10,000 sweet recipes

Teriyaki tofu brochettes marinate extra-firm tofu and pineapple in soy, sherry, sesame, and ginger, then grill with peppers, onion, zucchini, and mushrooms. Vegan grilling.

Paprika sauce simmers sweet peppers, bacon and tomato with smoky paprika, then finishes with sour cream for a creamy, Hungarian-style sauce. Spoon it over fish or chicken in about 25 minutes.

Chocolate thumbprint cookies rolled in chopped nuts with melted chocolate chips swirled into each indent. Buttery, nutty, and rich with a double dose of chocolate.

Rotel chicken spaghetti with diced tomatoes and green chiles, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. A Southern potluck classic that feeds a crowd and tastes even better the next day.

Buttery almond slice-and-bake cookies dipped halfway in melted chocolate and finished with sprinkles. A 5-dozen batch of elegant yet easy cookies that look bakery-bought.

Green bean almond rice with brown rice cooked in beef broth, toasted slivered almonds, red bell pepper, and tarragon. A savory side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Napa cabbage and cilantro slaw with red bell pepper in a lime-garlic dressing with red pepper flakes. A crisp, light Asian-style coleslaw that's mayo-free and ready in 20 minutes.

Grilled squid teriyaki with a homemade sauce of soy, mirin, and lemon juice. Tender calamari rings skewered and charred on the grill, basted with a sticky-sweet glaze, and served over steamed rice.

Fudge sweetarts are miniature tarts with buttery pastry shells filled with rich semi-sweet chocolate fudge and topped with a pecan half. Bite-sized, elegant, and irresistible.

Marbled chocolate truffles swirl white and dark chocolate ganaches with orange liqueur, then roll into powdered-sugar-dusted balls. An elegant homemade gift that beats any boxed assortment.

Hearty roasted vegetable soup with eggplant, zucchini, sweet potatoes, peppers, leeks, and three kinds of beans in herb-infused vegetable broth. A vegan, high-fiber dinner soup.

Soft chocolate-butterscotch cookies built on a melted base of sweetened condensed milk and chips, each topped with a toasted pecan half. Fudgy, candy-like, and easy to mix.

No-bake peanut butter and fudge bars with crispy rice cereal layers sandwiching a rich chocolate fudge center. Double boiler or microwave method included.

Spicy chicken and pumpkin curry with coconut milk, jalapeno, fresh ginger, and warm curry spices. A vibrant fall-into-winter stew that pairs sweet pumpkin with tender chicken in a creamy curry broth.

Chicken egg drop soup simmers a ginger-scented broth with velveted chunks of chicken and ribbons of egg swirled through a glossy, lightly thickened base. A protein-packed, restaurant-style soup you can make better at home.

India relish with cucumbers, green tomatoes, peppers, and onions in a spiced vinegar brine with turmeric, cinnamon, and mustard seeds. A classic canning recipe.