Recipe Sifter

Garlic broth made with two whole heads of garlic, saffron, curry powder, and sage. A pureed vegetarian soup with deep, aromatic flavor from simmered garlic and warm spices.

Quick sauteed salmon steaks pan-finished in butter with soy sauce and garlic powder, plated with lemon. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, weeknight-dinner heroics for under $10 a serving.

Cucumbers in yogurt with fresh basil, mint, scallion, and garlic. Cool Mediterranean-style cucumber salad or dip for grilled meats and warm flatbreads.

Raspberry gratin with fresh raspberries, framboise, and a souffle-style egg batter that bakes into puffed golden mounds. The 10-minute French summer dessert that drinks above its weight class.

Braised red cabbage with fresh cranberries, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and ground cloves. A tangy, sweet-sour side dish with vibrant color for holiday meals.

Green lentil veggie burgers with grated carrots, breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley, bound with egg and grilled. Served with a quick homemade tomato sauce over brown rice.

Banana bread made with Grape-Nuts cereal for crunch, egg substitute, buttermilk, and corn syrup. A lower-fat banana loaf with nutty texture and no butter or oil needed.

A chilled Hungarian-style cherry soup made with Bing cherries, claret wine, cinnamon, and lemon, thickened with egg yolk. Served cold as an elegant starter or light meal.

Tangy sourdough banana pancakes with buttermilk and yogurt, topped with sliced bananas. Skip the syrup and let the sweet-sour contrast shine with just a pat of butter.

Quick herbed brown sauce simmered with chopped onion, parsley, tarragon, thyme, and a splash of vinegar. A savory, tangy pan sauce for chicken or roasted meats in just 15 minutes.

This savory tomato sauce made with carrots, green bell peppers and tomatoes will become one of your crockpot favorites.

Morisqueta, a traditional Mexican method for cooking perfectly fluffy white rice with separate grains. Soaked, boiled, and rested for light, non-sticky results every time.

Three-layer pineapple meringue torte with crushed pineapple cake, cashew-studded meringue baked right on top, and a pineapple whipped cream frosting.

Fresh cranberry salsa with jalapenos, mint, lime juice, and ginger. A tart, spicy no-cook condiment that needs 24 hours to chill and keeps for up to 4 days.

Cold spiced shrimp poached in ginger, dry sherry, scallions, and Szechwan peppercorns. Chilled in the cooking stock for maximum flavor absorption.

This low fat and low calories sorbet is perfect during the hot summer day, it helps you cool down the body and satisfy the mouth.