Recipe Sifter

Diabetic devil's food cake, a reduced-sugar chocolate cake with bloomed cocoa, egg substitute, and added sweetener for rich chocolate flavor without the sugar overload.

Homemade chocolates in the Laura Secord style: a creamy fondant center mixed with maple, mint, lemon, orange, or almond flavoring, then dip-coated in semisweet chocolate. The chocolate-shop classics, made on the kitchen counter.

Pecan-crusted grouper bakes flaky white fish under a Dijon-and-pecan crust for a crunchy, buttery shell with no skillet of hot oil. A 35-minute Southern-style fish dinner.

Whole millet crackers made with millet flour, whole wheat flour, whole millet seeds, honey and oil. Crisp, gluten-light wholegrain crackers with a nutty crunch.

Old-fashioned graham flour bread using a bread machine for kneading. A hearty, honey-sweetened loaf with a nutty, whole-grain flavor that makes two loaves.

Frozen guava mousse made with fresh guava puree, whipped evaporated milk, sugar, and lemon juice. A tropical no-bake dessert with only 4 ingredients and an airy, creamy texture.

Sweet zucchini relish with grated onions, red bell pepper, turmeric, and celery seed for canning. Salted overnight, then simmered in a vinegar-sugar brine.

Maryland beaten biscuits, the old Chesapeake tradition: a stiff flour-and-lard dough beaten with a mallet until it blisters, then baked into hard, crisp, cracker-like biscuits. No leavening, just elbow grease.

Jamaican curry chicken with coconut milk, potatoes, allspice, and fresh ginger simmered until tender. Serve over steamed rice with mango chutney for a Caribbean feast.

Molasses bran bread with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, and raisins. A no-yeast quick bread with deep molasses flavor, high fiber, and easy variations for oatmeal or carrot cake.

A high-protein twist on Spanish rice using bulgur wheat, chickpeas, and soy nuts simmered with tomatoes, paprika, and vegetables. Vegetarian, fiber-rich, and full of nutty flavor.

Easy recipe as refrigerated biscuits are used instead of making a dough.

Freshly baked bread is always a winner. Try this three celery bread that's made with celery seeds, fresh celery and fresh celery leaves. You will be surprised by how delicious and moist this bread comes out.

Hearty cinnamon buckwheat yeast bread with a dark golden crust and earthy, spiced crumb. Makes two loaves with a satisfying chew from bread flour and buckwheat.

When I have abundant seasonal vegetables, I love making this vegetable casserole, and most of the time I just enjoy it with a loaf of good bread. That is all you need for a good meal.

A no-bake, layered dessert with creamy pistachio pudding, fluffy whipped topping, and crunchy Heath bar crumbles, nestled between soft ladyfingers. Perfect for potlucks or a refreshing treat!