256 sweet slice recipes

Garlicky corn spinach soup with sweet kernels sliced fresh from the cob and tender greens wilted in at the last minute. A light, low-calorie one-pot soup that comes together from pantry staples.

German potato salad tosses tender sliced potatoes and onion in a tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar dressing with just a touch of mayo. A lighter, Oktoberfest-style side that's even better after it rests.

Layered confetti macaroni casserole with whole wheat pasta, cottage cheese, zucchini, yellow squash, peppers, and tomatoes. No-boil casserole, healthy weeknight dinner.

Slow cooker pulled pork barbecue made with a 4-pound pork shoulder cooked overnight until fall-apart tender, then shredded in tangy barbecue sauce. Pile it on buns with dill pickles for Southern-style sandwiches.

German fest pizza layers crumbled bratwurst, sauerkraut, swiss and mozzarella on a prepared crust, then tops with mushrooms, peppers, and olives. Oktoberfest meets Friday pizza night.

Make-ahead Italian antipasto with tuna, olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and vegetables simmered in tomato sauce. Freezes for up to three months.

A succulent pork dish that is simmered to perfection in apple juice and a variety of spices.

Salmon steaks rest under a blanket of sweet Bermuda onion slices with lemon juice and olive oil, then broil to a golden crust. Just six ingredients and almost zero effort for a clean, bright weeknight fish dinner.

This bread machine recipe combines earthy beets with honey, oat bran, and warm spices for a hearty, golden-crusted loaf. Whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and golden raisins add fiber and subtle sweetness to every tender slice.

Refrigerator pickles made with sliced cucumbers and onions in a sweet vinegar brine with turmeric, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. No canning required. Keeps for 4 months in the fridge, and you can add fresh vegetables anytime.

Black Forest oatmeal cookies with white and semi-sweet chocolate chunks, maraschino cherries, toasted almonds, and almond extract. A bakery-style drop cookie.

Kompot w spirytusie, a traditional Polish 12-fruit compote with dried fruits, fresh apples, cranberries, cherries, and brandy. A Christmas Eve dessert simmered with warm spices.

A hearty, spiced bread loaf bursting with cinnamon, raisins, and a unique blend of cornmeal and cereal for texture. This 33-ounce giant wonder combines sweet and savory notes with a tender crumb, perfect for slicing and enjoying as toast or a sandwich base.

This delicious dish is made with dried fruit, sweet cherries, juicy apples and seedless grapes.

Fresh berries with a blended sweet yogurt sauce made from low-fat yogurt, jam, and citrus zest. A light, 5-minute no-cook dessert that's diet-friendly.

Spinach calzones with blue cheese, sliced mushrooms, Vidalia onion, and garlic on refrigerated pizza dough. A 22-minute vegetarian dinner that folds into four golden personal pockets.