Recipes with sugar

Soft orange oatmeal cookies with fresh orange zest, orange juice, nutmeg, and quick oats. A citrusy Southern-style drop cookie with a chewy, golden edge.

Lemon sugar cookies with fresh lemon juice, rolled thin and cut into shapes for Christmas or any occasion. A buttery cutout cookie with bright citrus flavor.

Twice-baked Italian biscotti with fresh ginger, Dutch cocoa, and toasted almonds. Crisp, dunkable cookies with warm spice and a deep chocolate undertone.

Fig layer bars with dried California figs and chopped nuts sandwiched between a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. A chewy, fruity bar cookie in the style of fig newtons.

Whole-wheat snickerdoodles sweetened with pure maple syrup and rolled in cinnamon sugar. A nuttier, more wholesome take on the classic crackle-topped cinnamon cookie.

Praline pound cake with cream cheese, sour cream, praline liqueur, and chopped pecans baked in a Bundt pan. Finished with a boiled brown sugar-praline glaze that soaks into every ridge.

Lemon macadamia cookies with cream cheese in the dough for a soft, cakey texture and bright citrus flavor. Buttery macadamia nuts in every bite. Low and slow baking keeps them tender.

Pumpkin spice cake baked in canning jars with walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Individual-sized treats perfect for gifting or fall bake sales.

Maraschino heart cookies with a chocolate chip thumbprint center topped with a cherry. Heart-shaped Valentine's Day cookies that are as pretty as they are sweet.

Lamb chops Madrid sears herb-rubbed rib chops, then crowns them with a sweet-savory glaze of dry sherry, dried apricots, and brown sugar. A Spanish-inspired lamb dinner that comes together in one pan.

Classic Korean glass noodle stir-fry (japchae) with spinach, carrots, mushrooms, napa cabbage, and scallions tossed in sesame oil and soy sauce. Vegetarian, colorful, and on the table in 45 minutes.

Grilled whole fish wrapped in banana leaf with a garlic, ginger, coriander root, and peppercorn paste. Served with a fresh chile lime sauce for a traditional Asian grilled seafood dish.

A rustic whole wheat cake packed with apple chunks and walnuts, drenched in a warm apple cider glaze spiked with applejack brandy.

Moist whole wheat pumpkin bread baked in a bread machine with apple juice for natural sweetness and fiber—reduced fat, full flavor. Perfect fall treat!

One pot dinner slow cooks ground beef, bacon, pork and beans, and kidney beans with brown sugar, liquid smoke, and vinegar in a crock pot. Hearty cowboy beans.

A showstopping flourless torte layered with chestnut-bourbon filling, coated in bittersweet chocolate icing, and served with bourbon whipped cream. Rich, nutty, and deeply indulgent.

Bread that is baked on a sheet pan with an Italian twist.

Battered eggplant slices deep-fried until crispy and drizzled with a spicy Sichuan sauce of chili bean paste, black vinegar, ginger, and tomato paste. A vegetarian Chinese dish with serious crunch and heat.

Homemade Filipino-style banana ketchup simmered with raisins, tomato paste, allspice, cayenne, and dark rum. Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced. Makes 3.5 cups and keeps for a month.

Flaky puff pastry spiraled around horn molds, baked golden, then piped full of sweetened whipped cream and topped with grated chocolate. A classic European pastry at home.

Placek swiateczny is a Polish Christmas bread loaded with walnuts, raisins, orange peel, and a splash of vodka. Bake it days ahead for the best flavor.

Unique apple pie with corn syrup custard and crunchy praline pecan topping spiked with apple brandy for sweet-rich Southern-style dessert.

Browned blade steak simmered with onions in a simple lemon juice and brown sugar sauce. Just 7 ingredients, one pot, and 40 minutes for a hearty beef dinner over rice.

