Recipe Sifter

Classic baba ghanoush with fire-charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, topped with parsley and olive oil. The traditional Middle Eastern smoky eggplant dip done right.

Chocolate chip mini muffins meet bright orange zest in a lighter bake using skim milk, canola oil, and egg substitute. The classic chocolate-orange pairing in two-bite form.

not a 5-spice powder.. a different flavor in almost each bite..

Nothing is more satisfying than a piece of grilled juicy steak. The herb mustard goes deliciously well with the steak.

Mexican chicken chili blends home-ground chicken breast with a little lean beef, simmered low and slow with warm spices and tomatoes. Topped with avocado, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh cilantro for a lighter bowl.

Long white radish and arugula salad: crisp, peppery daikon and arugula tossed with scallion in a bright oil-and-citrus dressing, finished with toasted sesame. A sharp, refreshing side.

No-cook strawberry freezer jam made with fresh crushed berries, pectin, and corn syrup. Tastes like summer straight from the jar with no canning equipment needed.

Rich, dairy-free chocolate ice cream made with full-fat coconut milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Vegan-friendly, deeply fudgy, and scoopable straight from the freezer.

Bold, briny spaghetti alla puttanesca with San Marzano tomatoes, capers, black olives, and anchovies tossed in garlicky olive oil. This quick Italian pasta dish hits the table in 40 minutes with layers of salty, savory depth in every forkful.

Silky rose-scented candy squares dusted in powdered sugar, made with cornstarch and cream of tartar. Customize with pistachios, almonds, or fruit flavors for an authentic Middle Eastern sweet.

My favorite pierogi are filled with the veal lung or the brown lentils. Why not to combine these ingredients into the one filling?

Big-batch homemade hot chocolate mix. Cocoa powder, powdered milk, creamer and sugar whisked together. Store in jars and scoop ⅓ cup per mug for cold-weather sipping.

Double-chocolate oatmeal cookies built on cocoa-laced dough with rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a touch of whole wheat flour. Chewy, hearty, and twice the chocolate of a classic.

Blueberry cornmeal muffins blend whole wheat and yellow cornmeal with juicy berries, brightened by orange zest and buttermilk. A wholesome breakfast bake with rustic golden crumb.

Super easy to make and lots of fun for kids. They are very easy to make!

Mexican hot chocolate whisks unsweetened cocoa with honey, cinnamon, and a touch of nutmeg into warm milk for a cozy, spiced sipper. From-scratch and naturally sweetened, no powdered packets required.