10,000 sweet recipes

Mango shrimp pasta: a tropical one-pan dinner with lime-marinated shrimp, sesame-sauteed red pepper, black beans, cilantro, and fresh mango tossed with small pasta shells. Ready in 30 minutes.

Roasted langoustines on mesquite-charred bell peppers with wilted arugula, blanched French green beans and aged balsamic. Quick-seared shellfish that hits the plate in 60 seconds total.

Vegetarian lentil hazelnut loaf with romano cheese and basil, topped with a fresh red pepper tomato sauce. A satisfying meatless main with serious flavor depth.

Greek marinated vegetable salad with broiled eggplant, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, and mushrooms in a lemon-herb olive oil dressing with oregano and marjoram.

Giant banana oat cookies studded with chocolate chips, served sundae-style with a scoop of ice cream on top. Soft, chewy, and big enough to use as a dessert plate.

No-cook cashew pita pockets with curried yogurt, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. A crunchy vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes flat.

Chicken with peppers and onions, boneless thighs seared golden and folded into sweet bell peppers cooked down slow with a splash of red wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar. A one-skillet weeknight classic.

Spiced carrot dip pureed smooth with olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, and vinegar. A vegan, hummus-style dip served with peppers, olives, and bread.

Chocolate cannoli cake turns the Italian classic into a layered loaf: butter cake split and filled with a sweet ricotta cannoli cream studded with chocolate chips and dried fruit, then drizzled with chocolate sauce.

Coconut custard pie baked in a water bath and slipped into a pre-baked shell, topped with a drizzled chocolate lattice. A silky, nutmeg-scented classic.

A garlic-loaded vegetarian brown rice pilaf steamed with broccoli, squash, green beans, and corn, then tossed with red bell pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and soy sauce. One skillet, one hour.

Wild rice and bulgur pilaf simmered in chicken broth with tarragon, onion, and parsley. A nutty, low-calorie whole grain side dish with two textures in every bite.

Hidden treasure chocolate chip cookies made with graham cracker crumbs, coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and semi-sweet chips. Tastes like a magic bar in cookie form.

Herbed tomato spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, red wine, aniseed, and four fresh herbs added at the end to preserve their bright flavor. A vegetarian sauce simmered from scratch.

Cajun smothered round steak braised low and slow with the holy trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery until fork-tender. Serve sliced over rice with all that pot gravy.

Vegetarian red kidney bean stew loaded with mushrooms, tomatoes, red pepper, leeks, carrots, and celery with a touch of paprika. A hearty one-pot meal in 40 minutes.