Recipe Sifter

Soft drop cookies loaded with apricot nectar, apricot preserves, and chopped dried apricots for triple fruit flavor in every bite.

Pimento-stuffed olives wrapped in sharp cheddar dough with a kick of cayenne, baked until golden and puffed. A retro cocktail party appetizer that never goes out of style.

Old-fashioned navy bean soup simmered with smoky ham hocks, carrots, celery, and onions. Partially pureed for a thick, creamy body. Soak overnight, simmer low for 3 hours.

Made with soy milk and cornmeal, this simple bread is great for sandwiches.

Surprise your family at the next reunion with this decadent cake everyone will enjoy!

Flour-coated chicken breasts seared golden then simmered in crushed Italian plum tomatoes with mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Electric skillet cacciatore over spaghetti.

These are the original famous sticky cinnamon buns, similar to those found at the Cinnabon chain of fast food outlets.

I have not tried this myself yet, but a good friend of mine uses it all the time and sent it to me. I don't know the 'time', etc. this posting requires. It looks simple and easy enough. It's your guess. :)

Light, fluffy cornmeal dumplings that cook right on top of your soup, stew, or stock in just 15 minutes. Small-batch recipe for one serving, easily doubled. Includes a cheese variation.

Very quick and easy. This recipe saves time by using quick crescent rolls instead of traditional pastry.

Empanadas are Brazil's national appetizer, tiny pies filled with chicken olives, and peas.

Got his recipe in an email. From the Harvest restaurant, Cambridge, MA

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Indulge into this rich and decadent cake that is perfect for chocolate lovers!

A light, springy chocolate sponge cake made with just six pantry staples and absolutely no eggs or dairy. Two layers sandwiched with fudge icing, dusted with grated chocolate and powdered sugar. Vegan baking at its most unfussy.

Homemade easy hot cakes from a handful of pantry staples, flour, milk, eggs, and butter, whisked into a smooth batter and griddled golden. Soft, lightly sweet pancakes ready for jam or your favorite topping.