973 west recipes

One-pot brown rice simmered with sundried tomatoes, cashews, fresh basil, and lemon zest. A hearty vegan rice dish packed with chunky vegetables and bright Mediterranean flavor.

Ukrainian cold fruit soup pureed with apples, pears, cherries, plums, and peaches in cinnamon-lemon broth with sweet wine and cranberry juice. A chilled summer soup bursting with orchard flavors.

Thin, crispy refrigerator spice cookies with honey, molasses, ground almonds, and a warm blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom. Egg-free, low-fat, and perfect for cookie cutters.

Lemony Rotelli with Zucchini, Cannellini Beans, & Mint recipe

Carrot wheat muffins with whole wheat flour, molasses, grated carrots, orange zest, raisins, and chopped nuts. Hearty, warmly spiced breakfast muffins with natural sweetness.

Lemon custard cake layers torn angel food cake with a fluffy lemon custard made from egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and meringue, then chills until set. A no-bake showstopper.

Rhubarb meringue pie with a from-scratch shortening crust, tangy rhubarb-orange filling cooked on the stovetop, and a golden vanilla meringue topping. Three layers, all homemade.

Salmon cucumber rounds with canned salmon, yogurt cheese, lemon zest, and tarragon piped onto crisp cucumber slices. A light, make-ahead party appetizer.

Light plum or apricot tea cake made with egg whites, orange juice, and fructose instead of butter and sugar. A lower-fat fruit loaf that stays moist for days.

Lemon chiffon pie made with a silky cooked-yolk lemon curd folded with whipped egg whites and whipped topping. A bright, cloud-light dessert that sets up in the fridge thanks to a touch of gelatin.

Pumpkin fruitcake with dried figs, raisins, walnuts, and orange zest, made with whole wheat flour. An egg-free, low-sugar holiday loaf packed with warm spices.

Enjoy this creamy and smooth cheesecake that doesn't have sugar added, but still tastes delicious.

Butter-seared pork loin with a tangy blackberry gastrique and fresh mango-mint salsa. A restaurant-quality dish with bright, fruity contrast in just 30 minutes.

Coconut macaroons packed with Mounds candy pieces, cream cheese, and almond extract get drizzled with dark chocolate for bakery-worthy cookies.

Cherry Cheesecake Tarts with Buttery Almond Pastry recipe

Nutty tahini paste blended with fresh orange juice and zest creates a uniquely flavored Middle Eastern cake studded with walnuts and golden raisins.