2,626 bitter recipes

A proper wholemeal quiche bursting with sweet red and yellow peppers, sharp cheddar, and a scattering of edible pansies. Rustic, colourful, and brilliant hot or cold.

A bread machine cornmeal loaf seasoned with sage, celery seed, and poultry seasoning, then cubed and turned into a savory turkey stuffing with walnuts. Bake the bread, make the stuffing, stuff your bird.

Khoresht-e Fesenjan: chicken or lamb simmered in a rich, dark walnut and pomegranate sauce with saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A beloved Persian stew served with rice.

Creamy Cajun fettuccine with shrimp, smoked sausage, carrots, and zucchini tossed in a Parmesan half-and-half sauce. A one-skillet weeknight pasta ready in 40 minutes.

Pork, ham, and shrimp jambalaya is a Louisiana-Creole rice dish layering sausage, cubed ham, and shrimp in a tomato-thyme broth. Three-protein one-pot meal with deep Southern roots.

Light chocolate chiffon cake made with egg substitute and sugar substitute for fewer calories. Fluffy whipped egg whites create airy texture without oil or butter.

Fluffy omelets stuffed with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and melted Monterey Jack, topped with fresh tomato jalapeno salsa. A loaded brunch for two in minutes.

Cajun lamb curry blends Louisiana heat with Indian spice. Coconut cream, cayenne, jalapeno, ripe banana, and toasted pecans build a sweet-hot curry served over rice.

Classic creamy succotash made in the microwave with buttery lima beans, sweet corn, pimentos, and half-and-half. A quick, no-fuss American side dish ready in 25 minutes.

Bread machine beer cheese bread with American cheese melted into beer and Monterey Jack cubes folded through. Push the start button and walk away. Beer-yeast bread with hidden pockets of melted cheese.

Creamy microwave fudge made with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and evaporated milk. Cooked to soft-ball stage in the microwave for a smooth, rich homemade candy.

Pasta with crab sauce: sweet crab meat folded into a light tomato and white wine sauce with shallot and celery, tossed over hot pasta. An elegant seafood pasta that comes together in about half an hour.

Chocolate cake truffles made from crumbled devil's food cake mixed with cocoa butter, hazelnuts, and Baileys, then dipped in semi-sweet chocolate. Rich, boozy, and no-bake to assemble.

Mrs. Fields $250 cookie recipe with ground oatmeal, double chocolate (chips and grated bar), two cups of butter, and chopped nuts. Makes 8 dozen legendary cookies.

Make this scrumptious bread made with figs and walnuts that's perfect for breakfast.

Microwave amaretto cheesecake with almond crust and fresh raspberry sauce. Quick, creamy dessert without heating up the oven.