Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
This cake was created from thrift and was supposedly named after its appearance, which reminded people of the muddy Mississippi River bottom.
Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.
Developed in the 1980s by a chef in Hong Kong, this sauce is all about umami.
The clams’ natural briny sweetness serves as a surprising foil for the tender fritter batter—just be sure to pull off the tough outer coating of the siphon.
A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.
Semolina flour and turmeric give this simple cake a sunny hue and nutty flavor.
We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.