Recipes with sugar

Garlic bagels with a double hit of garlic powder and fresh minced garlic baked right into the dough. Bread machine kneaded, boiled for chew, and baked golden. A garlic lover's breakfast dream.

Fluffy banana buttermilk pancakes made with whole wheat pastry flour and toasted wheat germ. No butter or oil in the batter. Makes a dozen golden flapjacks in 30 minutes.

A Swiss showstopper: fresh plums caramelized in red wine, kirsch, and honey with pine nuts and pistachios, topped with homemade cinnamon ice cream. Serve warm or cold.

A British-style crumble cake with a buttery almond and cinnamon base, a layer of stewed blackberries and apples, and a golden crumble topping. Warm, fruity, and brilliant served with cream or custard.

French cookies are easy rum-and-raisin drop cookies: dark rum-soaked raisins folded into a buttery sugar dough. Crisp edges, soft centers, and a grown-up boozy aroma.

Baltic-style beet and potato salad with herring, dill pickles, carrots, and a creamy sour cream-mayonnaise-mustard dressing. A hearty Estonian kringel salad that improves overnight in the fridge.

If you're looking for a low-fat snack, try this scrumptious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

This is a great appetizer, nice mushroom and sage, they are savory.

Light currant bran muffins made with buttermilk, egg whites, molasses, and safflower oil. Drop-style batter chills 4 hours for a crispy edge and chewy center. Low-fat and fiber-rich.

Flour-dredged chicken browned in butter, then baked in a lemon-mint sauce with brown sugar and paper-thin lemon slices on top. A bright, herbaceous Greek-inspired casserole with a sweet citrus kick.

Tender white layer cake stuffed with citrusy orange-coconut filling and crowned with fluffy boiled frosting. A Southern classic that's pure sunshine on a plate.

A light, no-bake raspberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, folded whipped cream, and a touch of Grand Marnier. Silky, fruity, and set with gelatin.

Dense fruitcake layered with applesauce batter, citron, and nuts. Molasses and warm spices add depth. This slow-baked cake takes 2 hours at low heat for proper moisture and texture. A holiday classic.

Favourite Pasta with Eggplant and Tomato Sauce recipe

Ginger-rubbed tuna steaks grilled or wok-fried, then glazed in a bold black bean sauce with green chilies and garlic. Served on a bed of fresh spinach for a striking presentation.

Bajan black bean soup from Barbados: dried black beans simmered with a ham hock, fragrant with allspice and lemon, finished with cream and an optional splash of dark rum. Caribbean comfort in a bowl.

Pillowy soft yeast buns enriched with cream, eggs, and a touch of corn syrup, brushed with butter and finished with a sweet cream glaze. Makes 4 dozen and freezes beautifully.

Grape Nuts and grains bread machine bread: a hearty multigrain loaf made with seven-grain cereal, Grape Nuts, whole wheat flour, and a touch of honey. Dump-and-press bread machine simplicity.

Thai green chicken curry with eggplant simmered in coconut milk and green curry paste, finished with Thai basil, cilantro, and red chilies.

Chunky drop cookies packed with milk chocolate chips, maraschino cherries, granola, flaked coconut, and chopped nuts. Brown sugar keeps them chewy, and a hint of orange zest ties it all together. Makes 3 dozen.

An elegant no-bake amaretto cheesecake on a baked hazelnut macaroon crust. A light, gelatin-set cream cheese filling spiked with almond liqueur over a nutty, chewy-crisp base.

La Piperade, a Basque pepper and egg dish with sauteed bell peppers, tomatoes, hot chili, and ham folded into softly set eggs. A rustic French-Basque brunch or supper.

Brined and roasted pork loin with a pinot noir pan sauce, thyme, juniper berries, and whole grain mustard. An elegant Sunday roast for dinner-party plating.

Homemade pizza dough topped with creamy Brie, silky smoked salmon, red onion rings, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A gourmet flatbread that makes 2 pies.

Baked pork and spaghetti casserole with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and savory seasonings makes a vintage one-dish family dinner.

Cream cheese dough rolled with apricot preserves and walnuts, sliced into crescent-shaped cookies and baked until golden.

Zucchini bread with grated zucchini, cinnamon, and vanilla that makes two moist loaves. Simple, freezer-friendly, and loaded with warm spice.

Slow cooker shredded beef barbecue recipe with a homemade barbecue sauce that’s sweet and tangy—perfect make-ahead beef BBQ for a summer cookout or potluck.

Amazing Tiramisu Toffee Torte with Coffee Frosting recipe

Marinated shredded chicken with toasted almonds and scallions served in crispy deep-fried wonton wrapper baskets over shredded lettuce. A show-stopping appetizer or party platter that looks as good as it tastes.

If your date's a sweetie, then there's no harm in making this succulent chicken dish with some help from your crockpot.

Layered chocolate ripple cake baked in a clay pot with a coconut cream cheese swirl through the center and a milk chocolate cream cheese frosting on top. Lightened with egg whites and nonfat cream cheese.

Pueblan tinga, a smoky Mexican stew of shredded pork or chicken with charred tomatoes, chipotle in adobo, chorizo, and warm spices. Serve over rice or stuffed into bolillos.

Hearty three-bean chili con carne with lean beef, roasted peppers, and warm spices for crowd-pleasing game day dinners that serve 12 from one pot.

Low-fat whole wheat banana cake uses honey, canola oil, and whipped egg whites for a light, tall tube cake with real banana flavor. A lighter banana cake that doesn't sacrifice texture or moisture.

Steamed sui mai pork dumplings with dried mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and sesame oil wrapped in wonton skins. This classic dim sum recipe makes 30 bite-sized dumplings that rival your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Beef bobotie is South Africa's national dish: spiced curried minced beef with raisins and chutney baked under a golden egg custard topping. A sweet-savory casserole classic.

Rich butterscotch fondue made with demerara sugar, golden syrup, evaporated milk, and chopped peanuts. Serve warm with sliced apples, pears, bananas, and popcorn for dipping.

Lemongrass and chili paste beef burgers topped with a cool mint cucumber relish. All the bright, punchy Thai flavors you crave in a juicy, grillable patty.

This is one of my favorite recipe, very easy to make, and tastes very well.

Fresh blackberries macerated in aged balsamic vinegar, layered with creamy Greek yogurt and honey, then topped with a crackly torched sugar crust. A no-bake crème brûlée that's elegant enough for a dinner party.

Chewy coconut cookies loaded with toasted almonds and sweet dates bake low and slow until golden-bottomed with crisp edges for 4 dozen treats.

Dense, moist apple cake packed with dates, walnuts, and golden raisins. Oil-based batter loaded with fruit and spice bakes into a pudding-like texture in a 13x9 pan.

Canned pork and beans get the full BBQ treatment: molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire, topped with bacon and smoked low and slow for over two hours. Cookout-worthy baked beans with minimal prep.

Easy fruit cobbler with a self-rising batter that puffs up around any sweetened fruit. Six ingredients, no mixing with the fruit, and the batter magically rises to the top as it bakes.

Super moist and chocolaty sponge cake with a hint of coffee flavor.

Scotcheroos: classic no-bake peanut butter rice crispy bars topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. The chewy Midwest church-basement bar that disappears in minutes.

Hot and Sour Soup with Pork, Tofu and Veggies recipe