500 sclice recipes

Salmon steamed in parchment paper with a teriyaki-orange marinade, green onions, and fresh orange slices. An elegant en papillote method that keeps the fish moist with easy cleanup.

Scandinavian beet salad with sliced boiled beets marinated in a caraway-infused vinegar dressing. A traditional Nordic side dish that needs 8 hours to absorb the sweet-tangy flavors.

Turkish-style sauteed eggplant with a garlicky tomato sauce finished with vinegar. Salted and drained for silky, golden slices. Served warm or at room temperature.

This is a sweet/tart accompaniment to mild main dishes, or a not-too-sweet dessert with slices of pound cake.

A simple and tantalizing dish that is easy to make in your crockpot. Tastes amazing with a slice of toasted bread.

Puff pastry rolled with pressed-dry spinach, sautéed mushrooms, and nutty Gruyere, sliced into golden pinwheels for elegant 30-minute appetizers.

Lite cheesecake with raspberry sauce uses nonfat cream cheese and 2% cottage cheese for a silky, tangy slice without the guilt. Topped with bright homemade raspberry sauce.

Old-fashioned squirrel pot pie with tender wild game, sliced potatoes, and handmade dough squares simmered in rich broth. A hearty Appalachian tradition that turns a day's hunt into a soul-warming supper.

Pecan cheese crisps made with sharp cheddar, dry mustard, and cayenne. A slice-and-bake savory cracker that makes 84 crispy, cheese-packed rounds.

Homemade apple pie filling for freezing or canning combines sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a clear cornstarch syrup. Make-ahead pantry filling for instant pies all year.

Texas-style beef fajitas with skirt steak marinated overnight in red wine and Worcestershire sauce, grilled hot and sliced thin. Served in warm flour tortillas with salsa.

Old-fashioned raspberry pie with a double crust, thickened with instant tapioca and brightened by almond extract and lemon juice. A bakery-style summer pie that slices clean.

Low-fat scalloped potatoes with just five ingredients, no cream or cheese. Thinly sliced potatoes and onions bake in milk until tender, while the potato starch thickens it into a creamy sauce.

Kuemmelkartoffel, a traditional German caraway potato side dish. Boiled potato slices tossed with caraway seeds and finished with melted butter for earthy, aromatic flavor.

Quick pickled beets in a sweet-sour vinegar brine with sliced onion and a kick of black pepper. Made with canned beets and ready overnight, no canning equipment required.

Three-ingredient peach conserve made with fresh peaches, sugar, and thinly sliced lemon simmered until thick and glossy. No pectin needed, just patience and ripe fruit for a pure, bright preserve.