Recipe Sifter

Gingered figs simmered in molasses and sugar until plump and tender. A warm, spiced fruit condiment for ham, pork, roast beef, chicken, or steak.

Whole trout scored and glazed with teriyaki, lime juice, and fresh dill, then grilled over medium-hot coals until the skin crisps and the glaze lacquers. Simple, four-ingredient weeknight fish.

These no-bake energy bars are delicious yet nutritious. They are easy to make, and handy to pick up.

Triple chocolate oatmeal cookies with blended oat flour, chocolate chips, grated Hershey bar, and chopped nuts. A massive 108-cookie batch baked in just 6 minutes each.

A produce department recipe. Tastes high-calorie, but is actually fairly low-cal. Sauce is best served the same day as it is made.

Chilled berry buttermilk soup with blueberries or strawberries, orange zest, and tangy buttermilk blended until smooth. A cold fruit soup that works as a refreshing summer starter or light dessert.

Pineapple sorbet purees fresh pineapple with light corn syrup and fresh lemon juice for a bright, dairy-free frozen dessert. Three ingredients, no ice cream maker needed if you've got a blender. Tropical sweetness in every spoonful.

Old fashioned ginger muffins made with molasses, cinnamon, cloves, and ground ginger. A cup of hot water creates a tender, moist crumb that tastes like classic gingerbread in muffin form.

Vidalia onions baked golden and stuffed with wild rice, mushrooms, apple, and fresh marjoram. A savory-sweet side dish that uses the scooped-out onion in the filling.

Sweet onion pepper relish with Vidalia onions, red and green bell peppers, and cabbage in a vinegar brine. A Southern canning staple for hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches.

Sugar-free orange cookies for diabetic-friendly baking. Fresh orange juice and zest carry the citrus brightness, sugar substitute keeps them sweet, and buttermilk gives them a tender, soft-cake crumb.

Sourdough starter built from active dry yeast, sugar, flour, and water in 2-3 days. A reliable shortcut starter for tangy sourdough breads without waiting weeks for wild yeast.

Traditional British beef and kidney stew with pickled walnuts, carrots, and onions braised low and slow until the gravy turns thick and rich. A proper pub-style comfort dish for 4 to 6.

Simple buttered fiddleheads with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. A quick springtime side dish that highlights the grassy, asparagus-like flavor of fern shoots.

Low-cal pineapple cheese pie blends low-fat cottage cheese with crushed pineapple and gelatin, baked over a wheat germ base. A high-protein, sugar-free dessert with crustless cheesecake vibes.

Homemade muffin mix with flour, baking powder, dry milk, salt, and shortening. A six-week pantry staple that replaces store-bought Bisquick for muffins, biscuits, and pancakes.