Recipe Sifter

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Slice-and-bake butterscotch cookies with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a make-ahead frozen dough. Press into loaf pans, freeze, then slice thin and bake whenever the craving hits.

Three grain muffins made with bran cereal, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour sweetened with molasses, honey, and dried figs. Hearty, high-fiber breakfast muffins.

Crustless Greek-style cheesecake made with cream cheese, yogurt, and lemon zest, topped with a warm honey glaze. Lighter and tangier than a traditional New York cheesecake.

German cheese torte with a cinnamon graham crust top and bottom, filled with ricotta beaten with eggs, sugar, and a splash of heavy cream. Old-world dessert, baked in a springform.

A Southern-style pound cake with butter, five eggs, and a hint of almond extract, baked low and slow then soaked with a warm lemon glaze. Dense, buttery, and utterly addictive.

Mexican-style scrambled eggs with sauteed zucchini, chili powder, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A low-carb, veggie-loaded breakfast that feeds six in 30 minutes.

Bulgur pilaf studded with dried apricots and raisins, simmered in chicken broth and finished with fresh parsley. A nutty, high-fiber whole grain side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Ground turkey meatloaf baked in a Bundt pan with curry powder, chutney, and sweet apple. A showstopping centerpiece that slices like a dream.

Soft chocolate drop cookies packed with maraschino cherries and topped with a glossy chocolate frosting. Buttermilk keeps them tender. Makes 4 to 5 dozen in about 30 minutes, so they're built for holiday cookie trays and bake sales.

Buttery angel hair pasta with broccoli, browned garlic, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan. A 15-minute Italian-style weeknight dinner with big flavor.

Old-fashioned marshmallow fudge with unsweetened chocolate, milk, corn syrup, and vanilla. Cooked to soft ball stage, beaten until thick, then studded with marshmallow pieces.

Irish freckle bread is a soft potato yeast bread studded with raisins. Made with mashed potatoes and potato water for an incredibly tender, moist crumb.

Nova Scotia dressing made with mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, onion, and poultry seasoning. The Maritime classic that pairs with roast chicken or turkey.

Bulgur wheat pilaf with dried figs, orange juice, sherry, and toasted sesame seeds. A nutty, fruity grain side dish with California flair.

Bread machine orange coconut bread with shredded carrot, orange zest, and toasted coconut. Soft, sweet, and dump-and-press easy with active dry yeast and bread flour.