Recipes with sugar

Country sponge cake made with six eggs, cake flour, lemon juice, and no butter or oil. Light, airy, and golden brown from a classic tube pan technique.

Sweet potato and apple casserole glazed with molasses butter and topped with brown sugar and pecans. A Thanksgiving-worthy side dish baked until bubbly and caramelized.

Homemade hot dog chili sauce with ground beef, yellow mustard, ketchup, onions, and chili powder. A smooth, saucy topping that simmers for an hour and tastes like the real ballpark stuff.

Much lighter than regular cookies, but still tasted great. These macaroons were not as sweet, which is what I prefer. If you are looking for a gluten-free cookie recipe that doesn't sacrifice yumminess, this recipe fits the standard.

This was a wonderful loaf of gingerbread. It was delicious.

Holiday fruit cake bakes candied pineapple, red and green cherries, golden and dark raisins, pecans, and oats into a nutmeg-mace spiced loaf. Wraps and keeps for weeks.

Some best cookies I have ever had, and they were so buttery and orange-y. No wonder it's named Florida cookies :)

Fresh apple bundt cake packed with three cups of chopped apples and pecans in a thick, oil-based batter. More fruit than cake, with a dense, moist crumb that stays soft for days.

Victorian jewels, glistening mini fruitcakes: brandy-soaked candied fruit and raisins in a spiced walnut batter, baked as bite-size muffins and glazed with melted jelly so they shine. A jewel-like holiday gift.

Pickled bell pepper strips preserved in a sweet vinegar brine with garlic and pickling salt. Home canning recipe for crunchy, sweet-tart pepper pickles. Perfect for sandwiches, charcuterie, or condiments.

Old-fashioned fig-filled cookies with a honey-sweetened butter dough, rolled into strips or sandwich rounds and baked until golden. Makes 5 dozen with two shaping options.

Spiced Zucchini Cookies with Raisin and Nuts recipe

Lemon poppy seed Bundt cake with sour cream, fresh lemon zest, and a tangy lemon glaze. Moist, tender crumb from cake flour and a full pound of sour cream.

Lemon blueberry bread topped with a buttery lemon sugar crust that bakes deep golden and crunchy. Fresh blueberries and bright lemon zest fill this easy, no-mixer stir-together quick bread loaf.

Healthy&Taste: Dufflet's Light Lemon Cheesecake recipe

Bread and butter pickles with crisp cucumber slices in a sweet-tangy brine flavored with mustard seed, celery seed, ginger, and turmeric. Classic small-batch canning recipe for crunchy sandwich pickles.

Chocolate marshmallow drop cookies topped with a soft melted marshmallow, glossy cocoa icing, and a pecan half. Like a homemade Mallomar in cookie form, made for cookie tins and lunchboxes.

Applesauce tea bread is an eight-ingredient quickbread sweetened with applesauce instead of butter. A heavy hand of cinnamon and skim milk keep this loaf low-fat and pantry-simple.

A decadent and delicious pumpkin pie that is bound to wow your family after Thanksgiving dinner!

Herman milk sourdough starter: a sweet, milk-based fermented batter that becomes the base for Amish friendship bread, cinnamon coffee cakes, and quick breads. Pass cups along to friends; the starter never runs out.

Cookies-and-cream bundt cake studded with quartered Oreos and drizzled in a glossy chocolate glaze. A rich, vanilla-based batter with a crunchy cookie surprise in every slice.

Warm, hearty cabbage and white bean stew with caraway seeds, tomatoes, and a splash of vinegar for brightness. A cozy vegetarian one-pot meal ready in about an hour.

Nutty apricot bars with a coconut-pecan crumble crust and jammy dried apricot filling. A layered fruit bar that's part cookie, part shortcake, chilled and sliced from the pan.

Homemade hot fudge sauce with unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolate, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla. A thick, glossy ice cream topping ready in 20 minutes.

