Recipe Sifter

Lamb kebabs marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and mint, threaded with fresh mint leaves and scallions, then grilled over medium-hot heat. Works with beef sirloin too.

Le Bisse are traditional S-shaped butter cookies with lemon zest, made from a simple egg-butter-flour dough. Crisp and golden, these French-style cookies have an elegant shape and delicate crumb.

Le Papet Vaudois is a traditional Swiss dish of leeks and potatoes braised in white wine and vegetable broth with nutmeg, finished with milk. Serve with sausage and crusty bread.

Twice-baked stuffed potato loaded with cottage cheese, cheddar, sunflower seeds, green pepper, carrots, and scallions. A lean, vegetable-packed baked potato made in the microwave.

Creamy leek soup blended smooth with apples, potato, carrots, orange juice, and a hint of curry. A one-pot pureed soup with a sweet, earthy flavor and no cream needed.

Lefse is a traditional Norwegian soft flatbread made from scalded milk, lard, and flour, rolled paper-thin and cooked on a griddle. Served warm with butter and sugar for a simple, authentic Scandinavian treat.

Rich fish chowder with five pounds of fish simmered in fish stock, thickened with a butter roux, and finished with cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a velvety, hearty bowl.

Lemon curd coffee cake made from a buttery yeast dough rolled with tangy lemon curd filling, sliced into swirls, and baked with a walnut topping. A stunning brunch centerpiece.

Lemon yogurt bread: a tender quick bread loaf made with lemon yogurt and fresh lemon juice. Makes two loaves perfect for gifting, freezing, or weekend breakfast.

Light cream of pea soup combines pureed green peas with a quick white sauce of butter, flour, and milk. A simple vegetarian soup ready in 40 minutes with pantry staples.

Light turkey jambalaya: a Louisiana-style one-pot rice dish built with lean turkey breast and turkey sausage instead of pork and andouille. All the Creole flavor, half the fat.

Light wheat pizza dough with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and a sponge starter for extra flavor. A hearty crust with nutty grain notes for homemade pizza night.

Linguine with clams in a peppery watercress and white wine sauce with garlic and green onions. A light, briny pasta dinner for two that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Linguine with steamed mussels, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, red bell peppers, and fresh basil in a white wine and fish stock sauce. A Mediterranean seafood pasta ready in an hour.

Linzer thumbprint cookies with ground almonds, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and cherry jam centers. An Austrian-inspired butter cookie with a tender, nutty crumb.

Individual baked chocolate fig puddings with cocoa, stewed California figs, and vanilla, topped warm with marshmallows and walnut halves. A vintage dessert with old-fashioned charm.