10,000 sweet recipes

Fig ice cream made from fresh figs cooked into a puree and folded into a rich egg custard base with heavy cream, vanilla, and a splash of Cognac. A unique, honey-sweet frozen dessert.

Liverschnetzel is a German-style pan-fried beef liver with apple, pineapple, brown gravy, and sour cream. Quick to cook with a sweet-savory fruit sauce, served over noodles or rice.

Heaven 'n' hell chili plays sweet against fiery: hot turkey sausage, pinto beans, cinnamon, and a splash of red wine. A Cincinnati-leaning twist on classic chili with tangy Catalina depth.

Pickled beets and onions, a classic canning project with fresh beets and onions in a sweet pickling spice brine. Shelf-stable jars that brighten salads, sandwiches, and holiday plates.

Traditional Japanese sunomono with paper-thin cucumber slices in sweet vinegar dressing, served with shrimp, crab, and tomato. A refreshing, light appetizer or side dish for any Japanese meal.

Apple honey sesame oatmeal cookies sweetened entirely with apple juice and a spoon of honey, no refined sugar. Crisp, naturally sweet little oat rounds with a toasty sesame oil note.

Apple-cheese soup blends tart Granny Smith apples, sharp aged cheddar, and a splash of port into a silky strained bowl finished with crisp bacon. A savory-sweet starter with real depth.

Maryland-style crab soup simmered with beef shin, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, and a pound and a half of crab meat. A slow-cooked Chesapeake Bay classic loaded with briny sweetness and deep beefy broth.

Pickled red beets in a sweet brown sugar and vinegar brine. Old-school canning recipe that yields jewel-toned jars perfect for sandwiches, salads, and holiday relish trays.

Apple cheddar soup with curry, ginger, and dry mustard pureed silky smooth and topped with sharp cheddar. A warming autumn soup that balances sweet apples with spicy, nippy heat.

How to cook white asparagus, Europe's springtime white gold: peeled and gently simmered in lemon-butter water until silky and tender. The simple method that keeps the stalks sweet, not bitter or stringy.

Chinese-American General Tso's chicken with crispy deep-fried bites tossed in a sweet-and-tangy chili-garlic-ginger sauce. Better than takeout, ready in under two hours including marinade time.

Buttermilk-soaked, double-dredged chicken fried steak with a peppery white gravy loaded with crispy bacon lardons and fresh thyme. Cast iron skillet cooking at its finest.

Frangelico cheesecake spiked with hazelnut liqueur for a nutty, faintly sweet adult dessert. Just five ingredients in a graham cracker crust for an easy, dinner-party-worthy cheesecake.

Mock cherry pie made from halved cranberries and raisins simmered with sugar, vanilla, and butter. The Depression-era trick gives you a tart-sweet ruby filling that fools nearly anyone hunting for the real thing.

Pork tenderloin seared and roasted until juicy, served with plums slow-roasted in balsamic, vanilla bean, and rosemary. A bistro-style main that reduces its own pan liquid into a glossy, sweet-tart sauce.