Recipe Sifter

Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth) layers German blood sausage with sweet apple compote, mashed potatoes, and fried onions. A traditional Rhineland comfort dish.

Italian-style spinach steamed with no added water, then tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. A 5-minute side dish that keeps the spinach bright green and tender.

Mushroom linguine tossed with hazelnut oil, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh parsley. A nutty, earthy pasta dish for two that comes together in 20 minutes.

Traditional Irish porter cake made with stout beer, currants, raisins, mixed peel, and brown sugar. A dense, rich fruit cake that improves with a week of resting before slicing.

No-bake chocolate hazelnut balls made with crushed vanilla wafers, melted dark chocolate, Frangelico and toasted hazelnuts. Rolled in powdered sugar for a marbled finish. Boozy holiday cookie box staple.

Texas-style beanless chili with cubed pork loin and beef brisket braised in beer, tequila, and triple cumin, thickened with masa harina. Six pounds of meat, no beans, all heat.

Chili lovers will enjoy this healthier version that tastes wonderful with a light crusty bread or those classy bread bowls!

Homemade Barbecue Sauce built on apple juice, tomato paste, honey, and soy sauce, simmered and blended smooth. Vegetarian, no refined sugar, with cinnamon adding warm depth.

Cuban-style black beans simmered with bay leaves, then enriched with a sofrito of onion, green pepper, garlic and oregano. Naturally vegan, gluten-free and high in fiber. Serve over rice.

Diabetic-friendly date nut cookies sweetened with sugar-free orange marmalade instead of sugar. Chopped dates, nuts, and cinnamon in a simple drop cookie.

Peach cantaloupe soup blends ripe summer fruit with orange juice and a pinch of nutmeg into a chilled puree, topped with fresh blueberries. Light dairy-free starter or dessert.

Hummingbird cake stacks three layers of banana-pineapple-pecan cake under tangy cream cheese frosting. Southern church-supper royalty, no mixer required, just stir and pour. The crumb stays moist for days thanks to fruit and oil.

Fettuccine with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, basil, black olives, garlic, and Romano cheese. A quick Italian pasta toss where the sauce cooks in just 3 minutes.

Sweet potato streusel casserole with bourbon, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg topped with a crunchy pecan-oat streusel. A Southern holiday side dish.

Ribollita is a Tuscan bread soup layered with vegetables, chicken, kidney beans, spinach, stale bread, and Parmesan, then baked until thick and crusty. A hearty Italian peasant soup that improves overnight.

Spicy Texas barbecue sauce simmered with beer, jalapeños, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bold, smoky heat that clings to ribs, brisket, and chicken.