Recipe Sifter

Shredded carrots simmered with orange juice concentrate, raisins, and a pinch of cinnamon. A light, naturally sweet side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Restaurant and bistro Green’s of Whitby source and promote the very best of foods from the surrounding area. Situated in the busy fishing harbour of Whitby, Rob chooses seafood fresh from the quayside every morning, recently winning one of the food industry’s most coveted awards; Seafood Chef of the Year. Prime local meats and game are also a speciality. The abundance of fresh produce means that the menu changes frequently to offer the best of the day.

"A fun, easy to make pair of flip flop cakes for many occasions...the beach, picnics, cookouts, etc. Everyone will love them, especially the kids."

Reduced fat brownies made with applesauce, cocoa powder, and melted unsweetened chocolate. Fudgy and rich with less oil, topped with toasted walnuts.

Dense fudge brownies with a half pound of unsweetened chocolate, chocolate chip top, and a hit of instant coffee crystals to deepen the chocolate flavor. Baked low and slow.

Cold gazpacho soup with tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, garlic, and a hit of red wine vinegar and lemon. Chilled, no-cook, and perfect for hot summer afternoons.

The Kaufmans' apple butter, a slow-cooked spread made from cooking apples, reduced apple cider, and sugar simmered for hours into a deep, glossy spread. The Pennsylvania Dutch farmhouse classic, ready for water-bath canning.

Light and as fluffy as a feather. This version is served with whipped cream and fresh berries.

If you love anything chocolate you will adore this simple recipe that makes treats that are simply decadent.

Wholesome oat granola with oat bran, sunflower seeds, banana chips, raisins, and a hint of orange zest. Honey-baked and naturally sweetened for a fiber-rich breakfast or snack.

A sweet and savory chutney perfect for veggie burgers or on the side along with curries.

Bubbly ginger ale poured over scoops of strawberry ice cream and crowned with whipped cream and strawberry preserves. A pink, fizzy Valentine's Day treat ready in 10 minutes.

Apple almond pancakes whip beaten egg whites into a buttermilk-and-apple-juice batter for cloud-light, nutty flapjacks. Half whole wheat flour, ground almonds, and a hit of fruit juice keep them tender and fragrant.

Pumpkin pie with ginger cookie crust trades pastry for crushed gingersnaps and lightens the filling with applesauce, maple syrup, and egg whites. A holiday pie with serious spice and a leaner profile.

Homemade sweet squares, chewy cornstarch-set candy in the style of Turkish delight, flavored with pineapple and cinnamon, dotted with candied fruit, and topped with chocolate candies. A fun treat for kids.

Creamy corn and bell pepper chowder: a low-fat skim-milk chowder with sweet corn, red bell peppers, scallions, and shallots. Pureed corn gives it body without heavy cream.