10,000 low cholesterol recipes

Lower-fat banana bread with fresh berries, made with whipped egg whites instead of whole eggs and just a third cup of margarine. A lighter quickbread that stays moist for days.

Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree) recipe

A scrumptious vegetarian kind of Sloppy Joes' that's made with green bell peppers, tomato sauce and TVP.

Smooth and creamy, fresh and clean. Canned tomatoes work equally as well as fresh.

Old-style wheat biscuits: tender, fluffy whole-wheat biscuits made with canola oil and a quick buttermilk substitute. A homestyle baked good ready in 30 minutes flat.

Ginger root is one of the most common spices in Asian cooking. Phenomenal food. Delicious.

Light egg white honey pancakes with whole wheat flour and skim milk. Cholesterol-free breakfast topped with optional bright orange-mandarin sauce.

Apricot ice cream with low-fat yogurt and fromage frais instead of cream. A lighter frozen dessert built on dried apricot puree, perfect for hot afternoons without the heaviness of dairy ice cream.

This is a great recipe for a quick, easy lunch or lovely enough for a nice appetizer during your next dinner party!

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

This colorful yet flavorful salad is made with assorted vegetables and cooked rice, tossed with a light and tasty soy-maple dressing. It's a refreshing summer salad that can be served with any BBQ. Make it a day ahead, put in the frige, it tastes even better next day.

Italian wine pepper biscuits, savory taralli-style snacks made with white or red wine, olive oil, and coarse black pepper. Twist or knot shape, baked crisp.

Fresh soybeans (edamame) dip on crackers topped with a roasted cherry tomato. Perfect light tasting finger food when company is coming.

Roasted butternut squash folded with slow-caramelized onions, golden slivered almonds, raisins, and warm cinnamon. This vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish bakes in under 90 minutes and fills your kitchen with the sweet, earthy aroma of the holidays.

A delicious and filling vegetarian main dish. Meaty mushrooms, rigatoni tomatoes veggies and two kinds of cheese make this a pleasing hearty main dish.

Tangy, sweet Japanese-style pickled carrots, thinly sliced or julienned, ready in hours. Perfect as a side for sushi, rice bowls, grilled meats or for wraps.