3,048 bitter recipes

Old-fashioned muffins made with actual clean snow as a leavening ingredient, plus raisins and lemon zest. A charming winter baking tradition from colder climates.

Try these decadent cookies made with blanched almonds and a pinch of cinnamon.

Orange apple pancakes start with a quick Bisquick batter brightened with orange zest and cinnamon, then get crowned with warm buttery apple wedges and pecans. An easy, cozy brunch in about half an hour.

Pressure cooker oxtail soup with carrots, celery, onions, soy sauce, and warm spices like nutmeg and cloves. Rich, beefy broth in under an hour instead of all day.

Barley broth with chicken, sauteed mushrooms, ribbony leeks, and a crushed chicken liver base enriched with lemon zest and garlic. A hearty British-style soup that doubles as a stew.

Try this scrumptious casserole that is made with cream of mushroom soup and beef consomme.

Crispy phyllo strudel filled with spiced apples and sweet pineapple, naturally sweetened with honey. This easy apple-pineapple dessert is lighter than traditional pie.

Mashed potato ghosts shape creamy mashed potatoes into ghost silhouettes using foil stencils, with black olive eyes and mouths. Fun Halloween side dish for kids and grown-ups.

Simple red beans and rice with canned kidney beans, sauteed onion, celery, and garlic simmered together. A quick USDA-style version of the Louisiana classic, ready in under an hour.

Amaretto cheesecake cookies with a brown sugar shortbread crust, cream cheese filling spiked with amaretto, and an almond crumble topping. Cut into squares.

Curry-roasted pork loin glazed with mango chutney, surrounded by caramelized pineapple chunks. Tropical Indian-inspired roast with fresh mango garnish.

I came across this recipe in a magazine and decided to give it a try. They are sweet but so good,I love pecans and these were very easy to make.Just make sure to test your candy thermometer and then adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.Give them a try,see if you like them.

Classic double-crust apple pie with tart apples, cinnamon, and a whisper of nutmeg. Thinly sliced fruit and a flour-sugar coating give a clean-slicing filling that holds shape after cooling.

Quebec apple dumplings wrap whole apples in cheddar pastry, each cored and stuffed with rum-spiked mincemeat. Brushed with a brown sugar and lemon cream glaze, baked golden, and served warm with rum cream.

Couscous with diced eggplant, turmeric, coriander, shallots, and lemon butter. A quick North African-inspired grain side dish that steams in just 5 minutes off the heat.

Sourdough bread made from starter batter mixed with flour, shortening, and baking soda. A quick-rise loaf brushed with milk for a golden crust, ready in under an hour.