Recipes with salt

Mediterranean mushrooms simmered in a garlicky tomato and olive oil broth with lemon juice, bay leaf, and fresh parsley. A low-calorie vegetarian side dish or appetizer bursting with bright, clean flavors.

Rich fudge cake with unsweetened chocolate and brown sugar, topped with a thick milk chocolate and semisweet frosting. A serious chocolate lover's layer cake.

Homemade potato gnocchi with tomato-porcini sauce, shaped with a fork and served with butter and Parmesan. A classic Italian technique for pillowy hand-rolled dumplings.

Mexican quiche baked in crispy tostada shells with Swiss cheese, crumbled bacon, green chiles, and a half-and-half custard. Mini quiches with a cayenne kick for an unusual brunch presentation.

Chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust, melted sweet chocolate swirled into the cream cheese filling, and garnished with cookie crumbs and fresh mint.

Creamy carrot cheddar soup uses canned cream of cheddar, chicken broth, milk, and a quick roux for a 30-minute weeknight bowl. Sweet carrot, savory cheese, paprika, and Worcestershire give it depth.

Dry-fried shrimp with fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, and Chinese rice wine in a hot wok. A fast, saucy stir-fry that goes from raw to plate in under 5 minutes.

Easy salsa verde with canned tomatillos, fresh cilantro, serrano chiles, onion, and garlic. Seven ingredients, no cooking, ready in 20 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free, naturally low-calorie.

Chile rubbed shrimp pizza Vera Cruz style with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and a zesty Texas gremolata of lime zest, garlic, and cilantro. Bold Tex-Mex meets pizza night.

New England clam chowder, home-style: minced clams, potato, milk, butter and crisp bacon over a sauteed onion base. A simple, no-cream version that's pantry-friendly and ready fast.

Pete's white pizza skips the red sauce for a basil-pine nut pesto base topped with wine-balsamic sun-dried tomatoes, sweet roasted garlic, pine nuts, and melty Fontina, on a homemade cornmeal crust.

Apple praline pie with Granny Smith apples in a double crust, topped with a bubbly brown sugar, butter, and pecan praline glaze poured over the baked pie. Two desserts in one.

Skillet-browned boneless chicken finished in a microwave casserole under a fruit pie filling, white wine, lime juice and warm spice sauce. Sweet, tangy and spiced, served over noodles or rice.

Silky cream of greens soup made with fresh spinach, watercress, and lettuce blended with potatoes and heavy cream. A vibrant green soup with nutmeg and white pepper.

Chinese egg drop soup with shredded pork, dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and silky egg ribbons in a cornstarch-thickened stock. A hearty homemade version beyond basic takeout.

Spiced rhubarb-strawberry pie with a hint of pumpkin pie spice setting it apart from standard versions. Lattice-topped and baked hot for bubbling juice and golden crust. A spring classic with autumn warmth.