Recipe Sifter

Homemade Creole sauce with okra, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and sherry blended smooth. A versatile Louisiana-style sauce with heat from hot sauce and depth from chili sauce.

This is a very nice mushrooms recipe, very light and nutritional. It is also a good accompaniment too.

Old-fashioned sweet crispy pickles brined for 14 days then finished in a cinnamon-clove vinegar syrup. A heritage canning recipe that rewards patience with the crunchiest, sweetest pickles you'll ever jar.

Crispy broiled chicken double-dredges pounded chicken breast in egg white and garlic-rosemary breadcrumbs, then broils 10 minutes for a low-fat fried chicken substitute that still crackles.

Classic Italian crostini made by rubbing sliced bread with raw garlic, brushing with olive oil, sprinkling with rosemary, and baking until crisp. Four ingredients, 30 minutes.

Crispy baked polenta triangles topped with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and Parmesan. A light, low-fat Italian appetizer with golden crunch and creamy center.

Homemade oven-baked croutons from day-old bread, slow-dried at low heat until golden and crunchy. One ingredient, any herbs you like, and better than anything from a bag.

Crunchy drop cookies loaded with crushed corn cereal and raisins or chocolate chips. Brown sugar keeps them chewy inside with crisp golden edges.

Cucumber leek sauce made from fresh juiced cucumbers, thickened with a slurry and finished with lime, white wine, dill, and a touch of butter. Light, bright, and elegant.

Cucumber yogurt sauce with shredded cucumber, dill, scallions, and a splash of vinegar. A cool, tangy tzatziki-style dip that pairs with grilled meats, pita, or appetizers.

Old-fashioned currant conserve with raisins, fresh oranges, and raspberry juice simmered into a thick, jewel-toned preserve. A heritage canning recipe that turns summer fruit into year-round gold.

Old-fashioned currant jelly uses just two ingredients: fresh currants and sugar. Traditional cook-and-strain method without commercial pectin. Bright tart-sweet jelly for toast, lamb, or thumbprint cookies.

A scrumptious and spicy chicken dish that is bound to have everyone licking their lips after every bite.

Curried diced apple soup garnish made with Golden Delicious, curry powder, and saffron. Quick three-minute simmer to top creamy soups with a sweet-savory bite of warm spice.

Curried mayonnaise spread made with just mayo and curry powder. A 5-minute condiment for sandwiches, chicken, shrimp, or lamb wraps.

Simple Indian curried mushrooms with turmeric, tomatoes, and onion. A quick vegetable side dish with just a handful of ingredients and no cream needed.