8,336 low cholesterol recipes

Fakes xithati is the traditional Greek sour lentil soup, slow-simmered with garlic, olive oil, and coriander, then finished with a splash of vinegar for a tangy, soulful Mediterranean bowl.

Peachy salsa blended with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. A fruity, no-cook salsa that doubles as a fresh pasta sauce in 5 minutes.

Three-ingredient whole-wheat sourdough starter made with whole-wheat flour, active dry yeast, and lukewarm water. Ferments in 18 to 24 hours at room temperature.

Mince-meat cookies made with a tender cake flour dough rolled thin, filled with cooked mincemeat, and sandwiched together. A vintage holiday filled cookie that makes 36.

Pineapple squash is a zero-waste tropical syrup made from the peel and core of a fresh pineapple, simmered with sugar and brightened with lemon juice. Mix with cold water for a homemade summer cordial.

Light, crispy meringue cookies studded with colorful M&Ms. Only 4 ingredients and they practically float off the baking sheet. Great for holidays and parties.

German elderberry soup (Holunderbeersuppe): cooked elderberries with lemon, sugar, and cornstarch for a traditional tart-sweet fruit soup served hot or chilled.

Hot curried broccoli slaw stir-fried with orange juice, maple syrup, and toasted curry powder. A tangy, sweet, tender-crisp side dish served over rice in just 30 minutes.

Peppered pork roast with sour cherry salsa: coarsely pepper-crusted pork loin roasted simple, served with a sweet-hot relish of cherries, green chiles, peppers, and cilantro. Holiday-worthy and easy.

Three bean vinaigrette salad with rice, kidney beans, and marinated artichoke hearts. A no-cook vegetarian salad served chilled over lettuce leaves.

A lighter noodle casserole made with low-fat cottage cheese, skim milk, carrots, and mushrooms seasoned with basil and thyme. Diabetic-friendly and big enough to feed a crowd. Serves 12.

Old-fashioned sweet pickle recipe with a pickling lime soak that delivers candy-crisp cucumber slices. Apple cider vinegar, sugar, and celery seed pack each pint with snap and tangy sweetness.

Strained berry sauce with cognac, lemon zest, and cornstarch for a glossy, clear finish. A versatile dessert sauce for ice cream, fruit, or cake.

Sweet and spicy candied pickle sticks made from dill pickles soaked in sugar with cherry peppers, celery seed, and mustard seed. No cooking, just patience. Addictively crunchy.

Pear and parsnip salad with blanched parsnips, fanned fresh pear slices, green onions, and a light honey yogurt dressing. A low-fat, elegant side for fall and winter.

Warm grapefruit halves topped with dark brown sugar, a pat of butter, and a maraschino cherry. A retro 10-minute breakfast or appetizer that's tart, sweet, and completely charming.