Recipe Sifter

Fluffy pumpkin pie with whipped egg whites folded into a rum-spiked custard, baked in a three-temperature method for a tall, mousse-light filling. Two pies for the holiday table.

A tasty yet hearty banana bread. Lots of banana flavor, and nutmeg enhances the banana taste and adds a zing. Not too much sugar but just right amount makes this bread ideal for breakfast.

Apple maple jam captures fall in a jar with finely chopped apples, pure maple syrup, and warm spices. A small-batch canning recipe with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves cooked to the jellying point.

Pumpkin, cognac, cream cheese, sour cream and spices make this cheesecake creamy, smooth, rich and delicious. The toasted almonds adds extra nuttiness, and it also gives the cheesecake a beautiful coating on the outer edge. This is the kind of cheesecake that everyone gives a big "WOW".

Strawberry Newtons recipe (can use strawberries or figs)

An easy classic that's even easier using a microwave oven.

Classic double-crust apple pie with Golden Delicious apples tossed in cinnamon, nutmeg and just enough flour to thicken the juices. Dot with butter, vent the top crust, and bake until the filling bubbles up through the slits.

Light and fluffy classic French pastry, to make cream puffs, eclairs sweets and savory dishes too. A timeless classic pastry recipe everyone should be familiar with.

Apple-cranberry chutney simmers Rome apples with tart cranberries, golden raisins, orange zest, and warm spices, then gets pulsed in the food processor for a chunky-smooth holiday condiment.

I used whole milk and whole wheat flour, and the mini pumpkin loaves came out nicely fluffy, moist and very flavorful.

I made this because it sounded soooo good! It was delicious. And those in my family that tried it really liked it too!

Prune whip spice cake with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, topped with homemade prune butter frosting studded with chopped prunes and nuts. A vintage classic.

Broccoli ricotta quiche with cheddar, yogurt, and a whisper of nutmeg in a flaky crust. A lighter take on quiche that still satisfies with every slice.

Broccoli and Swiss cheese soup blends sautéed leeks, garlic, and a splash of half-and-half into a creamy puréed bowl with whole florets reserved on top.

Learn techniques to make a moist meatloaf main dish with traditional and several surprising ingredients that work together to hold in moisture while enriching the sweet, tangy glaze.

Spiced prune whip cake with prune juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice baked in a tube pan. A moist, warmly spiced vintage cake that's a community favorite with over 100 reviews.