8,765 salty recipes

Cold stuffed tomatoes filled with crunchy diced cucumber, cabbage, peppers, and celery, topped with curry-spiked mayo. A retro summer salad-stuffed appetizer that pre-makes for parties.

Vegetarian fresh corn tamales: masa harina dough stuffed with sautéed bell peppers and corn, wrapped in soaked husks, and steamed until tender. Served with a chunky avocado-tomatillo salsa for a lighter Mexican classic.

Plantains simmered in coconut milk with curry powder, cinnamon, and cloves. A simple African and Indian-inspired side dish where the plantains absorb the spiced coconut sauce as they soften.

Low-calorie Irish-style brown scones bake whole wheat flour, oats, and buttermilk into a no-fat round, sliced into wedges. Soft, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in cilantro and serrano chile, served with a buttery cucumber-white wine beurre blanc for a cool-meets-heat backyard dinner.

Roast caribou marinated overnight in vinegar and garlic, browned in a skillet, then roasted low and slow with a mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire paste.

Homemade refried beans with cheese made from pinto beans mashed with sauteed onion, garlic, and chili powder. Topped with melted cheddar for a creamy, flavorful Mexican side dish.

Insalata verde e rossa, an Italian red and green salad with dandelion leaves, watercress, and radishes in olive oil and red wine vinegar. A bitter greens salad with peppery bite.

Grilled okra salad with charred pods tossed with tomato, onion and white wine vinegar. Simple Southern-style summer salad ready in 15 minutes.

Greek-style lemon roast potatoes baked low and slow in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano until fork-tender with golden, caramelized edges. Vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.

Frijoles de olla are traditional Mexican pot-cooked beans simmered slowly with onion, lard, and epazote. Soupy, soulful, and the foundation of countless Mexican meals from refried beans to soups.

Homemade long-grain and wild rice mix with brown rice, wild rice, thyme, and parsley. A DIY pantry staple that beats the boxed stuff and stores beautifully in an airtight container.

Gujarati tomato kasundi with mustard seeds, garlic, turmeric, and cayenne, simmered sharp and hot. Indian relish for rice, dosas, or slathered on a cheese sandwich.

Kuba, a traditional Eastern European barley and mushroom casserole with dried mushrooms, butter, garlic, and marjoram. A hearty, earthy side dish for holiday meals and special occasions.

Polish pork chops in a sour cream and tomato sauce with dill pickle and dry sherry. A tangy, Eastern European-inspired skillet dinner that's comfort food with a sharp, savory twist.

Basic Southern Italian tomato sauce with Roma tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and parsley. Ready in 30 minutes, this classic pomodoro base is vegan, naturally gluten-free, and endlessly versatile.