9,199 lowfat recipes

No-bake caramel crispy treats made with chow mein noodles, marshmallows, and a peanut butter caramel drizzle. Crunchy, chewy, and done in 30 minutes. Makes 24.

Traditional Southern Hoppin' John with dried black-eyed peas, rice, ham, and cayenne. A one-pot New Year's Day staple believed to bring good luck.

South Indian sambhar made with toor dal, tamarind, coconut, and a ground spice paste of channa dal, dhania seeds, and dried red chiles. A tangy, protein-rich lentil stew for rice or dosa.

Pan-seared salmon steaks topped with crispy ginger and green onion matchsticks, served over peppery arugula with a sherry-soy pan sauce. Date-night dinner for two in under 30 minutes.

Chilled Bloody Mary soup with sauteed vegetables, tomato juice, Tabasco, and Worcestershire, served with a shot of ice-cold vodka at the table. A crowd-size cocktail in a bowl.

Five-bean salad with green, navy, lima, garbanzo, and kidney beans tossed with bell pepper, celery, and onion in a sweet-tangy vinegar marinade. The make-ahead potluck classic, vegan friendly.

Blackened Cajun prime rib: a 10-pound roast seasoned with pepper, garlic, and onion, roasted, chilled, then sliced into steaks and seared in a white-hot cast iron skillet until charred and crusty.

Homemade boiled and baked bagels with a chewy crust and dense crumb. Shaped by hand, simmered in sugar water, and finished with sesame, poppy, or caraway seeds.

Vegetarian chili with TVP (textured vegetable protein), pinto beans, and fresh chili peppers. Oil-free cooking, ready in 40 minutes. Plant-based protein that satisfies.

Homemade dried fig jam spiked with dark rum and ground cardamom. Rehydrated figs simmered with lemon and sugar produce a thick, honey-colored preserve that's canning-ready and irresistible on warm toast.

Yogurt-based mustard dill sauce with Dijon, dried dill, onion powder, and a touch of honey. A 5-minute condiment for salmon, vegetables, or roasted potatoes.

A loaded BLT sandwich with a Southwestern spin, featuring crispy turkey bacon, peppery arugula, sharp cheddar, creamy avocado, and a zesty mayo-salsa spread on toasted Italian bread. Ready in 10 minutes.

Fresh watermelon balls drizzled with a blended citrus mascarpone sauce made from orange, lemon, and grapefruit juices. A light, elegant summer dessert with no cooking required.

Crispy, golden Indian potato bondas made with a genius shortcut: instant mashed potatoes! Spiced with mustard seeds, turmeric, ginger, and green chilies, then dipped in gram flour batter and fried until irresistibly crunchy.

Yeast dough rolled paper-thin and sprinkled with sesame seeds bakes into crispy Armenian cracker bread that stays fresh for weeks.

Pineapple sweet potatoes mashed with pineapple tidbits and their syrup for a naturally sweet, tropical side dish. Diabetic-friendly with no added sugar, just five simple ingredients.