10,000 low crab recipes

Kahlua pecan pie cookies with a buttery brown sugar cookie cup filled with a caramel pecan center spiked with coffee liqueur. A two-bite spin on pecan pie.

Fresh herb salad dressing with dill, tarragon, chervil, chives, and marjoram steeped in olive oil. A French-inspired vinaigrette that improves the longer it sits.

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.

Asian cucumber salad with rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and garlic. A cool, crunchy side dish that comes together in minutes with no cooking.

Pepper-crusted roast beef eye of round coated in Dijon mustard and cracked black pepper, served with a roasted red pepper and fresh basil compound butter. An elegant, simple roast.

Walnut-crusted chicken breasts pan-fried golden and topped with a tangy raspberry-lime sauce made with sherry, seedless jam, and coriander. Elegant yet simple.

Chocolate wafer crust is the two-ingredient no-fuss foundation for cream pies, cheesecakes, and icebox desserts. Crushed chocolate wafers bound with melted butter and briefly baked for crisp hold.

Orange-pecan dressing with fresh OJ, honey, chopped pecans, mustard, and celery salt. A fruity, nutty vinaigrette that shakes together in 5 minutes. Great on spinach and grain salads.

Wok-sauteed spinach with sliced onion in hot oil, stir-fried until just wilted. A fast, 3-ingredient side dish technique that works with any leafy green vegetable.

Crustless crab quiche with zucchini, mushrooms, reduced-fat cheddar, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter take on quiche with both microwave and oven instructions.

Goan prawn vindaloo with a tart vinegar-chili paste ground fresh from whole cumin, mustard, and peppercorns. Fiery Indian seafood dish with very little sauce and a deep, punchy spice crust.

If you love the taste of irish cream you will savor these tasty treats that are perfect for a night around the fireplace.

Classic snickerdoodle cookies: tender soft cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, with the signature cream of tartar tang. Yields five dozen for the cookie tin.

Chicken livers soaked overnight in soy sauce and lemon juice, dredged in flour, and wok-fried golden with onions. A savory, crispy-edged appetizer with only 5 ingredients and zero fuss.

This sauce is a great sub for run-of-the-mill guacamole. Excellent served with most Mexican dishes, especially chicken chimichangas, and will compliment grilled seafood and chicken.

Spanish omelettes: vegetable-loaded egg substitute omelettes with zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and tomato sauce. A lighter breakfast built for watching cholesterol without skipping flavor.