2,299 topping recipes

Smoky puréed black bean soup loaded with cumin, coriander, chili, and eight cloves of garlic. Finished with brandy and topped with Parmesan and fresh cilantro.

Spring artichoke hearts, tender leeks, and sweet peas simmer into light herbed soup brightened with mint, parsley, and a drizzle of Parmesan-topped olive oil.

Cinnamon-sugar baked apple slices topped with vanilla ice cream and golden meringue. A stunning twist on classic Baked Alaska that's easier than it looks.

Three-ingredient avocado banana spread blends ripe avocado, banana, and lemon juice into a silky, naturally sweet topping. Diabetic-friendly and ready in 20 minutes.

Simple banana shortcake made with toasted buckwheat banana bread topped with whipped mashed banana and a squeeze of lemon. A quick, wholesome breakfast for one.

Grilled black bean and tofu burgers with Thai-inspired flavors like ginger, garlic, and soy, topped with a tangy peanut cilantro sauce and cucumber slices.

A 3 layered family classic. A layer of peanut butter filling, then a layer of cream filling topped with meringue. Total yummo for special occasions.

Quick pasta with stir-fried mushrooms and zucchini tossed in melted white cheese and topped with Parmesan. A light, low-fat vegetarian pasta for two.

Pumpkin raisin cookies with canned pumpkin, cinnamon, and raisins, topped with a simple butter-vanilla frosting. Soft, cakey fall cookies that stay moist for days.

Rice cakes topped with reduced-fat cream cheese, mandarin oranges, kiwi, and fresh strawberries. A colorful, low-fat no-cook snack ready in 10 minutes.

Roasted red pepper and tomato soup with dried chiles, cabbage, garlic, and warm spices, pureed smooth and topped with fresh cilantro. A hearty vegetarian soup.

Sweet lassi blended with plain yogurt, ice water, lemon juice, and sugar, topped with crushed cumin seeds. A cooling Indian yogurt drink ready in minutes.

Vegan cashew whipped cream made with raw cashews, sunflower oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. A rich, dairy-free topping for desserts, fruit, and baked goods.

Graham wafer delights with a cooked date and brown sugar filling sandwiched between graham crackers. A no-bake layered dessert bar topped with chocolate icing.

Traditional Mexican pozole with slow-simmered pork loin and canned hominy in a simple garlic broth. Five ingredients, big flavor, and endlessly customizable with toppings.

Peanut butter sundae with a warm homemade honey peanut butter sauce over vanilla ice milk, topped with wheat germ. Simple, nostalgic, and lighter than fudge.