
sugar
Sugar is primarily composed of carbohydrates providing approximately 4 calories per gram, with negligible protein, fat, or micronutrients in refined white sugar. Specialty sugars such as muscovado and coconut sugar contain trace minerals including potassium and iron, though in nutritionally insignificant quantities.
About
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate (monosaccharide or disaccharide) that serves as a fundamental sweetening agent in culinary applications worldwide. The most common culinary sugar is sucrose, a disaccharide derived from sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) or sugar beets (Beta vulgaris), which is extracted, refined, and crystallized into granulated form. Sucrose comprises glucose and fructose units bonded together and represents approximately 99.9% purity in refined white sugar.\n\nSugar exists in multiple forms beyond granulated white sugar, including brown sugar (sucrose with molasses), muscovado (moist, mineral-rich), demerara, and turbinado (large-crystal varieties), as well as other sweetening sources such as honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Each variety possesses distinct moisture content, crystal size, and residual mineral profiles that influence flavor and culinary properties. Chemically, sugar is highly soluble in water and undergoes transformation when heated—caramelizing at elevated temperatures and undergoing the Maillard reaction when combined with proteins.
Culinary Uses
Sugar functions as a fundamental ingredient across all culinary traditions, serving roles that extend far beyond simple sweetening. In baking, it modifies texture (providing moisture and tenderness), promotes browning through caramelization and the Maillard reaction, and contributes to structure through its hygroscopic properties. In confectionery, precise heating and crystallization techniques transform sugar into syrups, caramels, fondant, and pulled sugar sculptures. Sugar also functions as a preservative in jams and pickles, balances acidity in sauces, and enhances the perception of other flavors. It appears in savory applications including barbecue rubs, glazes, and Asian cooking, where balance between sweet and savory is essential.
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Recipes Using sugar (2,800)
Cherry swirls
Cherry swirls from the Recidemia collection
Cherry Tea Biscuits
These almost fatless biscotti-style cookies are idea for dipping in your .
Cherry Torte
Cherries, Canned by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8
Chestnut Croquettes
Chestnut Croquettes from the Recidemia collection
Chestnut Pie
Chestnut Pie from the Recidemia collection
Chet Ang Nung Tirk Doung
We use the banana blossom for cooking, the banana leaves are used for wrapping rice cakes and many other treats.
Chet Atkins' Cole Slaw
From Dinah's Kitchen From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Serves 6
Chewy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
Makes about 18 big cookies or ~30 of varying sizes if you're me This recipe and the others from my week o' cookies (Thick & Chewy Double-Chocolate Cookies, Gingered Sugar Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cookies) are all from Baking Illustrated.
Chewy Toffee Almond Bars
Chewy Toffee Almond Bars from the Recidemia collection
Chiahu Spiced Tea
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Mason Estate in Abbott, Texas in 1999.
Chi Chi Dango
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Chicken Breasts with Creole Sauce
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager Estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.
Chicken Creole with Mango
Chicken Creole with Mango from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Fatah
A thick stew with mini-dumplings.
Chicken Flavored Eggs
This is a delicious recipe for sunny-side up eggs that well... taste surprisingly like chicken! If you like Rotisserie Chicken, you will love this simple but yummy breakfast recipe!
Chicken Kabobs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce and Lemon
Chicken Kabobs with Yogurt Dipping Sauce and Lemon from the Recidemia collection
Chicken Mango Stir-fry
Makes 4 servings.
Chicken Marsala (Jpfan01)
Submitted by Jpfan01 I love Chicken Marsala. I had it a couple times at a local Italian restaurant and decided I could do it myself. The only thing I was never really fond of in the recipe was how thick and syrup like the sauce was.
Chicken Moskva
4 servings Chicken Moskva
Chicken Paprika Stew with Tomato
Chicken Paprika Stew with Tomato from the Recidemia collection
Chicken with Carrot Chutney
Makes 6 servings
Chicken with Okra
In Romanian: Pui cu bame
Chicken with Snow Peas
Makes 6 servings
Chicken with Tomatoes
In Romanian: Pui cu rosii
Chilean Pastel de Choclo
300px| Chilean Pastel de Choclo There are many interpretations of this Mexican shrimp and corn casserole. In this one, Shrimp cooks with evaporated milk until it is slightly thick, then whirls in the food processor until smooth.

Chili
Chili is a simple and hearty meal, can be topped off nicely with coconut sour cream.
Chilies en nogales (stuffed chilies with waln
Chilies en nogales (stuffed chilies with waln from the Recidemia collection
Chili Paste
Prep Time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings
Chili Rice and Franks
Makes 6 servings.
Chilled Cucumber, Cilantro and Mint Salad
Chilled Cucumber, Cilantro and Mint Salad from the Recidemia collection
Chilled Rhubarb Soup
Yield: About 1 quart
Chilli Prawn and Bean Thread Noodle Salad
Chilli Prawn and Bean Thread Noodle Salad This recipe looks wonderful served in a big clear glass bowl and is so simple to make, and is low in fat as well.
Chin Chin
Nigerian cookies
Chin Chin I
Nigerian cookies
Chinese Almond Cookies
Makes 30 - 35 cookies.
Chinese Asparagus Salad
Serves 4 to 6
Chinese Black Pepper Steak
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is

Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup
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Chinese chicken with walnuts
Chinese chicken with walnuts from the Recidemia collection
Chinese Cucumber Salad
Chinese Cucumber Salad from the Recidemia collection
Chinese Fried Chicken
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Description
Chinese No-meat Balls
Yield: 8 servings. Serving size: 3 no-meat balls.
Chinese Pepper Steak II
Chinese Pepper Steak II from the Recidemia collection
Chinese Pork Hash
Pork Hash
Chinese-style Broccoli
This is a recipe I obtained from an Estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Corrigan Estate in Justin, Texas in 1992.
Chocolate Almond Torte
10 to 12 servings.
Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake
Chocolate-Amaretto Cheesecake from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate and Banana Bread
Chocolate and Banana Bread from the Recidemia collection
Chocolate and raspberry cream torte
Chocolate and raspberry cream torte from the Recidemia collection