Recipe Sifter

Pork tenderloin casserole layered over scalloped potatoes and a seasoned bread crumb dressing with sage. A comforting one-dish dinner baked covered until fork-tender.

Layered vegetable terrine with three pureed mousses of pea, carrot, and cauliflower baked in a water bath. A stunning vegetarian centerpiece with a carrot-chive salad.

Even the sweet potato/yam "dis-liker" (me) liked the flavor of these. Nice little bite from the cayenne. And the amount of sugar was just right. I don't care for really "sweet" yam dishes at all! Thanks for this addition to our holiday dinner. (Part of my "Thanksgiving 2010" Menu)

Tender braised beef chuck with onion and celery in a thick, savory gravy served over egg noodles. A simple, hearty comfort dinner for two that simmers low and slow for about an hour.

Tortilla soup with shredded chicken, crispy fried tortilla strips, melted Monterey Jack, and creamy avocado. A blender-based broth makes weeknight prep painless.

A colonial-era chocolate pie with vanilla cake batter baked under a rich unsweetened chocolate sauce and topped with chopped nuts. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Vegan pineapple bundt cake made with silken tofu, applesauce, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, ground almonds, and crushed pineapple. Egg-free and dairy-free.

A savory and succulent stew made with stewing beef, chicken thighs, steak sauce and a bit of this and that which gives it a wonderful aroma and flavor!

Angel pound cake combines the richness of a butter pound cake with a lighter, more tender crumb. Made with butter, shortening, and a hint of lemon extract, baked in a tube pan for an hour and 15 minutes.

Old-fashioned yeast-risen buckwheat buttermilk pancakes with a tangy, earthy flavor. Mix the batter the night before and wake up to pancakes with zero morning effort.

Amaranth flour, whole wheat flour, dates and honey make a delicious and nutritious loaf of bread. Great for breakfast or a healthy snack during the day.

Here's a sweet chutney that has a lot of flavor and is perfect for flat breads.

Chocolate mayonnaise loaf cake is a Depression-era American classic with an unbelievably moist crumb. The mayo (which is just eggs and oil) replaces butter and eggs in this fudgy 8-ingredient bake.

Banana nut carrot cake squares blend mashed banana, grated carrot, walnuts, and warm cinnamon-clove spice into moist sheet-pan bars sweetened with brown sugar and honey.

A hearty ground turkey meatloaf seasoned with barbecue spice and Worcestershire, bound with bread and egg, and finished under a tomato paste glaze. Sliced and re-baked so every piece gets crisp edges.

A new twist on classic creamy carrot soup. Add a bit of lime juice for extra zing.