Recipes with sugar

This makes an excellent first course with dry white Demesticha or Samos wine.

Moist applesauce cake spiced with cinnamon and cloves, spiked with instant coffee, and topped with a creamy coffee buttercream frosting. A one-bowl spice cake that bakes in 30 minutes.

No-bake chocolate oatmeal cookies with peanut butter, cocoa, rolled oats, and vanilla. Boil the base on the stovetop, stir in the oats, drop, and chill. No oven needed.

This unique snack made of raisins, walnuts and coffee is a tasty treat when on the go or at work.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious snack that is addictive as it is tasty.

A great light snack that is perfect for a day at the beach or some quiet time on your porch.

No-bake chocolate delight pie with melted milk chocolate, cream cheese, and whipped topping in a chocolate wafer crust. Just 15 minutes of prep, then freeze until firm. Drizzled with chocolate.

Raspberry sorbet spiked with Beaujolais wine, lemon juice, and a touch of cream. A jewel-toned grown-up dessert with a smooth, scoopable texture. No ice cream maker required.

No-bake pina colada wedges with cream cheese, rum, pineapple, and coconut frozen into a creamy dessert and cut into slices. A tropical frozen treat that tastes like a cocktail in dessert form.

Pumpkin chiffon pie in a baked meringue shell with whipped cream, toasted almonds, and warm spices. Light and airy, set with gelatin and chilled until firm.

Carthusian dumplings made from stale kaiser rolls soaked in lemon-milk custard, breaded, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A classic German dessert.

Danish sandkage (sand cake) made with butter, potato starch, rice flour, and regular flour for a fine, crumbly texture. A classic Scandinavian butter cake with just 7 ingredients.

Norwegian kringla are soft pretzel-shaped buttermilk cookies twisted into figure-eights. A traditional Scandinavian coffee-time treat that needs an overnight chill for flavor.

Loshen kugel (Jewish noodle pudding) with broad egg noodles, apple juice, raisins, nutmeg, and chopped walnuts. A lighter, lower-sugar kugel baked golden and topped with nuts.

Crisp almond cookies sandwiched with airy white chocolate and Bailey's mousse, drizzled with a citrus-cream sauce. A multi-layered, restaurant-worthy Napoleon dessert.

Creamy Southern-style butter pecan cheesecake on a pecan-studded graham cracker crust. Loaded with toasted pecans and sour cream for a rich, velvety texture. From Southern Living.

Creole shrimp stew with a peanut-brown roux, the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper, and tender shrimp simmered just until pink. Served over hot rice.

Creamy chocolate cheesecake made entirely in the microwave in under 30 minutes. A chocolate wafer crust, silky sour cream filling, and drizzled chocolate topping with zero oven time.

Rich chocolate mint cake made with melted unsweetened chocolate, real mint, chopped nuts, and butter. Served chilled with chocolate glaze and sugared mint leaf garnish.

Sheet-pan peach coffeecake with a tender pressed-in shortcake base, fresh sliced peaches, buttery crumb topping, and a lattice over the top. Travels beautifully to brunch.

Korean sesame ginger marinade with soy sauce, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and crushed chili. The sugar and soy caramelize into that signature Korean BBQ char on beef, lamb, pork, or chicken.

Rosy grape jelly: easy freezer jelly made with cranberry and grape juice, pectin, and sugar. Bright ruby color and bold fruit flavor without cooking down fresh fruit.

Hearty yeast-raised dog treats packed with 5 whole grains, kelp powder, and beef broth bake into nutritious biscuits. A labor of love for pampered pups.

Whole wheat raisin nut molasses bread bakes a hearty, slightly sweet quick bread loaf studded with raisins and nuts. Two loaves of dense, dark, fiber-rich bread great for breakfast or snacking.

Chocolate oatmeal macaroons with cocoa, rolled oats, and a hint of almond extract. Crispy edges, chewy centers, and a rich cocoa flavor in every bite.

Fresh mango halves dusted with powdered sugar sear face-down in a hot skillet until golden and caramelized for a 5-minute dessert that's elegant over ice cream.

Chinese steamed salmon steaks with fermented black bean sauce, fresh ginger, and scallions, finished with a sizzling hot-oil pour. Classic Cantonese fish done restaurant-style.

Slow cooker Tucson-style chili with ground beef, pinto beans, green chiles, jalapeños and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Classic Southwestern crockpot chili for a crowd.

Potato devil's food cake uses mashed potatoes for an incredibly moist crumb. With unsweetened chocolate squares and chopped nuts, this vintage layer cake stays tender for days.

Homemade chocolate walnut cream candies with marshmallow cream, fondant, and heavy cream cooked to the soft ball stage. Old-fashioned candy shop fudge you can make at home.

Rich gluten-free chocolate cake with almond meal, raw cacao, and coconut sugar. Includes chocolate ganache topping for 15 servings.

Golden Apple custard pie with thinly sliced apples in a silky vanilla-cream custard, baked in a water bath until just set. Bistro-style French dessert with a golden top and fragrant nutmeg.

Mock apple pie made with peeled, sliced zucchini under a buttery crumb topping. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice complete the apple illusion. The pie bakes inside a paper bag for an even, juicy finish.

Raspberry gems are delicate sandwich cookies with a sour cream pastry dough, raspberry jam filling, dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkled with almonds. A gorgeous holiday cookie tin addition.

Cubed round steak simmered in a tangy sauce of ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire until fork-tender, served over rice or noodles.

Orange cranberry bread: a festive holiday quick bread with cranberry-orange sauce, walnuts, and an apple jelly glaze. A fluted ring loaf that's stunning for gifting or brunch.

Godiva strawberry torte with a chocolate liqueur-soaked sponge cake topped with whole strawberries and a strawberry mousse filling. An elegant no-bake dessert.

Javanese pork satay skewers marinated in a peanut butter, garlic, soy, and brown sugar paste, then grilled over hot coals until smoky and caramelized. Indonesian street-food classic at home.

Soft persimmon cookies spiced with allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, loaded with dates and walnuts. Fall harvest baking at its finest.

A marinated pork roast that fit for any Sunday dinner.

Golden egg yolk bread loaded with dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and a hint of orange zest. A rich, buttery yeast loaf that puts those leftover yolks to brilliant use.

Microwave chocolate mocha cake baked in a ring mold in under 20 minutes. Espresso deepens the cocoa flavor in this quick, from-scratch one-bowl dessert.

Jalapeño yeast corn muffins are vegan corn muffins made with silken tofu, nutritional yeast, and chopped fresh jalapeño. Egg-free, dairy-free, ready in 45 minutes. Twelve muffins per batch.

Old-fashioned cinnamon breakfast cake with brown sugar, raisins, and a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust. Ready in 30 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Lighter zucchini bread made with whole-wheat flour, egg whites, and applesauce instead of oil, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and studded with walnuts. Low-fat, kid-approved, and bakes into two adorable mini loaves.

These traditional babkas are rich, egg-yolk-laden yeast breads with golden raisins and a hint of lemon zest, baked in fluted pans and dusted with powdered sugar. Best eaten fresh within a couple of days.

No-bake frozen chocolate pie built from cream cheese, cocoa, and whipped topping folded into a baked pie shell. A make-ahead summer dessert that slices straight from the freezer.

Tangy sour cream flavors this moist apple cinnamon coffee cake covered with crunchy nuts and cinnamon brown sugar.