9,199 lowfat recipes

Sticky monster beef ribs marinated overnight, hickory-smoked low over a beef broth drip pan, then basted with mesquite BBQ sauce until the bark turns glossy black. Backyard beef ribs done right.

Santa Maria salsa is the no-cook California barbecue staple: chopped canned tomatoes, celery, onion, and green pepper sharpened with horseradish, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Pour, chill, serve.

Grandma's New England pickles: whole cucumbers pickled in a vinegar, salt, sugar, and dry mustard brine for 30 days. Tangy, addictive, old-school homemade pickles with a bite.

Garlic potato and garbanzo pizza: thin-crust homemade pizza with a Dijon mustard base, sliced potatoes, smashed chickpeas, browned garlic, and red pepper flakes. Vegan-friendly, no tomato sauce required.

Slow-simmered dried beans with sausage, whole garlic cloves, and jalapeños. A classic Southern-style bean pot that cooks low for hours into a smoky, spicy one-pot main dish.

Angel food sheet cake topped with fresh peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and oranges, brushed with a citrus-orange glaze. A light, pretty summer dessert using a boxed cake mix shortcut.

Persian lamb soup simmered with dried fruits (prunes, apricots, peaches), turmeric-browned onions, and a sweet-sour balance of brown sugar and citrus for comforting depth.

Habichuelas guisadas: Puerto Rican stewed beans with potatoes, sofrito, sazón, and tomato sauce served over white rice. A quick, soul-warming one-pot meal ready in 25 minutes.

Grilled black bean pizza swaps tomato sauce for a smoky black bean spread, then piles on Monterey Jack, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, and pickled jalapeños. A Southwest take on grilled summer pizza.

Smoky chipotle salsa simmered with roma tomatoes and garlic, then pureed smooth for a deep, fiery table sauce. A bold make-ahead salsa that keeps for days and freezes well.

Sweet and spicy grilled chuck steaks brushed with a salsa, ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard sauce during the last 5 minutes on the coals. A 4-ingredient glaze.

Southern-style curried sweet potatoes: tender sweet potatoes with Madras curry, plump apricots, and raisins. A warmly spiced side dish that bridges Southern and Indian cooking.

Savory gazpacho with 8 fresh tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, jalapenos, and red onion pulsed and chilled in a lime-spiked tomato juice broth. No cooking, all flavor.

Pork chops and twice-baked yams share one pan, both perfumed with orange juice. A paprika-garlic rub on the chops, and yam shells stuffed with apple, onion and celery for a sweet-savory dinner.

Venison chuck roast cooked low and slow in an oven bag with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and a smoky sauce of liquid smoke, Worcestershire, and soy. Set it and forget it for 3.5 hours.

Homemade dog treats made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, bacon drippings, and beef stock. Crunchy, wholesome biscuits your pup will go wild for. Makes 30 cookies with just 10 minutes of prep.