Recipe Sifter

Classic, hearty split pea soup just like the famous Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant in California. Thick, comforting, and naturally vegan with an optional Instant Pot variation to speed up cooking time.

Tender chicken simmers with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in this classic Persian celery stew. Bright parsley and buttery sauteed celery make this Iranian khoresh-e karafs a fragrant weeknight dinner served over fluffy rice.

A rich, moist chocolate cake layered with a refreshing mint frosting and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for mint-chocolate lovers!

Using cooked short-grain brown rice makes this super quick and tasty Asian risotto, it can be an appetizer or a simply delicious meal!

Walk to school cookies: buttery slice-and-bake shortbread with chopped pecans, dusted with powdered sugar. Make-ahead icebox cookies sturdy enough to survive a backpack and lunchbox.

Make your pasta dishes seem authentic with this spaghetti sauce made of Italian sausage, tomatoes and a variety of spices.

THis one was yummy.I heeded the advice of those who went before and used plenty of salt and also coarse chopped the spinach before cooking and skipped the processing. I didn't have any ricotta or tomato in the house and was dying to try it so I substituted extra firm silken tofu and just skipped the tomato. It was still delicious!

Yum! I added some sliced red bell pepper strips to give the dish more colour. Used fresh broccoli instead of mixed frozen veggies, and added a drizzle of sesame oil and rice vinegar in the end as well as some sesame seeds. Enjoyed the dish with a bowl of rice, so good!

Paul Prudhomme's black muffins: dark, deeply molasses-rich whole wheat muffins studded with toasted pecans. A Cajun bakery treat with a crumb that's almost gingerbread.

Kitchen-sink cookies loaded with rolled oats, crushed cornflakes, shredded coconut, and pecans. Crispy edges, chewy centers, dusted with powdered sugar. Similar to ranger cookies.

This Mexican style enchilada casserole is loaded with flavor. Sauteed vegetables, spices and cheese make this casserole absolutely cheesy and delicious.

A scrumptious dish made with potatoes, gruyere cheese and juicy apples.

A super tasty pasta salad with loads of flavor from the feta cheese, olives, roasted bell peppers and marinated artichoke hearts. A great make-ahead salad that makes leftovers to fight over!

Three delicious autumn quick breads are made with same bread base but different fillings. They are all super moist and tasty, and they don't last long in our house.

Green beans and red onion are tossed with balsamic vinegar, honey, thyme and garlic, then roasted in the oven, which develops the caramelization to the onion, and gives the green beans both great flavor and texture. Then topped with toasted walnuts, a deliciously crunchy and nutty touch!

Whole wheat cranberry orange muffins with tart fresh cranberries, fragrant orange zest, and optional toasted nuts. 100% whole wheat flour for a fiber-rich, hearty breakfast bake.