Brownies recipes

Great and simple gift-idea! And the result tastes great as well.

Two-layer apricot bars with a buttery shortbread base and a chewy brown sugar-apricot-nut topping, rolled in powdered sugar. Makes 75 bite-sized bars from one pan.

Frozen toffee butter torte with a chocolate-ganache center, crushed Heath bar crust and crown, and whipped butter-brown sugar filling. An elegant no-bake make-ahead dessert.

Giant chocolate chip cookie baked in a pizza pan, smothered in melted chocolate and peanut butter, then piled high with fresh fruit and chopped candy bars. The ultimate dessert pizza for parties.

Lighter ricotta cheesecake with a ginger graham crust, orange-scented filling, and tangy buttermilk. All the richness of a classic, without the cream cheese overload.

Peanut butter chippies: chewy peanut butter cookies loaded with chocolate chips and chopped peanuts. Three ways to love peanut butter in every bite.

Fillets Pacifica are broiled fish marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, finished with toasted sesame seeds. A light, Asian-inspired fish dinner with a sweet-savory glaze.

Mocha crinkle cookies with deep cocoa, instant espresso, and a surprising pinch of black pepper, rolled in powdered sugar for that signature cracked-top look. A grown-up twist on classic chocolate crinkles.

One-pot shrimp and clam rice cooked in tomato, white wine, and clam juice, finished with crumbled feta. Like a quick, cheesy take on seafood paella in about an hour.

Hearty Latin stew with brown rice, bulgur, chickpeas, corn, green beans, stewed tomatoes, and red chiles. A vegan one-pot meal loaded with grains, beans, and vegetables.

Lemon rice with turkey breast strips, scallions, capers, lemon zest, and fresh parsley tossed in a one-skillet meal. Bright, fresh, and on the table in 25 minutes using pre-cooked brown rice.

Chili salsa beef made with braised chuck simmered in chunky salsa, brown sugar, and soy sauce, finished with fresh cilantro and lime. A tender, saucy beef stew served over rice.

Vegetarian brown rice casserole baked with tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, and sauteed vegetables. A hearty one-dish meal with Mediterranean-style flavors.

Spiced beef roast braised in beer and beef broth with thyme, bay leaf, and brown sugar. Cubed stewing beef baked until fork-tender with mixed vegetables added at the end.

Diner-style crumb top apple pie with six apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest, and a buttery streusel topping baked golden. Serve warm with cheddar or ice cream.

Mini carrot cakes with chutney, coconut, walnuts, and warm spices baked in mini muffin tins. Topped with cream cheese frosting for bite-sized party treats.