Recipe Sifter

Fat-free homemade bagels made in a bread machine: flour, yeast, water, and egg white kneaded, shaped, boiled, and baked for a chewy crust and soft interior.

Pseftokeftedes are Santorini tomato fritters mixing chopped Roma tomatoes, scallions, garlic, mint, and oregano into a pancake-style batter, fried crisp in olive oil. Vegetarian Greek meze.

Salt-rising bread made with a potato water starter fermented overnight. A heritage Appalachian yeast bread with a distinctive tangy flavor and dense crumb.

Whole wheat French bread baguettes with a golden egg-wash crust. Hand-kneaded, naturally risen, and freezer-friendly. Four long loaves from one simple dough.

Kishka (stuffed derma) made with flour, corn flakes, bread, and paprika rolled in foil and baked until firm. A classic Jewish deli appetizer that freezes beautifully for Shabbat or holidays.

Baked falafel made with chickpeas, cumin, coriander, and cilantro. Pan-seared then oven-finished for a crispy outside without deep frying. Served with creamy cucumber dressing.

Ranch bread machine loaf: bread flour, olive oil and a packet of dry ranch dressing mix create a savory, herb-loaded bread perfect for sandwiches and dunking in soup.

Diabetic-friendly lemon cream pie with a blind-baked pastry crust, tart lemon custard set with gelatin, and a light whipped topping. Bright, creamy, and sugar-free.

Lickety-Split Cocoa Cake: a one-bowl, eggless, dairy-free chocolate cake mixed with water, oil, and a splash of vinegar. The original Depression-era "crazy cake" that bakes up tender every time.

Zucchini mock apple pie with sweet raisins folded through and a buttery crumb topping. Lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg fool the taste buds into reading squash as apple, with chewy raisins adding depth.

Soft homemade yeast buns with a tender crumb, shaped and baked fresh for burgers, pulled pork, or any barbecue sandwich. Two rises and a quick knead give you 20 golden buns that beat anything from the store.

Crispy Belgian apple fritters made with just 3 ingredients: sliced apple rings dipped in a light beer batter and fried golden. Serve with custard or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Chicken simmered for two hours with carrots, celery, onions, and allspice, then crowned with tangy tomato-mustard dumplings that steam right on top. A slow-cooked Sunday dinner worth every minute.

Slow-simmered chicken and okra gumbo with a medium-brown roux, fresh tomatoes, and onions. The okra cooks down past the slime stage into a thick, velvety Louisiana classic served over rice.

Chocolate lace cornucopias: delicate chocolate-nut cookies rolled warm into crisp cones and filled with whipped cream. A stunning, bakery-style dessert cookie.

Classic whole wheat sandwich bread made with active dry yeast, producing three golden loaves with a tender crumb and nutty flavor. The reliable recipe you'll turn to for weekly bread baking.