624 tangy recipes

Creamy cucumber dressing with garlic, chives, parsley, light mayo, and yogurt. A cool, tangy salad dressing that doubles as a dip for vegetables.

Low-and-slow smoked beef brisket with pecan wood, wrapped and basted with tangy BBQ sauce. Texas pitmaster technique, backyard results.

Lightly spiced bars made with apricot nectar and dried apricots, finished with a tangy apricot glaze for double the fruit flavor.

Fluffy vanilla meringue tops a tangy lemon-spiked applesauce custard for a light, elegant dessert that's equally good hot or cold.

Harvard beets in a sweet and tangy cornstarch glaze made in the microwave. Five ingredients, ready in minutes using canned beets. A classic New England side dish.

Hawaiian baked chicken with pineapple chunks, soy sauce, green pepper, and onion in a sweet-savory glaze. Flour-dredged and browned first, then baked in a tangy pineapple sauce.

Fresh melon and grape salad with cantaloupe, watermelon, and green grapes tossed in a honey-lime-Dijon dressing. A sweet-tangy summer fruit salad with a savory twist.

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.

Buttermilk ranch dressing whisks together tangy buttermilk, light mayo, white wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs for a homemade ranch that beats anything bottled. Five minutes, no special equipment.

Dahi vada made with urad and moong dal, deep-fried into golden fritters, soaked in water, then served in spiced yogurt. A classic Indian appetizer with creamy, tangy contrast.

Orange honey marinade with fresh OJ, honey, vinegar, and orange zest. Four ingredients, no cooking. A citrusy, sweet-tangy marinade built for grilled chicken and barbecue.

Brunswick Stew with Chicken and Beef: a tangy Southern stew with shredded chicken, ground beef, tomato juice, onion, and a vinegar kick. Slow-simmered until thick and rich.

Steamed cabbage with a tangy caraway vinegar sauce, red bell pepper, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A low-calorie, diabetic-friendly vegetarian side dish.

Party lemon bisque is a vintage no-bake chilled dessert: lemon gelatin and partially-frozen sweetened condensed milk whipped into a cloud-light mousse over graham cracker crumbs. Tangy, sweet, and built for a crowd.

Smoked haddock potato pie with a fluffy mash topping, flaked fish, and tangy fromage frais in place of butter. Grilled until the cheese turns golden and crunchy on top. A lighter take on classic fish pie.

Boneless chicken breasts grilled with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce sharpened with horseradish, cider vinegar, and brown sugar. A quick-fire weeknight grill recipe with bold, glossy glaze.