5,249 salty recipes

Marinated mushroom and artichoke salad with tarragon vinegar dressing, chilled 24 hours and served on greens. Italian-style cold appetizer with sharp, herbal flavor.

German red cabbage salad with a warm bacon fat, vinegar, and wine dressing poured over shredded cabbage with caraway seeds and crumbled bacon. A tangy, smoky side dish served at room temperature.

Braised red cabbage with apples, red wine, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, topped with crispy bacon. A sweet-tart German-style side dish for roast pork.

Stir-fried long beans (or green beans) with red bell pepper and nutty wild rice, finished with a touch of sugar for balance. Quick, light side dish for any main.

Cream cheese rugelach filled with cinnamon sugar, walnuts, and raisins rolled into flaky crescent pastries. A classic Jewish bakery cookie with a tender, buttery dough.

Cucumber leek sauce made from fresh juiced cucumbers, thickened with a slurry and finished with lime, white wine, dill, and a touch of butter. Light, bright, and elegant.

Savory papaya lassi blended with yogurt, ripe papaya, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. The Indian cooler that goes savory or sweet, with a sweet rose-water variation included.

Focaccia Provencale: a Southern French-style focaccia topped with tomato, basil, garlic, black olives, oregano, and olive oil. Two round loaves for sharing or dipping.

Quick Southwest skillet supper with diced chicken, zucchini, bell pepper, and salsa, all seasoned with cumin. A 30-minute one-pan weeknight dinner.

Layered Mexican dip with mashed avocado, picante sauce, black olives, sour cream, and Monterey Jack cheese. A no-cook party appetizer served with tortilla chips.

Sioux berry soup with broiled beef chuck, blackberries, and honey simmered in beef stock. A savory-sweet Native American stew with deep, rich flavor.

Light cream of mushroom soup made with fresh mushrooms, skim milk, chicken bouillon, and cornstarch. A low-fat homemade alternative to canned cream of mushroom soup.

Prawns in Chinese black bean sauce with ginger, garlic, and green pepper, stir-fried in a wok for quick weeknight takeout at home. Authentic Cantonese stir-fry with deeply savory fermented black bean paste.

Creamy avocado and crispy bacon blanket tender chicken in this 30-minute baked dish. Fresh ginger and sautéed onions bring warmth to the silky sauce. A show-stopping weeknight dinner.

Golden squash and carrot bisque: yellow summer squash, carrots, and onion puréed smooth and enriched with evaporated milk. A vibrant, make-ahead chilled soup.

Magic window cookies are sugar cookies with stained glass centers made from crushed hard candy that melts during baking. A holiday favorite for tree ornaments and gifts.