Recipes with sugar

Lusciously rich and delicious Peaches and Cream pie.

Speedy chocolate cookies made with cocoa powder and corn syrup, no chilling needed. Dip in water then granulated sugar for sparkly tops that crackle as they bake.

Sparkling pineapple punch with cinnamon-infused simple syrup, lime juice, pineapple juice, and sparkling white wine. A fizzy, crowd-sized party punch served from a punch bowl.

Easy lemon meringue pie cooks all curd ingredients together in one pot for fast, fail-proof results. Vanilla powdered-sugar meringue browns in just 8 minutes for a quick weeknight dessert.

Herbed zucchini-pea soup blends tender zucchini and shelled green peas with parsley, oregano, chervil, a touch of horseradish, and half-and-half. A chilled summer soup with a sneaky sharp finish.

Pumpkin raisin quick bread made with whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and just two tablespoons of sugar. A lightly sweet, lower-sugar loaf with a tender crumb from pumpkin puree.

Rosemary scones with fresh herbs, plump raisins, and a crackly sugar-crusted top. The piney rosemary plays beautifully against sweet currants and rich cream for a tearoom-worthy bake.

Shrimp egg foo young: fluffy Chinese egg patties packed with shrimp, bean sprouts and mushrooms, pan-fried golden and smothered in a savory soy gravy. The takeout classic, made at home.

Three-ingredient chocolate crumb pie shell made with cookie crumbs, butter, and a touch of sugar. Bakes in just 8 minutes for any no-bake or cream pie filling.

Fresh salsa fresca with tomatoes, tomato juice, jalapeno, serrano chile, cilantro, and garlic. A double-heat Mexican salsa that needs 2 hours to chill for the flavors to meld.

Cheddar fruit drop cookies with sharp cheddar cheese, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries. A sweet-savory cookie that balances tangy cheese with tropical fruit in every bite.

Cinnamon-topped mini muffins spiced with nutmeg and allspice, brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar while warm. Donut-style muffin bites in 30 minutes.

Easy one-bowl apple brunch cake with cinnamon, brown sugar, and loads of diced apples stirred right into the batter. A dense, moist cake that comes together with minimal effort and no mixer needed.

Chocolate Chunk, Walnut, and Raisin Cookies recipe

Crunchy drop cookies loaded with crushed corn cereal and raisins or chocolate chips. Brown sugar keeps them chewy inside with crisp golden edges.

Pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with rolled oats, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, and semisweet chocolate chips. Soft, cake-like fall cookies. Yields 48.

Pumpkin pie cake layers a creamy pumpkin pie filling under a buttery yellow cake mix streusel topping with chopped nuts. Easier than pie, deeper than cake. Thanksgiving dessert that feeds a crowd.

Old-fashioned spiced peaches preserved whole in a brown sugar and vinegar syrup with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. A Pennsylvania Dutch canning tradition.

Potato cream filling whips mashed potato with butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and citrus zests for an unexpectedly silky pastry filling. The Polish-style heritage use for leftover spuds.

Pineapple banana ice cream made with evaporated milk, crushed pineapple, and ripe bananas in an ice cream maker. A lighter, tropical frozen dessert with minimal added sugar.

German-style Westphalian cheesecake with cottage cheese, cream cheese, and whipped egg whites for a light, airy texture. Golden-topped and cooled slowly to prevent cracking.

Classic double-crust blackberry pie with a flaky shortening crust and simple sugar-flour filling. No frills, just four cups of berries baked golden in a homemade shell.

Coca-Cola Cake with Buttermilk and Baked-In Marshmallows recipe

Fruit and chocolate dream squares with a buttery shortbread crust, raspberry jam, milk chocolate chips, and a pecan streusel topping. Layered bar cookies baked until golden and crumbly.

Whipped orange cream cheese spread with fresh orange juice, zest, and powdered sugar. A bright, citrusy topping for bagels, toast, or muffins made in 5 minutes.

Grune Bohnen mit Birnen: a traditional German side dish of runner beans and sliced pears tossed in butter with sugar and vinegar. Sweet, tangy, and simple.

Card gingerbread cookies shaped into playing-card rectangles and scored with lines, made with molasses, brown sugar, ginger, and cinnamon. A vintage rolled cookie for the holidays.

Cheddar bread ring made with sharp cheddar cheese and bread flour, shaped into a ring mold and baked golden. Soft, cheesy yeast bread with a crisp crust option.

Bread machine Italian bread with egg whites for a light, airy crumb and a tender crust. Just six ingredients, five minutes of prep, and the machine does the rest.

Quick marinara pasta baked with melted mozzarella on top. Canned tomatoes simmered with basil, oregano, and garlic over tricolor pasta, then broiled until bubbly and golden.

Three-ingredient chocolate chip meringues, also called "forgotten cookies." Slip them into a hot oven, turn it off, and walk away overnight for crisp, melt-in-your-mouth puffs.

Double chocolate dipper cookies combine cocoa dough, chocolate chips, and a white chocolate dip for tuxedo-style cookies. Bakery-level treats for cookie trays and gifting.

Miniature bagels made from scratch with a proper boil-then-bake method, topped with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or onion flakes. Bite-sized, chewy bagels that freeze beautifully.

Fudgy chocolate brownies with walnuts and a blender-made unsweetened chocolate frosting. Two-stage chocolate hit with rich crackly top and creamy frosting.

Weinkuechle or wine fritters: German sweet bread slices battered, fried golden, and drowned in hot sweetened wine or cider. A rustic winter dessert from the Black Forest tradition.

Lemon sour cream pie folds tangy sour cream into a stovetop lemon curd for a creamier, less sharp filling. Topped with whipped cream and lemon twists in a baked pastry shell.

Slow-baked picnic beans with bacon, molasses, and brown sugar in a sweet and tangy sauce. This potluck-perfect side dish bakes low and slow until thick, smoky, and irresistible.

Flourless raspberry truffle cake made with a full pound of melted chocolate, whipped egg whites, and butter. Topped with sweetened cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate curls.

Mock apple pie made entirely from Ritz crackers, sugar syrup, and cinnamon. The Depression-era classic that fooled families when apples were scarce or expensive, still uncannily convincing today.

Spiced pecan drop biscuits with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice, loaded with chopped pecans and raisins. Buttermilk biscuits with a warm holiday spice profile.

Cinnamon pecan bread machine loaf with brown sugar, butter, and chopped pecans. A warmly spiced breakfast bread with regular and large loaf sizes included.

Horn and Hardart's legendary automat mac and cheese with a roux-based cheddar sauce, canned tomatoes, and a pinch of cayenne. The NYC classic, baked golden.

Homemade power bars with whole wheat flour, peanut butter, molasses, sunflower seeds, raisins, and wheat germ. A dense, chewy energy snack that stores for days.

Sweet pickled figs preserved in a sugar and vinegar syrup with whole cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. A classic Southern canning recipe for ripe figs.

Old-fashioned chocolate cake doughnuts made with buttermilk, melted chocolate, and a pinch of ginger, then deep-fried until crisp outside and tender within.

Cocoa bars with a buttery shortbread base and a fudgy cocoa-almond topping baked on top. Two-step build in one pan, sliced into 24 squares while warm.

Friendship Fiesta Cake hides mashed pinto beans in a spiced bundt cake with apples, raisins, nuts, and a vanilla glaze. Moist, dense, and nobody guesses the secret.

Lindy's cheesecake, the legendary New York deli-style recipe with a vanilla bean cookie crust, 2.5 pounds of cream cheese, citrus zest, and a dramatic high-heat bake.