Recipe Sifter

Wild duck soaked in lemon water, stuffed with celery, onion, orange, and apple, then slow-roasted under salt pork until tender. A hunter's classic done right.

Sugar-free fresh strawberry spread made with ripe berries, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin. Low-calorie, no pectin needed, and ready in 15 minutes. Tastes like real fruit, not jam.

Buttery graham cracker crust layered with a tangy sweetened condensed milk filling, topped with apple pie filling and cinnamon walnuts. Serve warm or cold for an easy no-fuss apple dessert.

Toasted sesame sauce made from oven-toasted seeds and tahini, thickened with arrowroot and brightened with lemon zest and tamari. A rich, nutty vegan all-purpose sauce for pasta, vegetables, and grains.

Baked cheesecake with a cinnamon graham cracker crust, lemon-scented cream cheese filling, sour cream topping, and cherry-blueberry garnish. Freezer-friendly.

Three-layer cranberry cheese bars with a buttery oat crumble crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and whole berry cranberry sauce on top. Makes 24 bars for holiday baking trays.

Couscous with diced eggplant, turmeric, coriander, shallots, and lemon butter. A quick North African-inspired grain side dish that steams in just 5 minutes off the heat.

Chilled peaches in sweet white wine syrup with lemon juice. An elegant, four-ingredient French-style dessert that comes together in minutes.

Cheesecake cookie bars with a whole wheat walnut crust and honey-sweetened cream cheese filling flavored with lemon, vanilla, and fresh nutmeg. Cut into squares.

Sea bass fillets soaked in cumin-spiced milk, topped with a cilantro and green chile sauce, then baked in foil packets. Mexican-style fish that stays flaky and moist every time.

Orange hot and sweet mustard made with dry mustard, fresh orange and lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon. A bold homemade condiment that keeps for a month.

Blended dried fruit pudding made with peaches, apricots, dates, and pineapple soaked in lemon juice. A naturally sweet no-cook dessert with no added sugar.

Blueberry-peach meringue shell filled with almond cream custard and topped with fresh sliced peaches and blueberries. A light, elegant, show-stopping summer dessert.

Shrimp simmered in a coconut milk sauce with tomatoes, leeks, orange juice concentrate, mint, and Thai chili paste, served over basmati rice. A one-skillet dinner with sweet, spicy, and creamy notes in every spoonful.

Poached chicken layered with a silky walnut and coriander sauce, drizzled with paprika-infused walnut oil. Known as Circassian chicken in Turkish cuisine, this elegant cold dish is a showpiece for any gathering.

Cherry Cheesecake Tarts with Buttery Almond Pastry recipe