Recipe Sifter

Roast leg of lamb soaks for two days in pomegranate juice, whole-grain mustard, and garlic, then roasts to a rosy medium with the strained marinade reduced into a tangy, glossy pan sauce.

Sautéed chicken, broccoli, and zucchini with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of cream over linguine. A veggie-loaded pasta with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

Make your life divine with this dish made of egg whites, pecans and corn syrup.

Breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs and melted mozzarella. A lighter take on chicken Parmesan using whole wheat crumbs and wheat germ.

Old-fashioned date and nut candy rolled in a wet towel and sliced into rounds. Just five ingredients, no thermometer fuss, with a soft fudge-like chew.

West Indian rice and peas turns vegan with crisp tempeh, coconut-toasted brown rice, and black-eyed peas simmered with bay. Cinnamon, chile, and bell pepper bring Caribbean warmth.

A tasty and nutritious teething cracker, far superior to anything you will find for sale at the supermarket. These make thoughtful gifts for babies and their parents.

Fruit pizza with a sugar cookie crust, vanilla cream cheese sauce, fresh fruit topping, and a shiny orange juice glaze. A colorful party dessert that slices like pizza.

Lightly sweet banana tea loaf with orange zest and juice concentrate. A diabetic-friendly quick bread with no added sugar, baked in a standard loaf pan.

Naturally sweetened mashed sweet potatoes with diced apples, cloves, and apple juice concentrate for a healthier holiday side dish without marshmallows or brown sugar.

Try something new for dinner with this savory dish that will create a succulent aroma in your kitchen.

Herbed spaghetti squash with mozzarella: roasted squash strands tossed with garlic butter, smoked mozzarella, and fresh basil. A low-carb, gluten-free pasta alternative.

Dress up your pork chops today with this simple recipe that might have you drooling before dinner is ready.

Oven-roasted butternut squash tossed with butter-browned carrots, parsnips, and tender leeks, finished with a grating of nutmeg. A rustic root vegetable side dish built for cooler months.

No-bake Oreo ice cream cake layered with crushed Double Stuf cookies, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Four ingredients, no oven required.

A lighter Cajun mayo made with light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt, seasoned with cumin, oregano, cayenne, and garlic salt. Mix it up a day ahead and let the spices meld overnight.