Layered peanut butter chocolate bars with a butter cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and double milk chocolate layers. No-bake filling, one hour chill, and pure candy shop flavor.

Creamy peanut butter cheesecake on graham cracker crust, topped with grape jelly lattice design. PB&J meets cheesecake nostalgia.

Savory bread machine loaf made with onion soup mix, cottage cheese, and sour cream for a soft, tangy crumb. Tastes like California onion dip baked into bread.

Creamy pumpkin cheesecake on a chocolate cookie crust with warm spices. A stunning fall dessert with optional chocolate drizzle.

Peanut butter bars for a crowd yields 8 dozen from three sheet pans. A big-batch recipe with a chewy, dense peanut butter cookie base dusted with powdered sugar.

Traditional sweet potato muffins loaded with raisins, walnuts, and butter. Rich, bakery-style muffins with cinnamon-sugar topping that bake to golden perfection.

Pears Helene is a classic French dessert of poached pear halves served with hot chocolate sauce and optional vanilla ice cream and chopped almonds. Elegant, timeless, and surprisingly simple to make at home.

Old-fashioned spice cake with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves baked with sour milk for a tender crumb. Loaded with walnuts and raisins, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Italian fisherman's bread with golden raisins, candied citrus peels, fennel seeds, and Marsala wine. A rich, buttery quick bread with no yeast, scored in a decorative grid.

Beef with Chinese steak sauce: flash-fried marinated beef in a sweet-savory hoisin-ketchup sauce, served over puffed bean thread noodles. Chinese-American fusion stir-fry with dramatic crunchy noodle presentation.

Vietnamese lemongrass chicken (Ga Xao Xa Ot) with fish sauce, chili, and homemade caramel sauce. A fragrant, sweet-savory braise with deep golden color.

A tall, airy Passover-friendly sponge cake studded with grated chocolate chips. Made with cake meal and potato starch instead of flour, this egg-leavened bundt cake rises on whipped whites alone.

A soft, vanilla-scented bread machine loaf studded with rainbow sprinkles. Just 5 minutes of prep, then the machine does the work. Kids go absolutely wild for this one.

Fresh salmon stir-fried with crisp vegetables in a savory Asian sauce that comes together in minutes. Healthy weeknight dinner that delivers bold flavors and vibrant colors without the typical stir-fry heaviness.

Light, tender muffins studded with tart blackcurrants and a touch of wheat germ for nutty depth. Mixed by hand, baked in 20 minutes, and brilliant with a cup of tea or a morning coffee.

Mjuk pepparkaka, a soft Swedish spice bread with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves in a sour cream batter. A moist, fragrant Scandinavian loaf that's not a cookie.

Chicken legs slathered in a punchy glaze of dry mustard, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, and brown pickle, then baked until bronzed and sticky. A proper British classic with just 8 ingredients.

Crispy fried banana puffs rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with jam. Just 3 ingredients in the batter: mashed banana, self-rising flour, and lemon juice. An Austrian-style treat ready in minutes.

Bread machine whole wheat millet bread blends whole wheat, bread flour and millet flour with toasted bran and molasses. Hearty, high-fiber and hands-off. Press start and walk away.

Seared lamb shoulder chops smothered in a glossy pineapple-brown sugar sauce with tender carrots and green bell pepper. A sweet and sour twist on lamb that's ready in 35 minutes.

Tender yeast rolls swirled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans, shaped into unique butterflies. A showstopping sweet bread for brunch gatherings or holiday breakfast tables.

Tender sourdough shortcake layered with crushed strawberries and amaretto whipped cream. This tangy twist on strawberry shortcake uses your sourdough starter for extra flavor.

Medianyky, traditional Ukrainian honey cookies spiced with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg, topped with almonds and sugar crystals. A fragrant holiday cookie with Old World charm.

Crushed graham crackers, chopped almonds, and walnuts create a nutty, buttery cake with old-fashioned charm. Serve warm in squares dusted with powdered sugar or topped with whipped cream.