Recipe Sifter

Double chocolate chip cookies with melted semisweet chocolate in the dough plus chocolate morsels and walnuts folded in. Rich, fudgy, and intensely chocolatey drop cookies.

Layered banana, mixed fresh fruit, non-fat vanilla yogurt, and chopped walnuts assembled in 10 minutes. A light, no-cook dessert or breakfast parfait with no added sugar.

Thin spaghetti tossed in a buttery cream sauce with scallions and lemon zest, topped with golden whitefish caviar. A luxurious two-person pasta ready in 20 minutes.

Simple cheddar cheese pie with a rich egg custard of heavy cream, milk, and a dash of Tabasco baked in a flaky pie shell. A savory quiche-style main that serves six with minimal effort.

Chiang Mai steaks feature pan-fried beef tenderloin in a rich peanut butter curry coconut sauce, garnished with kiwi and toasted coconut. Thai-inspired and ready in 40 minutes.

Stir-fried tofu or beef with onions tosses pressed tofu (or sliced flank steak) in a sherry-soy-ginger marinade, then wok-cooks with caramelized onions and garlic.

Make-ahead wild rice chicken casserole loaded with crunchy water chestnuts, tender celery, and a creamy mushroom soup topping baked until golden and bubbly. Freezer-friendly comfort food for two.

Garbanzo sandwich spread mashed with salsa, lemon juice, tomatoes, cilantro, and cayenne. A five-minute, no-cook vegan spread that works on sandwiches, wraps, or as a dip.

Steamed spinach dressed with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and a touch of vinegar. An authentic Korean banchan side dish (sigumchi namul) in minutes.

Deep-dish peach pie with a tangy cream cheese pastry top draped over six cups of fresh peaches, brown sugar, and nutmeg. The cream cheese makes the crust shatteringly tender and golden under the egg wash and sugar.

A quick rendition of a tasty black-eyed pea soup that tastes amazing with a crusty bread.

Tequila-marinated chicken wings grilled with chili powder, cayenne, and lime juice. Marinated overnight for maximum flavor, then basted on the grill. Serve with salsa or cheese dip.

Low-fat four-spice bundt cake with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, plump golden raisins, and buttermilk. An egg-white-lightened tube cake finished with orange syrup and fresh orange slices.

Cajun-style crab boil with live blue crabs, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and tri-color peppers. A one-pot Southern seafood feast ready in 30 minutes that serves 4.

Grilled lamb kabobs marinated overnight in soy sauce, garlic, and white wine vinegar, skewered with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and small onions.

Teddy bear shaped oatmeal cookies decorated with icing faces and candy noses. A fun baking project kids love, made with brown sugar, oats, and real butter.