Recipe Sifter

Baklava layers buttered phyllo with cinnamon-spiced walnuts, bakes until golden, then drinks in a citrus-honey syrup steeped with cloves. Greek taverna classic finished with whole cloves studded into each diamond.

Homemade crunchy granola with rolled oats, coconut, almonds, sesame, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ, baked low and slow with honey and vanilla. Raisins stirred in after cooling.

Pumpkin chiffon pie folds whipped egg whites and cream into a spiced pumpkin custard for a light, mousse-like Thanksgiving classic. Cloud-soft texture with all the warm pumpkin pie flavor.

Chewy chocolate brownies topped with a butterscotch chip drizzle. Lighter brownies made with an egg-and-egg-white blend, finished with a piped baggie drizzle for elegant butterscotch ribbons.

Cornmeal pancakes with melted lard, plenty of baking powder, and a tender, slightly grainy crumb. A 15-minute breakfast pancake with old-fashioned corn flavor and crispy edges.

Sour cream apple pancakes with grated apple, whole wheat flour, and a hint of cinnamon. Tender, lightly sweet breakfast pancakes with a tangy buttermilk-style crumb.

Double chocolate brownies brushed with Grand Marnier and finished with pecans. Dense, fudgy, and laced with orange liqueur for a grown-up dessert.

Espresso brownie bars layered with a Kahlua-spiked cream cheese topping and feathered with melted chocolate for a marbled, bakery-window finish. Rich, fudgy, and built for a coffee-lover's dessert table.

Mom's pecan pie is the classic Southern holiday dessert with brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and a generous cup of pecans in a pre-baked flaky pie shell. A Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition.

Old-fashioned chili beans from scratch with dried pinto beans, ground beef, red chili sauce, and a splash of vinegar. A six-hour slow simmer for deep, rich, no-shortcuts flavor.

Traditional Irish soda scones made with buttermilk, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Tender, biscuit-style scones with a soft crumb, ready in under 40 minutes. No yeast needed.

Instead of mayonnaise, use green olives tapenade to spread the sandwich, which gives the sandwich tangy flavor. Grilling adds the nice smokiness into the these juicy and tender summer vegetables. Delicious and light summer sandwiches.

Burrito is one of the easiest foods to make, and it's also delicious and filling. A quick way to make a tasty and nutritious meal.

Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. Spread with mashed roasted garlic, topped with grilled potato slices, crisp-fried pancetta bits, black olives and rosemary, sprinkled with mozzarella cheese.

Like making omelette for breakfast, because it's easy, filling and packed with nutrients.

A truly decadent french toast stuffed with almonds and cream cheese. Talk about kicking it up a notch!