Recipe Sifter

Veggie Christmas tree platter with broccoli florets shaped into a tree, cauliflower as snow, and cherry tomato and carrot ornaments on a bed of ranch dressing. A festive no-cook appetizer.

Crispy bacon and garlic bread crumb topper with Italian seasoning, made in the microwave. Sprinkle over green beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, or any casserole.

Walnut-sized venison meatballs browned and simmered, then smothered in a sour cream and dill sauce with a dusting of paprika. Serve over egg noodles or rice for a 30-minute dinner.

Traditional Viennese beef soup simmered from scratch with chuck, marrow bones, leeks, celeriac, turnips, and cauliflower. Rich, clear broth with tender meat and root vegetables.

Viennese coffee made with melted semi-sweet chocolate, whipping cream, and strong hot coffee whisked until frothy. Topped with whipped cream and grated orange zest.

Viennese flavoured coffee mix combines instant coffee, sugar, and powdered creamer with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Stir 4 teaspoons into hot water for a spiced, cafe-style cup at home.

Fat-free grapefruit vinaigrette with garlic, basil, thyme, parsley, and vinegar. A completely oil-free, low-fat salad dressing using unsweetened grapefruit juice as the base.

Vitello tonnato: classic Piedmontese dish of cold poached veal under a cool tuna, caper, anchovy, and lemon sauce. An elegant Italian summer main or antipasto, served room temperature.

A succulent and scrumptious chicken salad made with chopped celery, slivered almonds and swiss cheese.

Watermelon ice drink blended with crushed ice and garnished with rose geranium leaves. A 2-ingredient frozen watermelon slush with no added sugar, ready in 10 minutes.

Classic West Indies crab salad marinated in olive oil, vinegar, and ice water with sweet onions. A Gulf Coast favorite with just 6 ingredients that lets fresh crab shine.

Wild mushroom tart layers sauteed porcini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms with shallots, brandy, and Swiss cheese in a creamy custard pie. A rustic French-inspired main or side for cool-weather dinners.

Light and earthy wild rice dressing with brown rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, and watercress simmered in thyme-scented broth. A wholesome holiday side dish that won't weigh you down.

A hearty belly-warming satisfying vegetable stew that's lovely and thick suitable for a savory vegetable pie filling.

Roasted garlic nachos loaded with green chiles, pimento olives, and bubbly pepper jack cheese. These Wowchos turn game day snacking into a full-on flavor fiesta in under 45 minutes.

Curried parsnip fritters pan-fried in butter until golden brown. Boiled parsnips pureed with eggs, flour, and curry powder, then served with rice and gravy. A parsnip-hater's conversion recipe.