Recipes with salt

A succulent pasta salad that's perfect for a light summer dinner in the backyard.

Corn on the cob drenched in a from-scratch British barbecue sauce with malt vinegar, Worcestershire, ginger, green chili, and a splash of dry sherry. Tangy, smoky, and utterly different.

Chewy, golden homemade bagels boiled then baked to crusty perfection. Includes whole wheat, pumpernickel, onion, and seeded variations. Makes 12 bagels from scratch.

Indian gobhi samosas stuffed with grated cauliflower, peas, cumin seed, garam masala, amchoor, and asafetida, then deep-fried until golden and crisp. A spiced vegetarian snack perfect with chutney.

Greek potato salad with Kalamata olives, capers, quick-pickled onions, and fruity olive oil. A Mediterranean twist on potato salad without mayo.

Italian country-style frittata with grilled green peppers, sauteed onions, and melted Taleggio cheese. Cooked alla lacrima, soft and creamy inside with a golden exterior.

Cornmeal-coated brook trout, soaked in dark beer then dredged and pan-fried to a golden, crunchy crust. A classic streamside fry-up served with tartar sauce and a dash of hot sauce for a kick.

Fudgy brownies made with pureed tepary beans, carob powder, and honey instead of butter and sugar. Loaded with walnuts and raisins. The secret ingredient? Nobody will guess.

Herbed lentils and brown rice baked in broth with white wine, basil, oregano, and thyme, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A one-casserole vegetarian main or hearty side dish.

Sourdough bread dumplings are steamed, not boiled, so they puff into light, tangy loaves studded with toasted bread cubes. Slice and serve alongside goulash, roast pork, or any saucy braise that begs to be sopped up.

Mexican brunch tortillas folded around soft-scrambled eggs, soy patty crumbles, melty pepper jack, and topped with chopped avocado and salsa. A vegetarian handheld brunch ready in 20 minutes.

A creamy water-bath cheesecake with a walnut graham cracker crust, lemony cream cheese and cottage cheese filling, topped with fresh berries and double strawberry sauce.

Grilled steak strips meet a tangy homemade Caesar dressing with Parmesan, blue cheese, and crunchy croutons. This steak Caesar salad is a quick 40-minute main dish that turns a classic side into a full meal.

Cheesy brussels sprout souffle baked with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and a warm hit of nutmeg and cayenne. A hearty veggie-meets-meat casserole that's ready in under an hour.

Roux-thickened Creole onion soup loaded with golden onions, three cheeses, cayenne, and herbs, topped with seasoned bread cubes. French onion goes full Louisiana.

Black olive paste (pure di olive nere) blends pitted Italian or French olives with olive oil, lemon, pepper, and bread crumbs. Italian-style spread for crostini, sandwiches, and pasta. Vegan, keeps for weeks.