Recipe Sifter

Sweet pickled figs preserved in a sugar and vinegar syrup with whole cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. A classic Southern canning recipe for ripe figs.

Homemade pizza dough made from scratch with yeast, rolled thin, and baked crisp with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and oregano. An Italian-American classic that's simple enough for any weeknight.

Eggplant stuffed l'italienne: small eggplants hollowed and refilled with their salted pulp, tuna, anchovy, capers, olives, tomato, and bread crumbs. Southern Italian summer at its briniest.

Hot bananas a la Baloo are grilled bananas marinated in honey, sambal oelek, and soy sauce. Spicy-sweet Indonesian-Japanese fusion side that pairs with grilled meats. Just four ingredients.

From recipe request: posted by SuzieQue. Banana bread become an American staple because of its good flavor and adaptability-sandwiched with cream cheese it makes a meal , and it keeps so well it is ready for a snack or dessert whenever needed. This version includes wheat germ and whole-wheat flour for extra goodness.

Hashbrown casserole with frozen hash browns, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cream of chicken soup topped with buttery corn flake crumbs. A classic potluck side dish baked for an hour.

Coconut chocolate cheesecake with unsweetened chocolate for bittersweet depth, flaked coconut, and a brandy sour cream topping on graham cracker crust. Three layers of rich, dense indulgence.

Homemade English muffins from scratch: yeasted dough rolled and cut into discs, dusted with cornmeal, and griddle-baked low and slow until they develop those signature nooks and crannies.

Simple Irish soda-style bread with butter, raisins, and no yeast. Creamed butter and sugar give it a tender, cake-like crumb. Just mix and bake.

Pumpkin chocolate chip bundt cake made with sweetened pumpkin pie filling and warm cinnamon, studded with semisweet chocolate chips. A one-bowl mix and pour into a tube pan, no special pans or steps needed.

Elegant cranberry twist on Peach Melba with poached peach halves, vanilla ice cream, and a pureed cranberry-kirsch sauce. A stunning dinner party dessert served in stemmed glasses.

Whole green apples cored and stuffed with sauteed sausage, garlic, and onion, topped with brown sugar and bacon, then baked until the apples are soft. A savory-sweet brunch dish or hearty fall dinner.

Southern-style bundt cake with buttermilk tang and coconut-rum flavor. The dense, buttery crumb stays moist for days. Perfect for family reunions and Sunday suppers.

Latigo chili is a serious Tex-Mex three-meat chili of brisket, venison, and pork simmered with ancho chiles, beer, tequila, and staged cumin additions. Built for a crowd of 20.

Four-fruit pie with rhubarb, apple, blueberries, and raspberries in a double-crust shell. A tart-sweet summer pie that showcases the season's best.

A scrumptious side dish where chickpeas are given a spicy taste.