10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Indonesian-style crispy fried tempeh tossed with caramelized onions, garlic, chili pepper, sweet soy sauce, and brown sugar. Crunchy, sweet, spicy, and ready in 25 minutes.

Classic apple strudel filling with tart apples, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and breadcrumbs. Rolled in stretched dough and baked low and slow until golden and flaky with a powdered sugar finish.

Homemade cranberry liqueur made with fresh cranberries, vodka, sugar syrup, and orange peel. Steep for 4-5 weeks for a jewel-toned, tart-sweet holiday spirit.

Maryland-style crab soup simmered with beef shin, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, and a pound and a half of crab meat. A slow-cooked Chesapeake Bay classic loaded with briny sweetness and deep beefy broth.

Potato, artichoke, and leek soup pureed silky smooth with fresh thyme and a touch of Tabasco. Served hot or cold, this creamy soup uses milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter bowl.

Cranberry and Granny Smith apple pie with nutmeg in a double crust. Tart cranberries burst against sweet apples for a festive holiday pie with gorgeous ruby-red filling.

Citrus wine chicken baked with orange juice, white wine, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. A low-calorie skinless chicken dinner with a glossy pan sauce.

A traditional Russian beet and carrot side dish sautéed with onions in tomato sauce, brightened with red wine vinegar and a touch of sugar. Served cold after hours of chilling. Earthy, tangy, and deeply satisfying.

Triple chocolate chip cookies with semi-sweet chunks, white chocolate pieces, and milk chocolate chips plus crunchy walnuts. Chewy brown sugar cookies loaded with variety in every bite.

This recipe is a keeper of our family recipes, very healthy and lovely.

Russian-style black bread with rye flour, dark molasses, unsweetened chocolate, and bran. A dense, dark-crumbed yeast loaf for hearty sandwiches and slathering with butter. Makes two loaves.

Vegetarian stuffed peppers filled with spiced black beans, brown rice, tomato, and a kick of chili powder and cumin. Steamed then baked for a hearty, plant-based dinner.

Lentil rice veggie burgers blend sweet potato, mushrooms, and spinach into hearty plant-based patties. A wholesome vegan burger with tarragon and garlic that holds together on the grill.

Herman milk sourdough starter: a sweet, milk-based fermented batter that becomes the base for Amish friendship bread, cinnamon coffee cakes, and quick breads. Pass cups along to friends; the starter never runs out.

Traditional New Mexican fry bread made with just 5 pantry ingredients. Simple dough kneaded smooth, rolled thin, and deep-fried golden in minutes. Serve with honey.

Button mushrooms simmered in a spicy Creole sauce with red wine, garlic, jalapeno, tomatoes, and oregano. A bold, low-calorie side dish ready in 25 minutes.