7,500 grete recipes

Pfeffernüsse-style German spice cookies with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, and allspice, finished with a drop of brandy before baking. A traditional holiday cookie that keeps for weeks in a tin.

Italian veal rolls (involtini) stuffed with prosciutto and Grana Padano, browned in butter, and braised in white wine with tomato paste. A classic Northern Italian secondo.

Steamed salmon in orange-tomato sauce poaches skinless salmon fillets over a bright reduction of orange juice, white wine, garlic, and plum tomatoes, perfumed with fresh basil. A light, low-fat 35-minute weeknight dinner.

Ramps piquante simmers wild Appalachian ramps in sharp cheddar sauce sparked by Worcestershire and white wine vinegar. Spooned over crisp toast for an earthy spring brunch.

Cherry-pistachio biscotti studded with tart dried cherries and bright green pistachios, brightened with lime zest and twice-baked to that classic dunkable crunch. Holiday cookie tin material.

International meatballs in vodka: beef and pork meatballs seasoned with lemon zest and nutmeg, simmered in a sour cream sauce with vodka and vermouth.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with seasoned turkey, celery, and cheese, baked in creamy cheddar sauce. Freezer-friendly comfort food.

French-style fruit fritters: apple, orange, or pineapple slices macerated in lemon and sugar, dipped in an egg-white-lightened batter, and deep-fried golden. Serve with powdered sugar or syrup.

Homemade spaghetti marinara with garlic-infused olive oil, simmered tomatoes, basil, oregano, and a kick of red pepper. A from-scratch Italian classic in about an hour.

Rolled poppy seed cookies with fresh orange juice and zest in an oil-based dough. Thin, crisp, and nutty with a bright citrus flavor in every bite.

Lemon yogurt poppy seed muffins with a tangy lemon glaze, made with lowfat lemon yogurt and fresh lemon zest. Tender crumb with a bright citrus punch and a satisfying poppy seed crunch in every bite.

Vegetarian enchiladas filled with sauteed eggplant, zucchini, onion, and green chiles in salsa-softened corn tortillas topped with cilantro. A light, vegan-friendly Mexican dinner for two.

Rich lemon chiffon pie with whipped cream and gelatin-set lemon curd folded together in a baked shell. A bright, airy citrus dessert with a cloud-like texture and tart finish.

Baked turkey empanadas with a whole wheat cornmeal crust filled with cheddar cheese and green chiles. Homemade dough, golden and flaky, great for using leftover turkey.

Paska: a traditional Ukrainian Easter bread braided with lemon zest, almond extract, and butter, topped with an egg wash and slivered almonds. Rich, golden, and festive.

New Orleans-style pain perdu French toast with orange flower water, brandy, lemon zest, and nutmeg. Stale French bread soaked rich and fried golden, dusted with powdered sugar.