10,000 sugar recipes

These macaroons are slightly crisp outside, moist and chewy inside.

Individual rustic fruit tarts with shortcrust pastry, apricot jam glaze, and thinly sliced apples or pears. A French-bistro dessert that bakes in 15 minutes and looks gorgeous.

Nuernberger rostbratwurst, Bavaria's iconic short grilled sausage made from coarsely chopped pork and veal seasoned with marjoram, caraway, and nutmeg. Ideal over charcoal with sauerkraut and rye.

Homemade pumpernickel bagels with rye flour, pumpernickel flour, and a homemade caramel for color and depth. Chewy, dark, and deeply flavored yeast bagels.

Spicy applesauce cookies with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, rolled thin, cut out, and topped with a glossy homemade gelatin icing and colored sugar.

Pan-fried brook trout dusted in flour and cooked in butter until golden, served with a lemon-chive butter sauce. A simple, classic preparation for whole fresh-caught trout.

A frozen slush punch made with cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and sugar, topped with lemon-lime soda for fizz. Make ahead and scoop out servings as needed. Makes 2 gallons.

A creamy Cajun appetizer mold blending catfish and crawfish with cream cheese, white wine, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. No cooking required. Just chill overnight and serve with crackers.

Lemon meringue angel food cake with homemade lemon curd filling and glossy Italian meringue frosting. A three-component showpiece cake for serious bakers who want a stunning result.

Creamy white chocolate cheesecake on a graham cracker crust, topped with a glossy cranberry glaze and chocolate gratings. A stunning holiday dessert baked in a water bath for silky texture.

Beer-simmered hot dogs cooked in the microwave for a quick, flavorful twist on a classic. Topped with warm sauerkraut and served on soft buns, these franks soak up malty flavor fast.

Creamy and tangy coconut milk, Thai red curry paste and coconut milk make this delicious stir fry that has chunks of flavorful chickens and veggies. A quick yet tasty week day dinner.

Lemon buttered cod fillets cooked in the microwave with butter, lemon juice, lemon pepper, and paprika. A fast weeknight fish dinner ready in under 15 minutes.

Three-ingredient beer bread with self-rising flour, sugar, and a can of warm beer. No yeast, no kneading, just mix and bake for an hour for a dense, crusty homemade loaf.

Make your slow cooker feel special with this simple recipe where a turkey breast is cooked to perfection in a savory homemade mushroom sauce.

Old-fashioned blueberry cake topped with hard sauce and a hot lemon-blueberry compote that melts the butter into the warm cake. A classic New England dessert with bright berry flavor.