Recipe Sifter

Buttermilk pancakes with vanilla and maple syrup whisked right into the batter for fluffy, lightly sweet stacks. Two leaveners and tangy buttermilk give them serious lift without going dense.

Banana nut muffins with a moist, tender crumb from ripe mashed bananas and a cup of chopped walnuts. The trick is mixing the batter just enough, so they bake up soft and golden, never tough. Great warm with jam.

Flaky buttermilk biscuits with frozen shortening shards for maximum lift and tender layers. The fool-proof technique for tall, golden biscuits every time.

Tender flaky biscuits made with cake flour, butter, milk, and an egg. Cornmeal-dusted pan for crisp bottoms and biscuits set close so they rise tall instead of spreading.

Sour cream and herb drop biscuits skip the rolling and cutting for a quick savory biscuit dotted with fresh dill, chives, or scallions. Tender, tangy, ready in 30 minutes from bowl to oven.

Sailors' favorite chocolate chip cookies blend peanut butter into a classic chocolate chip dough for soft, peanut-buttery cookies loaded with chocolate. A pantry-friendly bake-sale staple.

Brown sugar chocolate chip cookies with extra brown sugar, a splash of corn syrup, and three full cups of semisweet chips. Soft, chewy centers, golden edges, and a deep butterscotch backbone.

Moravian Christmas cookies rolled paper-thin with molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices like clove, cinnamon, and ginger. A heritage Pennsylvania Dutch holiday cookie that snaps with every bite.

Cocoa-based brownies cut into star shapes for parties and patriotic occasions. A blend of butter and shortening keeps them tender and chewy with a deep chocolate edge.

Sugar-free carrot cake packed with grated carrots, chopped pecans, and warm cinnamon-nutmeg spice. Bake in a tube pan or cook fast in the microwave for an easy diabetic-friendly dessert.

Oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies pack three textural classics into one chewy cookie: hearty oats, toasty walnuts, and pools of melted semisweet chocolate. Drop-style, no chilling needed.

Eggless rolled ginger cookies cut into Easter egg shapes, sweetened with molasses and warmed with ginger and cinnamon. An old-fashioned holiday cookie perfect for decorating with kids.

Classic buttermilk biscuits made with vegetable shortening for maximum flakiness, ready in 20 minutes. These tender, golden biscuits need just 10 kneads and a quick bake at 450°F to achieve bakery-quality results at home.

Classic homemade biscuits with a golden crust and tender crumb, easily customizable with whole wheat flour, sharp cheddar, or garlic powder for savory variations.

Savory rice stuffed pork chops with bacon, mushrooms, and vegetables. Double-thick chops bake slowly, basted to juicy perfection with Burgundy sauce.

Heaven and hell cake stacks airy angel food and dark devil's food layers with peanut butter mousse between, all under a glossy chocolate ganache. A showstopping light-and-dark cake with a chocolate-peanut butter heart.