583 sweet slice recipes

Classic American apple pie with a lattice crust, vanilla-scented filling, and half and half for extra richness. A from-scratch shortening crust that bakes up flaky and golden.

Warm up your winter with this savory dish that will have you licking your lips after every bite.

Low-fat brown sugar apple pie made with fat-free margarine crust and Butter Buds in place of real butter. Granny Smith apples spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh lemon zest.

The low-calorie rice pudding flan is so delicious by itself that you may want to save the calories and fat in the crust, and serve it without the pastry.

Crisp cucumber, slivered fennel, and tart Granny Smith apple tossed in an orange-mint walnut oil vinaigrette. A refreshing no-cook salad ready in 15 minutes.

Indian potato curry with baby potatoes, coconut cream, garam masala, and fresh chili, served with a spiced onion relish and cooling cucumber raita. A complete vegetarian feast.

The legendary Dagwood Bumstead sandwich: a towering, impossible stack of ham, bacon, meatloaf, sausage, lobster, sardines, fried egg, cold spaghetti, and everything else in the fridge.

Smoky corn salad with steamed fresh corn, cubed chicken, smoked cheese, black olives, and red bell pepper in a creamy mayo-sour cream dressing. A hearty chilled salad.

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Italian sausages and chicken braised in red wine and crushed tomatoes with peppers, garlic, and fresh herbs. A big-batch one-pot dinner built for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

Banana tres leches cake soaked in three milks with banana liqueur, topped with sweet whipped cream and crispy meringue pieces. A Latin American dessert with a banana twist.

A spicy and delicious stew made with adzuki beans, carrots, mushrooms and a dash of cayenne pepper.

Layered vegetable casserole with broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers in a creamy ricotta sauce, topped with Parmesan bread crumbs and pecans.

Feed your hungry family with this hearty casserole that is made with mushrooms and peppers.

Chicago Italian beef sandwiches with thinly sliced roast beef simmered in herbed gravy and piled on Italian bread. Dipped wet, topped with peppers and giardiniera.

Red cabbage braised with Granny Smith apples, crispy bacon, cream, and a splash of brandy. A rich, savory-sweet side dish ready in 40 minutes.