624 tangy recipes

Mock guacamole made with steamed asparagus and picante sauce instead of avocado. A low-fat, avocado-free dip with the same creamy green look and tangy flavor.

Shrimp tossed in a tangy Creole sauce with tomato puree, Worcestershire, hot sauce, mustard, and a hit of orange juice. Light, bold, and ready in 35 minutes.

A sweet pepper jelly made from ground bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, and fruit pectin. Bright, tangy, and spreadable, this Swiss-style relish is a canning pantry staple.

Crunchy marinated vegetable salad with corn, green beans, peas, bean sprouts, and water chestnuts in a tangy hot vinegar-dill dressing. Make-ahead Southern-style potluck favorite.

Elegant layered vegetable terrine wrapped in savoy cabbage with asparagus, red peppers, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, carrots, and artichoke hearts. Served cold with a tangy tomato-buttermilk sauce.

Chocolate angel food cake hollowed out and filled with orange sherbet. A frozen dessert that pairs airy cocoa sponge with tangy citrus ice. Fat-free cake, too.

Southern-style chopped barbecue pork shoulder rubbed with crushed red pepper, slow-roasted with vinegar, and tossed in tangy barbecue sauce. Fall-apart tender with serious kick.

Cranberry-ginger relish cooked with fresh ginger and orange juice into a thick, tangy condiment. Make it up to a month ahead for Thanksgiving or holiday dinners.

Two-ingredient honey Dijon glaze for chicken made with equal parts honey and Dijon mustard. Sweet, tangy, and ready in 5 minutes for grilling, baking, or broiling.

Sauerbraten pot roast marinated 4-10 days in malt vinegar and horseradish, then slow-braised with onions. A traditional German sour roast with tangy, fork-tender beef.

Easy BBQ chicken simmered in a skillet with just ketchup and cola. Covered to cook, uncovered to reduce into a sticky, sweet-tangy glaze. Four ingredients total.

Memphis-style rib basting sauce built on red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire with a kick of hot pepper. Tangy, thin, and made for long smokes.

Cucumber yogurt sauce with shredded cucumber, dill, scallions, and a splash of vinegar. A cool, tangy tzatziki-style dip that pairs with grilled meats, pita, or appetizers.

Raisin cranberry relish with Granny Smith apples, golden raisins, dried apricots, and lemon zest, simmered with cinnamon. A fruity, tangy condiment for turkey, ham, or roast pork.

Sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce with brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice, and dry mustard. Simmers in 30 minutes and pairs with chicken, pork, or sausages.

Beer-battered fried shrimp with a sweet and tangy apricot dipping sauce. The paprika-spiced batter rests for 30 minutes to create an extra crispy, golden crust.