5,074 low sugar recipes

Pan-fried fish fillets finished with a quick boiling sherry vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil sauce, punched up with fresh parsley, chives, and chervil. A French bistro classic that cooks in under 10 minutes.

Hellenic marinated celery poached in olive oil, lemon juice, fennel, thyme, and parsley, then chilled. A light Greek-style cold appetizer, low calorie.

Simple sauteed cabbage: blanched then quick-fried with garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in olive oil. An easy 30-minute vegetable side with sweet, tender crunch.

Chipotle grilled trout rubbed with a smoky paste of chipotle peppers, walnuts, and parsley, then grilled fast. The walnuts thicken the rub into a pesto-like crust. Great with hush puppies and salsa.

Melon salsa with ripe cantaloupe, fresh ginger, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. A sweet-spicy no-cook fruit salsa for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Homemade Sri Lankan curry powder blends dry-roasted coriander, cumin, fennel, fenugreek, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves with curry leaves and cayenne. Stores for months in an airtight jar.

Smoky grilled chicken thighs served sliced on warm flour tortillas with fresh tomato salsa and avocado relish. A simple, wood-fired Mexican-inspired dinner for 8.

Baked eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil into a smooth vegan pate. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and cayenne, served cold with pita bread.

Mashed winter squash roasted until tender, then beaten fluffy with margarine and dusted with cinnamon. A simple, low-fat diabetic-friendly side dish for fall and winter dinners.

Prune coconut bars with a soft prune-orange filling between a crunchy oat, whole wheat, and coconut crust. No refined sugar, no eggs, and naturally sweet.

Grape starter for sourdough bread uses wild yeast from red grape skins to build a tangy, fruity base with just flour and water. A 6-day fermentation process creates a living starter you can maintain for months.

Greek lamb souvlaki with leg of lamb, sweetbreads, and kidneys marinated in olive oil, lemon, wine, and herbs, then grilled on skewers with bay leaves and vegetables. An authentic taverna-style feast.

Glazed pork loin roast with orange marmalade, mustard, and thyme, studded with garlic and cooked in a bag. Juicy and simple with a sweet-savory crust.

Homemade turkey gravy from pan drippings and giblet broth, thickened with flour and loaded with chopped giblets. The essential Thanksgiving gravy recipe.

Salt-baked whole chicken encased in a thick kosher salt crust with lemon and thyme. The salt seals in moisture for incredibly juicy meat without over-seasoning.

Fried green tomatoes over angel hair pasta with garlic-infused olive oil, Parmesan, and crispy breadcrumbs. A Southern-Italian fusion main that turns unripe garden tomatoes into a proper dinner.