Recipe Sifter

Whole wheat trail cookie bars with dried figs, golden raisins, walnuts, and wheat germ, sweetened with honey and molasses. A hearty, portable snack baked in one pan.

Golden-seared veal cutlets topped with a warm bourbon-spiked apricot and orange compote laced with ginger. Sweet, savory, and citrusy all at once, this elegant 40-minute dinner for four feels like a special occasion.

Bulgur wheat pilaf with dried figs, orange juice, sherry, and toasted sesame seeds. A nutty, fruity grain side dish with California flair.

Microwave ginger squash soup with butternut, fresh ginger, orange juice and zest, finished with nutmeg. An elegant fall starter ready in 30 minutes, no stovetop required.

Citrus blueberry muffins with bright orange zest folded through a tender buttermilk-style batter and studded with juicy blueberries. Easy 30-minute breakfast bake.

Silky pumpkin mousse pie made with whipped egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a hint of orange zest. A no-bake holiday dessert that's lighter than traditional pumpkin pie.

No-sugar raisin bars sweetened only with raisins and unsweetened apple juice, made with whole wheat flour and warm spices. Low calorie and naturally sweet.

Poppyseed thumbprint cookies with Grand Marnier, orange zest, and currant jelly centers. Buttery shortbread-style cookies with a subtle crunch and jewel-toned filling.

Baked rice pudding with red currant sauce features individual orange-scented custards topped with tart ruby-red currant puree. An elegant Scandinavian-inspired dessert.

Salmon steamed in parchment paper with a teriyaki-orange marinade, green onions, and fresh orange slices. An elegant en papillote method that keeps the fish moist with easy cleanup.

Low-fat chicken a l'orange with a glossy orange juice and honey sauce spooned over pan-cooked chicken breasts. Fresh orange sections and a splash of orange liqueur brighten every bite.

Homemade apple-pear butter with orange juice and orange zest, slow-cooked until thick and spreadable, then canned in a boiling-water bath. A classic fall preserve that keeps for months.

Traditional mincemeat filling with beef, suet, green tomatoes, tart apples, raisins, and warm spices. Canned with brandy for holiday pies, makes 3 quarts.

Showstopper cheesecake with a pecan shortbread crust, cranberry glaze layer, white chocolate orange filling, and candied orange slice topping. A stunning holiday dessert that requires overnight chilling.

Room temperature pasta primavera with green and white fettuccine, prosciutto, snow peas, and a raspberry vinegar dressing. Finished with Parmesan and citrus zest.

Chicken cranberry bake with a sweet-tart sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, orange zest, and fresh cranberries spooned over partially baked chicken breasts. A festive one-dish dinner for fall and winter.