Recipes with salt

These delicious almond cookies are the perfect treat to have when enjoying a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Classic British Bakewell tart with homemade shortcrust pastry, a layer of strawberry jam, and a rich ground almond filling baked until deep golden. A teatime essential from Derbyshire.

Try this exotic salad that will satisfy both your hunger and tastebuds!

Hot dog stew with hunks of potato, onion, and bell pepper in a roux-thickened broth. A frugal one-pot supper from the pantry, ready in under an hour.

Baked flounder fillets smothered in cream of shrimp soup with Worcestershire, sherry, and a dash of hot sauce. A simple weeknight fish dinner with just 5 pantry-friendly ingredients.

Cheese-topped beef and potato bake layers seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, and tomato sauce with thinly sliced potatoes, then finishes under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A budget-friendly hands-off casserole.

Bigos, Poland's legendary hunter's stew: sauerkraut and cabbage simmered with roast pork, beef, ham, sausage, dried mushrooms, prunes, and red wine. Tastes even better reheated the next day.

Mango sour cream pie: a silky, tropical custard of pureed ripe mango and tangy sour cream, brightened with lime and set in a crisp baked crust. A make-ahead summer pie where sour cream balances the sweet mango.

Empanadas are Brazil's national appetizer, tiny pies filled with chicken olives, and peas.

Homemade Chinese shrimp and pork wontons with ginger, sesame oil, water chestnuts, and green onions. Freeze-friendly dumplings that are worth every minute of the folding. Boil or add to soup.

Easy to make meatloaf, without using a pan. Can be done in a dorm hall kitchen.

Sherry-marinated chicken breasts baked until juicy, then topped with a sweet-tangy red onion marmalade made with red wine, vinegar, and honey. Low-fat, elegant, and bursting with caramelized flavor.

A vibrant Moroccan-style salad of grilled and skinned bell peppers, fresh tomatoes, and Spanish onion dressed in a simple garlic, olive oil, and vinegar vinaigrette. Served chilled for a refreshing side dish or starter.

Peanut butter and banana bread machine loaf folds ripe banana and creamy peanut butter into a soft yeast bread with whole wheat backbone. A sandwich loaf that tastes like the Elvis classic in slice form.

Beef souvlaki kebabs marinate cubed beef or lamb in lemon, olive oil, garlic, and oregano overnight, then grill on skewers with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Classic Greek street-food at home.

Pork tenderloin marinated 24 hours in bourbon, honey, fresh ginger, and sage, then smoke-roasted over fruitwood coals. Sticky, smoky, and fork-tender.

Sage and onion turkey burgers seasoned with thyme and savory, grilled until juicy, and topped with a tangy cranberry orange ketchup. A Thanksgiving-inspired burger for any night.

Ranchera sauce made from scratch with a roux-thickened tomato base, cumin, garlic, and fresh vegetables. A versatile Mexican sauce for rice, enchiladas, and huevos rancheros.

Amazing Chicken Parmesan with White Wine Sauce recipe

Jalapeno cream cheese stuffed chicken breast wraps pounded chicken around a smooth, spicy jalapeno-and-herb cream cheese filling, then bakes it blanketed in more of the same. A jalapeno-popper twist on chicken.

Curried Mustard Greens & Garbanzo Beans with Sweet Potatoes recipe

Fat-free carrot cake made with yogurt, egg substitute, and wheat germ instead of oil and eggs. Topped with a light cream cheese frosting spiked with almond extract and lemon.

Classic pound cake made from scratch with butter, shortening, and 7-Up for tender crumb: baked 90 minutes in a bundt pan with vanilla and lemon extract for subtle citrus sweetness.

Edinburgh tearoom scones served with homemade lemon curd. Tender currant scones in the classic Scottish tradition, paired with thick, tangy lemon curd that keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Traditional Ukrainian fermented beet juice made with just beets, salt, water, and a slice of sourdough bread. Tangy, earthy, and ruby-red after one to two weeks of natural fermentation.

Orange Walnut Rum Cake with Grand Marnier Icing recipe

Iowa Thunder and Lightning Salad is a Midwest marinated vegetable salad with cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers in a sweet vinegar and honey dressing. Chills for 2 days for bold flavor.

Vit Tiem Mia is a traditional Vietnamese braised duck wrapped in sugar cane, stuffed with peanuts, chestnuts, ginkgo nuts, and lotus seeds, simmered in coconut water until fork-tender.

Treat your guests tonight with this succulent chicken dish that will have them licking their lips after every forkful!

Lemon sage red snapper bakes mild fillets with butter, scallions, and crumbled sage in chicken broth, basted with pan juices for a delicate herb-and-citrus finish in 12 minutes.

Slow cooker pork chops in a tangy mustard-vinegar sauce with fruit cocktail, dill, and a cornstarch-thickened fruit glaze. A sweet-savory crockpot dinner that cooks hands-off for 4 to 6 hours.

Hungarian peasant soup with chicken, turkey legs, and stewing beef simmered with kohlrabi, parsley root, leeks, and whole peppercorns. A two-course meal from one pot.

Cranberry catsup simmers fresh cranberries with onion, vinegar, and warm spices into a tangy crimson condiment. A holiday alternative to traditional ketchup, perfect with turkey or pork.

Make sure to sit by the fireplace when enjoying this decadent cake that goes great with a cup hot chocolate.

A delicious Christmas bread made with almonds, cream cheese, golden raisins and brandy.

Cwikla is a traditional Polish pickled beet relish with horseradish, cloves, and vinegar. A staple on the Easter and Christmas table.

Louisiana hunting camp chili with cubed alligator meat, pinto beans, and bold Southwestern spices. Unique game meat chili traditionally served over spaghetti.

Italian garlic pepper bread baked in the bread machine with Parmesan, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. A savory, cheesy loaf that slices beautifully for sandwiches or soup nights.

Szechuan cashew chicken with velveted chicken breast, wok-toasted cashews, bell pepper, and bamboo shoots in a glossy hoisin-chili sauce. Better than takeout and on the table in 40 minutes.

Rustic French potage with bacon, cabbage, root vegetables, and beans simmered for 2 hours. The kind of peasant soup that feeds a crowd for pennies and tastes better the next day.

Indian-style beef kofta steamed until tender, then baked in a spiced cream sauce with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and mango powder. Includes a lighter spinach sauce variation.

Club cheesecake with a zwieback crumb crust and cottage cheese filling brightened with lemon zest and folded egg whites. An old-school, lighter cheesecake with a German-style base.

Chicken breasts baked with marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and rosemary in a creamy broth sauce. Served over noodles for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Nantucket donuts: classic New England cake donuts with cinnamon and nutmeg in the batter, fried golden and tumbled in a bag of cinnamon sugar. Old-fashioned donut shop nostalgia.

Pan-seared chicken breast topped with thin prosciutto and melted fontina cheese in a buttery broth sauce. A classic Northern Italian dish from the Aosta Valley, ready in 40 minutes.

Baked macaroni and cheese with a cheddar cream sauce, sauteed onion, sour cream and a Worcestershire kick, topped with seasoned bread crumbs. A homestyle mac and cheese ready in an hour.

This beef stew recipe is from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. It cooks up in about half an hour and is surprisingly rich in flavor given its short cooking time.

Soft tofu wok-tossed with Szechuan hot bean paste, chili oil, Szechuan peppercorn, ginger, and garlic in a glossy, numbing sauce. Vegetarian mapo tofu at home in 40 minutes.