8,468 sugar recipes

Granny Smith applesauce tarts with golden hot-water pastry shells filled with honey-sweetened, lemon-brightened chunky applesauce. A lighter, old-fashioned dessert.

Homemade whole wheat flour tortillas with just five ingredients and no yeast. Soft, flexible, and ready in under an hour. Great for wraps, tacos, or baked into chips.

Eggplant with tofu stir-fries thinly sliced Japanese eggplant and silky tofu cubes with garlic, fresh chiles, basil, and salty yellow bean sauce. A Thai-style 30-minute vegetarian main.

Roast duckling glazed with orange marmalade and concentrated OJ, finished with a luscious cherry-red wine sauce. A sweet-savory showpiece that's surprisingly easy to pull off.

Jalapeno and red pepper corn sticks made with blue cornmeal, baked in a cast iron mold until golden and crispy. A spicy, colorful twist on classic cornbread.

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

Crowd-size party punch with pineapple, lemonade, orange and lime juices, ginger ale, soda water, and frozen strawberries. A non-alcoholic punch base that serves 50 and welcomes a splash of vodka or gin.

Diabetic-friendly chocolate chiffon mold lined with ladyfingers and set with gelatin and whipped egg whites. A retro low-fat dessert with light cocoa flavor and elegant presentation.

Beer-braised round steak baked low and slow with onions, garlic, beef bouillon, and thyme. A fork-tender braised beef served over noodles or rice.

Southern fried chicken done Mom's way: flour-dredged pieces covered first for juicy meat, then uncovered and cranked up for a shatter-crisp golden crust.

Homemade jalapeno breadsticks with buttermilk, sauteed onion, and fresh peppers on a cornmeal-dusted baking sheet. Chewy yeast breadsticks with real heat and golden, crispy edges.

Curried egg and artichoke dip, a quick chunky party dip with chopped hard-boiled eggs and artichoke hearts in a curry-spiced sour cream and mayo dressing. No-cook appetizer ready in 10 minutes.

Chocolate brownie macaroons with melted chocolate, whipped egg whites, shredded coconut, and condensed milk. Fudgy centers with crisp tops, crowned with a blanched almond.

Rice pudding with brandy-soaked currants, orange zest, and cinnamon, set with gelatin for a silky chilled dessert. Low-fat, make-ahead, and lightly boozy.

Beets, red cabbage, and tomatoes simmered in vegetable stock with red wine vinegar for a tangy, earthy borscht. Topped with a swirl of sour cream and fresh dill.

Microwave poached pears glazed with orange marmalade, brown sugar, and citrus zest, served chilled with a creamy yogurt sauce. A light, elegant fruit dessert.