Recipe Sifter

Sourdough steak uses tangy sourdough starter as a wet dip before dredging round steak in seasoned flour for a crispy, pan-fried crust. A frontier-style take on chicken fried steak.

Saffron pasta dough kneads durum semolina flour with saffron-bloomed water for golden, fragrant fresh pasta. Egg-free formula works for hand-rolled or extruder shapes.

A rustic Swiss elderberry tart with a buttery shortcrust, ground hazelnut layer, and dark, sweet-tart elderberry syrup filling. Old-world fall baking served warm with whipped cream.

Bread machine beer bread studded with broken pretzel sticks for a salty crunch in every slice. Made with light beer, bread flour, and a touch of ginger for a pub-inspired loaf.

Mexican garlic soup with 10 cloves of garlic sauteed in butter, simmered in stock, and topped with a poached egg, asadero cheese, and parsley. Rustic, warming, and ready in 25 minutes.

They won't need refrigeration, and should stay fresh for several weeks or until the end of time.

Low-fat pie crust made with a blend of unbleached and whole wheat pastry flour and margarine. A lighter, flaky shell for savory pies and quiches with a simple blind-bake option for fruit fillings.

Make your family seafood lovers with this scrumptious dish that's easy to make and is stress free!

Crab cakes bound with a silky béchamel and sharpened with dijon, horseradish, and capers, then pan-fried in a crisp breadcrumb crust until deep golden brown.

Homemade jalapeno cheese crackers with cheddar, cornmeal, and chili powder. Crispy, spicy, and buttery with real jalapeno pieces baked right into the dough.

Homemade dog biscuits packed with wholesome whole wheat, rye, and cracked wheat, baked until golden and crunchy. Made with real beef or chicken broth, these bone-shaped treats store for months and make tail-wagging gifts.

Layered oatmeal bars with a brown sugar oat crust, chopped peanuts, semisweet chocolate, and caramel ice cream topping drizzled through the middle. Chewy, crunchy, and irresistible.

Cheese dill bread using frozen bread dough, kneaded with cheddar and fresh dill, then baked with a melted cheese topping. A shortcut loaf with from-scratch flavor.

Biskuitstreifle, a traditional German soup garnish of light baked egg-and-flour strips. A sponge-like savory dough cut into thin batons, dropped into broth just before serving for body and bite.

Crispy potato latkes loaded with shredded carrots and zucchini, pan-fried golden on a hot griddle. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce for dipping. Makes 36 latkes.

Italian lamb cacciatore braises cubed lamb shoulder with garlic, rosemary, sage and a splash of vinegar for a rustic, hunter-style one-pot stew. Tangy, tender, and deeply aromatic.