10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Charleston okra soup, the Lowcountry classic with simmered ham bone, fresh tomatoes, okra, bacon, and bell pepper. Ladled over rice for a true Carolina supper.

Soft tofu wok-tossed with Szechuan hot bean paste, chili oil, Szechuan peppercorn, ginger, and garlic in a glossy, numbing sauce. Vegetarian mapo tofu at home in 40 minutes.

Kashmiri spinach (haak) with asafetida, turmeric, cayenne, and a homemade garam masala of black cumin, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. A deeply spiced, vegan North Indian side dish.

Roasted root vegetables with ground cumin and coriander: sweet potato, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnip tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices and roasted until evenly browned. A simple four-root side finished with fresh cilantro.

Bread machine whole wheat loaf with molasses, wheat germ, and flat beer for deep flavor and hearty texture. Healthy sandwich bread bakes hands-free.

A tasty spiced tea made with cinnamon, ground cloves and orange drink mix.

Don't bother starting up the barbecue, try this easy crockpot recipe that will help you make a succulent steak you will enjoy.

Tom Kha Gai - Thai coconut milk soup with chicken, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and fresh chiles. A rich, aromatic broth finished with lime juice and cilantro.

Layers of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips melt together into gooey Halloween bars. These no-fuss treats need just 5 ingredients and one pan.

Vegetarian broth that mimics chicken stock using nutritional yeast, mushrooms, onions, and poultry seasoning. The 5-minute meatless replacement for chicken stock in any recipe.

Microwave spiced red cabbage with vinegar, cloves, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and tart apple cooked tender in 20 minutes. A quick German-style braised cabbage side dish without the long stove time.

No-bake butterscotch haystacks with peanut butter chips and chow mein noodles. A four-ingredient candy that melts in the microwave and sets on the counter.

A traditional Greek soupies me spanaki: tender cuttlefish braised in olive oil with wilted spinach, spring onions, and lemon. Rustic Mediterranean seafood at its best.

Pineapple gelatin dessert made with crushed pineapple, unflavored gelatin, cinnamon, and lemon juice. A light, no-sugar-added, diabetic-friendly molded dessert.

Mei Kwei Tao (Pickled Peaches in Red Rose Petals) recipe

Stir-fried chicken breast with angel hair pasta, snow peas, and carrots tossed in savory sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Better than takeout, ready at home.