10,000 sweet recipes

Angel pie with crisp meringue crust holding a silky lemon curd folded into clouds of whipped cream. The shell bakes low and slow until shatter-crisp, then chills overnight for a tangy-sweet make-ahead dessert.

Old-fashioned cucumber and onion salad: paper-thin cucumber and onion slices marinated overnight in a sweet-tart vinegar brine. The crisp Midwestern picnic side that gets better as it sits.

Creamy poppy seed salad dressing with cottage cheese, sugar, dry mustard, and dried onion. A sweet-tangy homemade dressing that brings spinach salads and fruit greens to life.

Indonesian tofu satés marinated in sweet kecap manis and garlic, skewered, and broiled until the edges catch color. Served with a quick peanut-chili dipping sauce for a vegetarian take on a Southeast Asian street food classic.

Classic coleslaw with crisp shredded cabbage tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. An easy side that gets better as it chills, great alongside barbecue, burgers, and fried chicken.

Baked bean casserole with apples, tomatoes, cheese, and chili powder inspired by the Moosewood cookbook. Dried beans simmered tender, then layered with sweet-tart apple chunks and mild melted cheese for a hearty vegetarian one-dish meal.

Quick pork stir-fry with peaches, snow peas, and a glossy apricot-ginger sauce. Lean pork loin sliced thin and cooked in under 10 minutes for a sweet-savory weeknight dinner.

Streusel and cream pear kuchen with a yeasted hot-roll base, sweet cream cheese filling, cinnamon-pecan streusel, and fanned poached pears on top. A German-style coffee cake worthy of a holiday brunch table.

Keep these in the freezer and enjoy anytime you feel like having something sweet. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee.

Capirotada, the traditional Mexican bread pudding layered with cheese, raisins, and a warm cinnamon-clove syrup. A Lenten dessert that's sweet, savory, and spiced all at once.

Clove apricot glaze blends canned apricots with vinegar, oil, and ground cloves for a sweet-tart blender sauce. Five minutes start to finish, perfect for ham, pork, or roasted poultry.

Tropical bread machine loaf with shredded coconut, crushed pineapple, macadamia nuts, and pineapple juice. Sweet, buttery, and packed with island flavor.

Ohio-style chili with ground beef, sausage, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and allspice over kidney beans. Cincinnati-inspired with a warm, sweet spice backbone and a sour cream finish.

China Moon ten spice honey dip with soy sauce and pickled ginger juice. A sweet, savory, and warmly spiced Chinese dipping sauce ready in 5 minutes.

Orange barbecue sauce with chili sauce, molasses, soy, Chinese black vinegar, and fresh ginger. A sweet-tangy glaze for ribs, chicken, and beef with an Asian-fusion edge.

Old-fashioned date pudding baked with brown sugar, chopped dates, and nuts. A Pennsylvania Dutch classic with a dense, sticky-sweet crumb served warm with cream.