Recipe Sifter

Fresh homemade safflower mayonnaise whipped up in the blender from egg, Dijon, lemon and red wine vinegar, with light safflower oil drizzled in for a silky, tangy spread. Ready in minutes and far better than store-bought.

A marvelously well balanced combination of that go so well together for a perfect Sunday brunch.

A scrumptious pastry that is filled with a mixture of spinach and feta cheese.

Mixing brie with the mashed potatoes adds an incredibly creamy and rich taste. Baked in the oven adds a nice crisp crust on top.

Note from Julia: The following directions are for a hand-beaten sauce. Exactly the same system is followed for an electric beater. Use the large bowl, and the moderately fast speed for whipping cream. Continually push the sauce into the beater blades with a rubber scraper.

Mexican fideo is the classic toasted-noodle soup-pasta: thin vermicelli coils browned in oil, then simmered in tomato sauce and water with onion and garlic. Comforting 30-minute Mexican kitchen staple.

Why not try a new type of muffin with this simple recipe that's quick and easy to follow.

Bisquick berry yogurt muffins made with fresh blackberries, tangy yogurt, and lemon zest. Only 7 ingredients for a tender, fruity breakfast muffin.

This caramelized fennel jam is packed with yumminess and so easy to make. It's ideal as topping for hot dogs, pizzas or burgers.

It's hard to resist these addictively delicious cookies. Oats, shredded wheat, and dates add extra goodness. Feel free to use half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour. The result is as yummy.

Had this at my friend's place, and it was so delicious! Now I have the recipe too, and I will try to make it again very soon.

Avocado relish dices ripe avocado with red onion, bell peppers, Roma tomato, garlic, fresh chile, and herbs in lime juice and olive oil. Chunkier than guacamole, brighter than salsa. Perfect topper for grilled chicken or fish.

Classic German meatloaf stuffed with whole hard-boiled eggs, wrapped in bacon and roasted until crispy outside with tender beef-pork filling, served with sour cream gravy.

If you have to be addicted to snacks, this is a great one! I was introduced to these while "stranded" in an airport with a woman who came prepared! They're great to munch on anytime, but are really excellent with wine!! Try them!

This is based on a delicious Paula Deen chicken recipe. Very yummy using only 4 simple ingredients.

If you love pastries, you will adore this scrumptious snack that will have you reaching for more.