Recipe Sifter

One day I was in the mood for rye bread but I had no rye flour, so what did I do? I made a loaf of bread that tastes so much like the real thing, I am not sure I will mess with real rye (and the extra gluten) anymore.

Forget about store-bought cupcakes that are usually packed with sugar, additives, and preservatives. These cupcakes take no time to make and turn out fluffy and moist. Eat them plain or frost these yummy treats with your favorite frosting.

The now defunct Jordan Marsh made the absolute best blueberry muffins. This recipe comes close. Hope you enjoy.

This is simply the 'BEST' and most 'UNIQUE SHAPED' samosa I have seen in all my life!These little potli samosas will sure make your guests ooh and aah o'er them. I promise you will love them. This is another one of the Diwali special dishes lined up on my list of things to make this year for Diwali:) This is also something I'd love everyone to try for this coming Cookathon as the theme is appetisers, and this sure is one!

Quick-mix coconut macaroons that come together in minutes with no special equipment, baking up into sweet, chewy cookies with toasted coconut flavor.

Soft mini yeast rolls shaped into adorable two-tiered buns, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast with jam or butter, these tender rolls are a showstopper.

I got this recipe out of a magazine a few years back and I have made it a lot. The person who submitted it said it won her a blue ribbon, she also said she was a six-time Pillsbury Bake-Off finalist. I had no way to confirm this but the recipe sounded good and when I tried it I loved it.

A tender, slightly sweet cornbread studded with bursts of whole corn kernels for added texture and flavor. This classic quick bread is perfect alongside chili, barbecue, or as a cozy side dish. Ready in under an hour with minimal hands-on time.

Classic banana bread enriched with sour cream for extra moisture and tenderness. Mix it up in one bowl, bake for an hour, and enjoy warm slices with butter.

After a few potsticker recipes, I finally made my very first bunch of pot sticky buns (another popular food in China). They came out soft, and quite delicious. Nicely browned and crispy at the bottom. It's an excellent way to use up some of our fresh veggies.

Reduce the fat of a full flavored quiche Lorraine by replacing the cream with buttermilk and using an easy press in the pan crust.

I hope I added all of spices. Incredible company for chicken which makes it tasteful and aromatic. Thanks, it was exciting to make this dish.

Homemade cream of chicken soup isn't hard to make and it can't compare to store-bought.

These cookies are sweet and they really don't need any frosting, but they should be sprinkled with colored sugar before baking. They are very pretty at Christmas time.

Perfect for Autumn, rich pecans, pumpkin and nutmeg, a match made in heaven.

Yeast-risen Belgian waffles with separated eggs for an incredibly light, airy texture and deep pockets perfect for catching syrup. The batter rises for 45 minutes before cooking, creating waffles with a crispy exterior and tender, almost custardy interior.