10,000 sweet recipes

Marinated shrimp piled into ripe avocado halves with pickled jalapeño, sweet onion, and a zippy lemon-vinegar bath. A no-fuss Mexican-inspired starter that's bright, cool, and creamy.

Pumpkin ravioli stuff fresh egg pasta with a Parmesan, amaretti, and nutmeg pumpkin filling, then toss in browned butter. Northern Italian Mantua-style autumn pasta with sweet-savory crumbs.

Chef Paul Prudhomme-style rice with apple and raisin dressing: pecans, bell peppers, and spiced Cajun seasonings folded through fluffy rice. A holiday side with sweet-savory Louisiana flair.

Classic West Indies crab salad marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and ice water with sweet onions. A Gulf Coast favorite with just 6 ingredients that lets fresh crab shine.

Bread machine challah with honey, eggs, and applesauce instead of oil for a lower-fat loaf. Soft, golden, slightly sweet egg bread sprinkled with poppy seeds. No braiding required.

South African sasaties: pork or lamb cubes marinated 12 hours in a curried dried apricot sauce with vinegar and onion, then broiled and basted. Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced.

Grilled soft shell crabs basted in a tarragon and lemon pepper marinade. Cooked slow over indirect heat for crispy shells and sweet, tender meat. A Chesapeake Bay summer classic.

Curried diced apple soup garnish made with Golden Delicious, curry powder, and saffron. Quick three-minute simmer to top creamy soups with a sweet-savory bite of warm spice.

Moroccan beef tagine slow-simmered with saffron, ginger, cumin, and sweet pitted prunes, finished with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over couscous with chickpeas for a fragrant North African feast.

Browned pork chops simmer over curry-spiced rice with raisins and slivered almonds in tomato sauce. A one-skillet dinner with sweet, savory, and nutty flavors in every bite.

German pumpkin puree with cheese, made by boiling pumpkin with apples and ginger, then browning under the grill with grated cheese. A savory-sweet side dish with warm spice.

Onion and apple casserole layered with bacon and topped with bacon-fat bread crumbs, baked until golden and bubbly. A rustic, sweet-savory side dish with old-fashioned charm.

Halibut Pecante pan-fries halibut fillets in butter, then pours over a sweet-tangy pecan sauce of raspberry and balsamic vinegars and roasted garlic. A 30-minute fish dinner.

Thai-style marinade with soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro, and citrus zest. A sweet-savory marinade for chicken and grilled meats, ready in 5 minutes.

Retro orange jello gets a creamy upgrade with whipped cream and sweet mandarin oranges in this nostalgic potluck favorite from Gram's kitchen. Ready in minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Japanese chicken meatballs: tender ground chicken seasoned with ginger, garlic, soy, and a touch of maple, then grilled or baked and served with hoisin. A quick, sweet-savory bite.