Recipe Sifter

Microwave chocolate pecan fudge made with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, butter, and evaporated milk. No candy thermometer needed for this quick, foolproof method.

Maple pecan upside-down cake with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, currants, yogurt, and a hint of mace. Inverted to reveal a sticky, caramelized pecan topping served warm.

Classic pecan melt away cookies made with cake flour and unsalted butter for an ultra-tender, powdered-sugar-dusted shortbread. Drop cookies that dissolve on the tongue in seconds.

Brownie pecan pie with melted sweet chocolate, corn syrup, and whole pecans in a flaky crust. A fudgy, gooey mashup of two classic Southern desserts.

Glazed apple cake: silky McIntosh apple purée folded into a warm-spiced batter, topped with fanned Granny Smith slices and a glossy apricot jam glaze. A bakery-style fall dessert.

Cajun lamb curry blends Louisiana heat with Indian spice. Coconut cream, cayenne, jalapeno, ripe banana, and toasted pecans build a sweet-hot curry served over rice.

Pecan macaroons with oat bran, amaretto, and almond extract folded into stiff meringue and baked until golden. Naturally gluten-free cookies with crispy edges and a chewy center.

Acorn squash stuffed with brown rice cooked in chicken broth, unsweetened applesauce, toasted pecans, celery, and ground ginger. A hearty fall side dish or light main.

Whole wheat zucchini oatmeal muffins fold grated zucchini, toasted oats, and pecans into a cinnamon-spiced batter lightened with apple butter. Moist, hearty, and a sneaky way to use up summer squash.

Pecan squares with a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey pecan pie filling baked on a sheet pan. All the flavor of pecan pie in a portable, shareable bar cookie format.

Cajun barbecue sauce with bacon, pecans, honey, and citrus blended smooth. A spicy-sweet sauce with three peppers, orange rind, and Tabasco for chicken, pork, or ribs.

Philadelphia sticky buns are a Pennsylvania Dutch classic: soft enriched yeast dough with cardamom, baked under a brown sugar, butter, and whole pecan glaze. Sticky, sweet, and unapologetic.

Homemade chocolate toffee candy with buttery brown sugar toffee, chopped pecans, and a layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate. Just four ingredients and a candy thermometer.

Pumpkin cheesecake with a praline pecan-graham cracker crust, brown sugar filling, and warm spices. A rich Thanksgiving dessert that chills overnight for clean slices.

Old-fashioned Southern pralines with brown sugar, evaporated milk, pecans, and a touch of maple. Buttery, crumbly candy that melts the second it hits your tongue.

Wild rice and turkey salad with chopped apples, raisins, celery, and scallions in an olive oil vinaigrette with nutmeg. A great way to use leftover turkey.