Recipe Sifter

Fresh berry filling for pierogies using blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries tossed with sugar. A simple 2-ingredient sweet pierogi filling ready in minutes.

Homemade poultry and vegetable seasoning blend with marjoram, thyme, basil, sage, and parsley. A versatile all-purpose herb mix you can customize to your own taste.

Caprese salad tosses red and yellow tomato wedges with fresh mozzarella, basil, and parsley. The classic three-ingredient Italian salad (plus a few herbs) done right with summer's best tomatoes.

Bologna rolled around a cheddar cheese stick and tucked into a hot dog bun with mayo or mustard. A no-cook lunch that kids can make themselves in minutes. Great for lunchboxes and after-school snacks.

Super easy side of Asparagus dressed with pimentos, lime juice and pine nuts.

Root beer baked beans with bacon, barbecue sauce, dry mustard, and hot sauce simmered together on the stovetop. A sweet, smoky, slightly spicy side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Very delious pie came from Missouri mother in law used to make it.

Apple cheddar muffins with oats, pecans, and a butter-dipped cinnamon-sugar apple slice pressed into each top. A savory-sweet breakfast muffin with sharp cheese in every bite.

Vegan soy nog made with steamed butternut squash, vanilla soy milk, brown rice syrup, nutmeg, and a splash of mirin. A dairy-free, egg-free holiday drink.

Whole pears poached in spiced white wine with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, vanilla bean, and citrus zest, served warm with burnt sugar ice cream. An elegant make-ahead dessert.

Blanched spinach pureed smooth and dressed with mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and green chili. An authentic Bihari-style saag side dish ready in 20 minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Broiler-roasted tomato salsa with charred Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, and onion pureed smooth. A smoky, deeply flavored Mexican salsa that freezes well for weeks.

A crisp meringue shell bakes into a pie crust that gets layered with tangy lemon custard and whipped cream in this ethereal dessert where clouds of sweetness meet citrus brightness.

Asian-style burger sauce with soy sauce, sherry, garlic, and ginger thickened with cornstarch. A 5-minute teriyaki-inspired topping for grilled burgers.

Cinnamon-sugar baked apple slices topped with vanilla ice cream and golden meringue. A stunning twist on classic Baked Alaska that's easier than it looks.

Vinegared sushi rice (sushi-meshi): short-grain rice cooked with kombu and dressed with a rice vinegar, mirin, and sugar seasoning. The essential base for sushi, chirashi, and temaki.