Recipe Sifter

A light, airy cherry souffle made with just pureed sour cherries, egg whites, lemon juice, and sugar. Only five ingredients stand between you and French pastry glory.

Polish sourdough rye bread with a 3-day rye starter, cornmeal-dusted crust, and caraway seeds, baked with steam for a crusty artisan loaf. A traditional Eastern European bread.

Herman wheat and honey starter: a 5-day yeast-based friendship starter made with whole wheat flour, milk, and honey. Classic American bread-sharing tradition.

Quick orzo salad with grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil in a simple red wine vinaigrette. A 15-minute side dish that shines warm or cold, perfect for picnics and weeknights.

Homemade pepper jelly with sweet bell peppers, banana peppers, and apple cider vinegar. Colorful marmalade-style slices suspended in a sweet, tangy jelly.

Samoosa potato filling tempers mustard seeds in hot oil and butter, then folds in onions, diced boiled potatoes, turmeric (borrie), and chili powder. The classic South African-Indian samoosa stuffing for crisp folded pastries.

Cognac cookies, no-bake bourbon-ball cousins made with melted semisweet chocolate, crushed vanilla wafers, finely chopped pecans, and a generous splash of cognac. Roll in sugar and let them mellow.

A simple but succulent chicken dish that has an amazing aroma that even your crockpot will enjoy.

Traditional Irish ginger marmalade made with bitter Seville oranges, lemons, fresh ginger root, and preserved ginger. A bittersweet, spicy preserve that's worth the slow simmer.

Spanish-style quinoa cooked in tomato-chili juice with garlic, onions, green peppers, and cumin. A protein-packed, gluten-free, vegan swap for traditional Spanish rice.

Mounds cake made with a chocolate cake mix topped with a gooey coconut-marshmallow layer. Tastes like the classic Mounds candy bar in sheet cake form.

A vibrant Christmas conserve with cranberries, whole oranges, pineapple, and dried apricots cooked into a chunky, jewel-toned spread. Jar it up for holiday gifting or slather on toast all season long.

Silky Chinese eggplant braised with chili bean sauce, garlic, and ginger in a savory-sweet soy glaze. Ready in 45 minutes with just a wok and a handful of pantry staples.

A gluten-free steamed bread made with amaranth flour, brown rice flour, oats, dried apricots, and ground almonds, sweetened with molasses. Dense, moist, and naturally wheat-free.

Creamy artichoke chowder with mushrooms and peas in a light evaporated milk base. Ready in just 15 minutes for a quick, wholesome soup.

Butter-seared filet mignon topped with mango chutney and cracked black pepper, then flambéed with Armagnac. Five ingredients, restaurant-caliber steak in 30 minutes.