Low-Sodium Recipes

For a substantial appetizer, you can't go wrong with mini sandwiches. Instead of serving egg or ham salad on ordinary...

What slow cookers do for soups and stews, they’ll do for mixed nuts, too. The scent of spices is delightful,...

“This recipe won several blue ribbons at our county and Nebraska State Fairs,” writes Anna Marie Moore from Aurora, Nebraska....

"Served warm or chilled, this thick fruit soup makes an interesting first course," writes Linda Murray, Allenstown, New Hampshire. "It...

Give Joy Beck's Salt Substiture (above) a try on this quick-to-fix chicken dish from our Test Kitchen. It's sure to...

If you must be stingy with salt, you're sure to appreciate this flavor-rich bean dish. "These beans are well-received by...

This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and spicy pecan layer under the...

This is the only quiche my family cares for-and the only way I can ever get them to eat squash!...

My mother-in-law handed down this recipe from her mother. These are a special treat—even better, I think, than those at...

Chill out with this delightful ginger lemonade perfect for springtime bridal showers or hot summer days on the deck. It's...

This is one of my brother-in-law's special cookout recipes. The onions, garlic and herbs in the marinade make a tasty,...

Your family won't believe that this tasty dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. —Sue Megonigle

“I never liked salmon until my husband, Jim, created this healthy, delicious entrée,” confesses Pat Ockerman. “Now, all we have...

"Don't forget fried potatoes-they're a wonderful way to use up leftovers," reminds Judy Scholovich from our test kitchen. "Ready in...

For a fruit salad that’s delightful, we combine berries and citrus with a honey-lime dressing flecked with poppy seeds. —Carrie...

As a widow, I cook for myself much of the time and have learned to scale down recipes that I...

Broiled or grilled, this simple chicken recipe has been a favorite for years. Try it with your favorite herbs. —Rebecca...

I threw this together after an overzealous trip to the farmers market! My family loved it from the first bite....

This recipe is such a hit it's "traveled" all over the country! My mother originated the recipe in Pennsylvania...I brought...

Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with...

"Blueberries are so nutritious, low in calories and packed with vitamin C, fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. This chunky salsa is...

Brown rice, a whole grain, contains all the nutrients and essential parts of the entire grain seed. It adds almost...

From Kansas City Missouri, Pat Bremson relates, "This salsa is so good, I could just eat it with a spoon!...

Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

I make this healthy and inviting side dish whenever friends come over for a cookout. The honeyed vinaigrette lets the...

This treasured recipe reflects my Norwegian heritage. The subtle hint of cardamom is undeniably good. —Sally Nelson, Tempe, Arizona

This hearty vegetable broth soup really satisfies, and it's inexpensive as well.—Bertha McClung, Summersville, West Virginia

Rack of lamb isn't an entree you make every day. So when you do prepare it, you need a tried-and-true...

With its bright green color and shredded cheese that looks like hair, you'll think you really are eating a witch's...