Recipe Sifter

Flour-dusted turkey cutlets sauteed golden in olive oil, then sauced with Marsala wine, chicken broth, scallions, garlic, and rosemary. This lighter spin on classic Marsala is on the table in 30 minutes with restaurant-worthy flavor.

Pork loin browned in lard, braised with paprika-coated onions and carrots, then sauced with sour cream, capers, and caraway seeds. A Central European roast that feeds twelve.

Low-cholesterol breakfast sausage patties made with ground turkey, sage, paprika, and breadcrumbs. Mix, chill overnight, and pan-fry for a lighter take on a breakfast staple.

Crispy crab and shrimp cakes crusted in crushed potato chips, spiked with Dijon, horseradish, and hot sauce. Golden, crunchy, and on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Fiddlehead fern and ham casserole layered with herb white sauce and topped with buttered bread crumbs. A New England springtime comfort dish using foraged fiddleheads.

Chow fun noodles stir-fried with shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, and crunchy vegetables, seasoned with shoyu and aji chiles. A Hawaiian-style noodle dish ready in 30 minutes.

Homemade vanilla raspberry liqueur: fresh raspberries, vodka, vanilla bean, and allspice infused for weeks. Deep ruby-red cordial for sipping or cocktails.

Red snapper parmigiana marinates snapper fillets in white wine, garlic, and herbs, then gives them a savory parmesan-flour crust and a quick pan-fry. A light, low-fat fish dinner finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Lightened-up hash brown casserole with frozen shredded potatoes, evaporated skim milk, nonfat sour cream, and sharp cheddar under a crisp buttered cornflake crust. A church-potluck classic, reformed.

This is the hot and exotic spice mixture that give Eritrean and Ethiopian cooking its characteristic flavor.

Golden-crusted sweetbreads braised in dry sherry and chicken broth, finished with cream and butter. A classic French bistro dish with a warm hint of mace that's easier than you think.

A puffy, golden egg bake loaded with Monterey Jack, cottage cheese, and mild green chilis. This crustless chili cheese puff is ready in an hour and works for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.

Smoked ham roasted with a sticky coffee glaze made from brown sugar, maple syrup, dry mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. A holiday centerpiece with a deep, savory-sweet crust.

Curried sesame sauce made with tahini, curry powder, and soy sauce. A rich, nutty vegan sauce for mashed potatoes, pasta, biscuits, or roasted vegetables.

Invite chicken over for dinner with this savory recipe that will have you licking your lips!

Hearty Texas-style chili with beef and pork, slow-simmered with cumin, oregano and cayenne. No beans, just meat and bold spices.