Recipe Sifter

Gingered carrot soup with cumin, fennel, cinnamon, and allspice for a Middle Eastern-leaning spice profile, brightened with lemon juice. Pureed smooth and finished with a swirl of yogurt.

Dried figs simmered in orange juice, Grand Marnier, and ground ginger, then dipped in melted chocolate. An elegant no-bake confection for holiday candy trays.

Blended pear and ginger dessert made with ripe pears, fresh lemon juice, and a sliver of ginger. A three-ingredient, no-cook fruit puree ready in 10 minutes.

Ginger-infused rice made by frying fresh minced ginger in oil before simmering with short-grain rice. A fragrant, simple side dish that pairs with stir-fries, curries, and grilled meats.

Gingered vegetable soup with fresh ginger root, potatoes, zucchini, corn, and tomato sauce. Oil-free, vegan, and full of warming flavor from a water-sauteed base.

Whole peeled oranges glazed in a candied citrus-zest syrup with cream of tartar, mace, and orange liqueur. A classic French dessert that chills to a glossy, fragrant finish.

Glazed sweet potato wedges with butter, orange juice, and cinnamon cooked in the microwave. A quick, caramelized side dish ready in just 20 minutes.

Christmas gift-box cake decorated with homemade red ribbon and holly leaves made from melted vanilla chips and corn syrup, dusted with edible glitter. A centerpiece-worthy holiday showstopper.

Authentic Italian potato gnocchi uses just three ingredients, hand-kneaded into soft pillows and rolled against fork tines for ridges. Tender pasta ready to sauce with brown butter, ragù, or pesto.

Classic potato gnocchi made from riced potatoes, flour, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. Light, pillowy dumplings shaped with a fork and boiled until they float.

Golden apricot nog made from simmered dried apricots blended with skim milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and stiff meringue, spiked with rum or brandy. A fruity, lighter twist on traditional holiday eggnog.

Carciofi dorati e fritti, golden fried artichokes dredged in flour, dipped in beaten egg yolks, and pan-fried crispy. A classic Italian Jewish preparation with just lemon and salt.

Golden State chutney with dried California figs, apple, and lemon simmered in molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices. Pairs with pork, lamb, or chicken.

Golden turkey croissant sandwich layered with sliced cooked turkey, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and warm cheddar cheese sauce. The buttery breakfast-style sandwich that turns leftover turkey into something diner-worthy.

Low-fat gingerbread made with whole wheat flour, applesauce instead of oil, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and buttermilk for a moist spiced cake with no added fat.

Old-fashioned orange ice with fresh orange and lemon juice, sugar syrup, and a beaten egg white for fluffy texture. A vintage Victorian-era frozen dessert.