3,492 bitter recipes

Mexican corn casserole kicked up with jalapeños and red bell peppers in a cornmeal-buttermilk base loaded with cheddar cheese. Bakes into a moist, spicy side dish that feeds a crowd.

A from-scratch chocolate layer cake made with cocoa, buttermilk, cake flour, and both white and brown sugar. Creamed butter method for a velvety, tender crumb. Frost with your favorite icing.

Hot rough tomato soup simmered with fresh tomatoes, ghee, dried red chiles, whole cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves. An Indian-spiced, chunky vegetarian soup with real heat.

Pomona apple pie made with shredded tart apples, brown sugar, walnuts, and honey, topped with a buttery walnut crumble. A unique twist on classic apple pie with thicker, jammier filling.

Two whole chickens simmered with leeks, carrots, celery, and fresh thyme yield a crystal-clear broth and tender diced meat. A from-scratch chicken soup that's worth every minute of the 2.5-hour simmer.

It is an excellent choice for February parties or for any occasion where a deluxe cake is desired.

Make your own delicious sweet potato pie that your children will remember for years to come!

Lemon curd coffee cake made from a buttery yeast dough rolled with tangy lemon curd filling, sliced into swirls, and baked with a walnut topping. A stunning brunch centerpiece.

Wild and brown rice pilaf with a full pound of fresh mushrooms, thyme, parsley, and optional pecans, simmered in chicken broth. A nutty, earthy side dish for holiday tables.

Fresh ripe tomatoes stewed with scallions, green pepper, dill, and basil, thickened with cornmeal and enriched with sunflower seed butter. Diabetic-friendly and naturally vegan.

Linzertorte fingers with a buttery ground almond pastry layered with raspberry jam and topped with sliced almonds. An Austrian-inspired bar cookie for elegant holiday baking.

Shrimp curry simmered in a butter-based sauce with chopped apple, tomatoes, ginger, and curry powder. A mild, fruity curry served over rice or stuffed into warm rotis.

Garlic bubble loaf made from soft yeast dough balls dipped in garlic-paprika butter, layered in a loaf pan, and topped with sesame seeds. Pull-apart and golden.

Penuche topped cake with a brown sugar, butter, and nut streusel baked right on a vanilla sheet cake. Served warm with whipped cream for a caramelized, crunchy finish.

Chewy brown sugar brownies loaded with grated carrots, chopped raisins, and a walnut topping. Not your typical brownie, but the 4.8-star rating speaks for itself.

Mocha layer cake built with cake flour, cocoa, and strong brewed coffee, sandwiched with sweetened whipped cream folded with dates and nuts. A vintage two-layer dessert dusted with powdered sugar.