Recipe Sifter

Pineapple mint sorbet blends fresh pineapple, orange juice, lime, and mint into a smooth, tangy frozen dessert. A light palate cleanser or refreshing warm-weather finish, no ice cream maker required.

Vegetable ragout with carrots, new potatoes, zucchini, peas, dried morels, and fresh mushrooms simmered in vegetable stock. Finished with a full cup of fresh parsley and mint.

A fragrant homemade Chinese ten-spice blend with toasted star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, fennel, coriander, and cumin. Toast, grind, and store for marinades, stir-fries, sauces, and meat rubs.

For meat lovers only, this succulent and scrumptious casserole is sure to satisfy your hunger!

Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.

Almond dumplings for soup are tender, savory egg-based dumplings flavored with minced almonds and parsley. Dropped into hot broth or soup for the last 10 minutes for an old-fashioned European soup garnish.

SPAM, sliced potatoes, carrots, and onions baked in foil packets with a sweet-tangy brown sugar, beer, and stone ground mustard glaze. A hands-off foil packet dinner with almost no cleanup.

Spiral-cut ham with a honey and brown sugar glaze basted with pear nectar and orange juice. A simple 5-ingredient holiday ham that practically glazes itself in the oven.

A surprising vintage side dish: sliced cucumbers and Spanish onions layered with chili sauce and butter, baked until meltingly tender. Prove that cucumbers aren't just for salads.

A tangy, jewel-toned tomato aspic loaded with crunchy celery, green peppers, and green beans. This vintage molded salad brings old-school Southern charm to any potluck or holiday spread.

Hot and spicy rice noodles with carrot, broccoli, cabbage, and ginger in a cayenne-honey-hoisin sauce. A low-fat Asian-style stir-fry on the table in 20 minutes.

Orange zest and spices give these cookies fresh and tangy taste, they are delicious and healthy, a great recipe for your kids or holidays!

Deep-fried fruit fritters made with apples, pears, and bananas in a light vanilla batter, served with a warm lemon-bourbon sauce. A Creole-inspired dessert.

Simple bread machine cheddar bread with minimal ingredients and maximum cheese flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside your favorite soup.

Crispy, lacy fried pastry cups made with a timbale iron and a simple batter of flour, egg, and milk. Fill them sweet or savory for an elegant presentation that looks way harder than it is.

Downeast blueberry bread pudding bakes wild Maine blueberries with stale white bread cubes and evaporated skim milk for a low-fat, low-sugar New England dessert.