10,000 sweet recipes

Heritage crystal pickles brined for 5 days, boiled with ginger and alum, then simmered in sweet pickling spice syrup until glass-clear. A Southern canning tradition worth the wait.

Hawaiian bread baked in the bread machine: a sweet pineapple juice dough studded with chopped macadamia nuts and coconut. Tropical sandwich loaf at home with no added fat.

Grilled ham and Swiss sandwich loaded with sweet caramelized onions, tart Granny Smith apple, and a brush of Dijon glaze on crusty sourdough. The contrast of sharp cheese, salty ham, and crisp apple makes every bite layered.

Polynesian chicken tosses tender chicken with pineapple, snow peas, water chestnuts, and carrots in a sweet-and-sour sauce built from the pineapple juice. A light, colorful, takeout-style dinner over rice in about 30 minutes.

Herring in wine and sour cream marinated overnight with sliced onions, white vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. A Northern European cold appetizer with tangy, sweet-briny pickled fish.

Pimiento cheese with a homemade cooked sweet-sour dressing instead of mayo, folded into sharp cheddar and chopped pimientos. A Southern classic with an old-school twist.

Sweet raisin sauce for ham or tongue made with brown sugar, currant jelly, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, cloves, and mace. Make-ahead friendly and ready in 20 minutes.

Loaded vegetable shrimp rolls baked until golden, packed with sweet shrimp, crisp mung bean sprouts and bright pineapple. A lighter, oven-baked take on the classic fried appetizer roll.

Beekeeper's cabbage is a slow-braised red cabbage with apple, parsnip, honey, and caraway seeds brightened with raspberry vinegar. A classic British side dish, tender and sweet-tart.

A hearty, spiced bread loaf bursting with cinnamon, raisins, and a unique blend of cornmeal and cereal for texture. This 33-ounce giant wonder combines sweet and savory notes with a tender crumb, perfect for slicing and enjoying as toast or a sandwich base.

Mennonite bread, a hearty honey-sweetened loaf built from whole wheat, rye flour, and wheat germ with tangy buttermilk for a tender crumb. Wholesome, faintly sweet farmhouse bread for sandwiches and toast.

Szechuan-style shrimp velveted in a light egg-cornstarch batter, then wok-tossed with ginger, garlic, and dried chili in a sweet-sour-spicy sauce. Serve over steamed rice for a Chinese kitchen classic.

Honey-sweetened Italian figure-eight cookies made with olive oil and just six ingredients. These charming consolation biscuits puff up golden and light with a tender, not-too-sweet crumb.

A savory-sweet bread machine loaf infused with tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg. Just load the ingredients, press start, and let the machine do the work.

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.

The Golden Hummer is a blended cocktail with Galliano, white creme de cacao, and vanilla ice cream. Creamy, boozy, and sweet, like a grown-up milkshake in a glass.