1,160 plain recipes

Fruit soups provide a nice way to cool off and only take about 10 minutes to prepare. Fruit soups can play the role of appetizer or dessert.

Frosty vanilla ice cream blended with fresh orange juice and a splash of orange liqueur for a grown-up take on the nostalgic creamsicle.

Chinese chicken salad with shredded roast chicken, bean sprouts, cucumber, and carrots in a sesame-tahini dressing with soy sauce, garlic, and rice wine. Crisp, nutty, and satisfying.

Koloketes: traditional Cypriot pumpkin hand pies with bulgur, onion, and warm cinnamon in a crisp olive oil pastry. Authentic Greek Cypriot mezze or snack.

Herbed potato salad with red-skinned potatoes, Dijon mustard, yogurt-mayo dressing, and plenty of scallion, dill, and parsley. A lighter picnic side that skips the heavy gloppy stuff.

Homemade Cajun chicken nuggets coated in onion soup mix, breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, and thyme. Pan-fried or microwaved. Makes about 5 dozen bite-sized pieces for a crowd.

Traditional Swabian meat dumplings made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and parsley, simmered gently in salted water. Serve in hot beef broth for a cozy German soup.

Banana walnut Bundt cake with whole wheat flour and a bright orange glaze, made in the microwave. A tropical holiday showstopper that comes together in under 35 minutes.

Whole wheat coffee cake with fresh fruit, lemon, yogurt, and a cinnamon-brown sugar crumble topping. Made with egg whites and nonfat yogurt, this lighter brunch cake serves 16.

Roast beef pita sandwiches stuffed with a tangy yogurt-dill-mustard sauce, bell pepper, and alfalfa sprouts. A light, no-cook lunch that comes together in 15 minutes with lean deli beef.

Koorma vegetable curry with potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, and green beans in a spiced tomato sauce finished with yogurt. A mild, creamy Indian-style vegetarian curry.

Low-fat marbled pumpkin cheesecake swirls spiced pumpkin into a creamy vanilla filling over a gingersnap crust. Pureed cottage cheese keeps it light while a water bath gives a silky, crack-free top.

Crusty no-knead Dutch oven bread loaded with cornmeal, corn grits, millet, and whole wheat. An overnight rise builds deep flavor and a crackling, golden crust.

Savory vegetarian tart with sautéed mushrooms, broccoli, and three cheeses in a tofu-cream filling. A hearty meatless main that slices like a dream.

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Crispy, spiced sweet potato waffles made with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and soy milk, topped with a warm homemade blueberry syrup. A wholesome brunch that feels indulgent.