Gluten free gingersnaps: classic spiced molasses cookies made with soy flour, cornstarch, and potato starch instead of wheat. Crisp edges, chewy centers, ready in 20 minutes.

This delicious pie contains raspberries and white chocolate which is perfect for the season!

Crunchy drop cookies packed with oatmeal, flaked coconut, and corn flakes in a buttery brown sugar base. They spread thin and crisp up with golden, lacy edges in just 12 minutes.

Creamy coffee mocha punch with chunks of chocolate and vanilla ice cream floating in chilled coffee, topped with almond-vanilla whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Great for breakfast with a glass of orange juice. Grease the muffin tins very well. The cheese tends to make them stick a little.

Sweet, rich and delicious...a decadent ending to a light meal or, just as a snack. The kiddies will love these.

Cappuccino pistachio shortbread wedges dipped in chocolate and rolled in chopped pistachios. A buttery coffee-flavored cookie that looks bakery-counter elegant with minimal effort.

These cute little pastries are so yummy! I serve them warm with vanilla ice cream and they are always a big hit with family and quests. Easy to make and delicious.

A simple and scrumptious side dish made with sweet potatoes, juicy apples and bit of apple juice.

Two-layer chocolate orange cheesecake with a chocolate wafer-cinnamon crust, dark chocolate base, and Grand Marnier orange top. Boxed-cake elegance for a dinner party showpiece.

Baked sweet potato pudding with raw grated sweet potatoes, flaked coconut, evaporated milk, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A Caribbean-style comfort dessert that's creamy, coconutty, and golden-topped in just over an hour.

Discover how to make Lemony Anise Cookies with this easy recipe. Zesty lemon and aromatic anise combine in crisp, golden cookies perfect for any occasion. Ready in about 1 hour.

Buttery caramel macadamia shortbread made with brown sugar, rice flour, and cornstarch for a melt-in-your-mouth crumble. Bakes in one pan and cuts into 25 bars.

No-bake coconut candy balls with a melted chocolate center, made from just 5 ingredients. A prize-winning recipe that's freezer-friendly and looks stunning on holiday cookie trays.

Mighty muffins are hearty bran muffins with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, molasses, raisins, and nuts. High-fiber breakfast muffins that hold up all week.

Grandma's butterscotch cream pie features a silky dark brown sugar custard cooked stovetop, poured into a flaky shell and crowned with billowy whipped cream. Old-fashioned pure butterscotch.

Fudgy brownie bars loaded with chopped pecans and topped with golden toasted marshmallows. From bowl to oven to mouth in 35 minutes. A bake sale knockout.

Fresh trout or bass simmered in a rich beer sauce with brown sugar and Worcestershire. This easy Canadian-style skillet fish dinner is ready in 30 minutes flat.

Italian biscotti loaded with almonds, hazelnuts, and pine nuts, scented with orange zest and Godiva chocolate liqueur. Twice-baked for the classic dunkable crunch.

Roast venison loin rubbed with juniper berries and black pepper, served with a citrus-ginger cranberry sauce finished with red wine and cold butter.

Crunchy raw cauliflower and torn romaine tossed with crumbled bacon, grated Parmesan, and a sweet creamy dressing. A 10-minute no-cook salad that feeds a crowd and disappears fast at every potluck.

Infused with crunchy pecans and topped with a luscious, sweet drizzle. This irresistible dessert is perfect for indulging in the delicious combination of flavors and textures, leaving you craving for more.

Tender sour cream coffee cake layered with chunky applesauce and a crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon streusel topping. The ultimate weekend brunch bake that fills your kitchen with warm spice.

Venison shoulder roast soaked overnight in milk to tame the gamey flavor, then braised in a Dutch oven with tomatoes, red wine, juniper berries, and a bouquet garni. Fork-tender wild game at its finest.

This chocolate custard pie hides a layer of butterscotch and chocolate chips beneath a silky cocoa filling. Simple pantry ingredients, one bowl, and a whole lot of yum.