
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)
Mouhalabieh
Pudding right|Mouhalabieh
Mr. Food's Northern Italian Pasta and Eggplant
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Mr. Food
Mr. Food's Pull-apart Polish Babka
Because of the way this bakes, I like to pull apart the baked dough instead of cutting it. I know it sounds funny, but I think it tastes even better that way! Try it. From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: Mr.
Mr. Morris' Salsa Cake
Mr. Morris' Salsa Cake from the Recidemia collection
Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper's Raspberry Pretzel Dessert
Contributed by Kellie Head. Kellie may be contacted at ParentingHumor
Mrs. Ball's Chutney
Mrs. Ball's chutney Peach and apricot chutney. Mrs. Ball started making the chutney after she moved to Johannesburg with her husband and seven children.
Mrs. Haller's Cheese Torte
Not quite a cheesecake and not quite a true torte, this is a very old recipe from my grandmother. This is a wonderfully creamy dessert, best served with a nice cup of coffee.
Msakaet al Bathinjan
Eggplant Casserole
Mtedza Puffs
Peanut puffs
Muhallabia I
Ground rice pudding
Muhallebi
(also Muhallabia, Mihallabiya) is a milk pudding thickened with rice flour and optionally perfumed with rosewater or orange flower water.
Mula ni Kadhi
Preparation Time : 30 Minutes Servings : 4
Mulhammar
Sweet rice
Mumma's Spaghetti
Mumma's Spaghetti from the Recidemia collection
Mung Bean Pudding
Green mung bean pudding with palm sugar is delicious Khmer Krom dessert. One of many fine products made by Khmer Krom is palm sugar,the best palm sugar is from Mott Chrouk(Chau Doc)province.
Muscadine Pudding Tarts
Dessert Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Mushroom Bolognese
Mushroom Bolognese from the Recidemia collection
Mushroom Fat-free Dressing
Source: Eating Smart by Jeanne Jones
Mustard and Sour Cream Sauce
In Romanian: Sos de mustar cu smantana
Mustard Cabbage Tsukemono
Japanese cabbage pickles.
Mustard Greens and Ham Hocks
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Mutton Stew
Serves 4 250px|MUTTON STEW
My Favorite Oriental Coleslaw
My Favorite Oriental Coleslaw from the Recidemia collection
My Mom's Easter Carrot Cake
This cake is really good. Enjoy.
My Mom's Poppy Seed Bread
This recipe was given to me by my friend, Tracy Wernsman. It is very yummy and I know holds a special place in her heart. Enjoy!
Mysore Pak
* Ethnicity - South Indian * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
N00b Makes Buns
I have been told that I cannot cook. Sometimes I have to agree, I burnt my oven pizza tonight. So I wanted to prove that I can to myself and those that doubt my hidden chef talents.
Naganegi stuffed with Crabmeat
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6
Naing Kuk
Naing Kuk Yield: 4 servings.
Namasu
Marinated Daikon and Carrot Salad I've been making this for years. I took a recipe and changed it, it had 30g of carrots, and I like about equal weight of carrot and daikon. I make this using my zester which is nothing like a Microplane zester.
Nam Prik
Grilled shrimp nam prik is easy to cook and can be served as an appetizer.
Namul I
Bean sprout salad Source: sneakykitchen.com
Nana Edith's Peach Dumplings
My Czechoslovakian Nana Edith used to make these every Summer. We'd look forward to her call telling us she found ripe peaches, & to please come to lunch. She taught my mother to make them & she taught me.
Nanaimo Bar
are a layered chocolate and custard desert named after the mining town, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.
Nan-i-Afghani
Afghan bread Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
Nankatai
Nankatai
Napa Cabbage Kim Chee
kim chee is a pickled salad/condiment type food served at virtually every Korean meal. It is often compared to saurkraut. It can be made not only with nappa cabbage, but with types of radishes, greens, or cucumbers.
Nariel Laddu
Ethnicity - Assamee, East Indian Type of meal - festive sweets
Nasi Lemak with Sambal Ikan Bilis
This is a typical Malay breakfast dish. coconut rice is best served at room temperature when the fragrance of the coconut rice can be best appreciated. Many different dishes maybe served with it but the most crucial is the chillie sauce.
Native American Fry Bread
Native American Fry Bread from the Recidemia collection
Navajo Fry Bread
Navajo Fry Bread
Nearly-Instant Strawberry Trifle
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Nectarine Meringue Crowns
Nectarine Meringue Crowns from the Recidemia collection
Nectarine Napoleons
Nectarine Napoleons from the Recidemia collection
Nectarines in White Zinfandel with Ice Cream
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings
Nest Style Biscuits
In Romanian: Pesmeciori cuiburi
New England Blueberry Pie
New England Blueberry Pie from the Recidemia collection

New York Cheesecake
Arnold Reuben, owner of Turf Restaurant at 49th and Broadway in New York City, developed the recipe for New York cheesecake in 1929 after eating a slice of cheese pie at a friend's home.
New York Pretzels
New York Pretzels Though reminiscent of the warm soft pretzels you may have had at baseball games or on the street, these are even better because they're fresh. Serve with yellow mustard.
New Zealand Baby Lamb Chops
1 serving Baby Lamb Chops