, and chili pulp for a rich, smoky bowl of pure Lone Star heat.

Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits copycat uses Bisquick and sharp cheddar with a garlic butter brush-on to nail the restaurant's signature fluffy, buttery, garlicky bite. Ready in 30 minutes.

Mushroom wild rice pilaf with butter-sauteed mushrooms, chopped pecans, lemon juice, and parsley. A nutty, earthy side dish cooked in beef bouillon.

Shrimp pizza with a tangy steak sauce, chutney, horseradish, and lime base instead of tomato sauce. Topped with mozzarella, Parmesan, Vidalia onion, and green pepper.

Classic twice-baked potatoes stuffed with whipped cheddar cheese, butter, and egg, then broiled until golden on top. Fluffy, cheesy, and endlessly customizable.

Roman egg and cheese soup (stracciatella alla romana) with beaten eggs, Parmesan, bread crumbs, and lemon zest swirled into hot beef broth. A classic Italian comfort soup ready in minutes.

Slow-cooker French onion soup with caramelized onions, beef bouillon, and toasted French bread topped with melted Parmesan. The classic Parisian bistro soup, hands-off.

Baked macaroni and cheese with canned tomatoes, basil, and mustard topped with crunchy cornflake crumbs. A simple two-serving vegetarian casserole that's diabetic-friendly.

Cuban-style chicken picadillo with tomato sauce, white wine, cumin, capers, raisins, and green olives. Serve over white rice with fried plantains for the full island experience.