Recipe Sifter

Budget-friendly turkey drumsticks browned and braised low and slow with poultry seasoning until fork-tender. Just 5 ingredients and a couple hours of hands-off cooking for juicy, fall-apart meat.

Grilled okra salad with charred pods tossed with tomato, onion and white wine vinegar. Simple Southern-style summer salad ready in 15 minutes.

Tomato dolmas is a really nice recipe, healthy, nutritious and lookes great!

Light, crispy meringue cookies studded with colorful M&Ms. Only 4 ingredients and they practically float off the baking sheet. Great for holidays and parties.

Shepherdless pie with red lentils, pearl barley, carrots, and tomatoes under a cheesy mashed potato crust. A hearty vegetarian twist on the British classic.

Marbled pumpkin cheesecake squares swirl a tangy cream cheese topping into a spiced pumpkin batter built with prune puree instead of butter or oil. Lower-fat fall dessert with cinnamon, ginger and clove.

Chicken and rice with chipotle peppers, turmeric, bell peppers, cumin, and garlic. A smoky, colorful one-pot dinner with adjustable heat levels for chile lovers and mild palates alike.

Classic red wine sangria with brandy, triple sec, frozen lemonade, orange juice, and ginger ale for fizz. Mix, chill, and serve for an easy party pitcher.

The Sundowner cocktail blends cognac, Galliano, and orange liqueur with sweet-sour mix and a dash of grenadine over ice. A smooth, golden sipper that's built for warm evenings on the patio.

Indian yogurt kabob sauce with cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and garlic-ginger paste. A tangy, spiced marinade for grilling meat, fish, or vegetables.

French cookies are easy rum-and-raisin drop cookies: dark rum-soaked raisins folded into a buttery sugar dough. Crisp edges, soft centers, and a grown-up boozy aroma.

Green and wax bean salad with celery, dill, slivered almonds, and croutons in a creamy onion dressing. No-cook side dish ready in 10 minutes.

Creamy sherried lobster bisque for two, made with lobster tails, red potatoes, clam juice, and light sour cream blended silky smooth. An intimate, elegant soup finished with dry sherry and thyme.

Chilled pasta shells layered with basil pesto, spinach, Roma tomatoes, black olives, and shrimp. This make-ahead Italian pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing potluck star that only gets better as it sits.

Warming beef congee with rice simmered to a thick, silky porridge in stock with star anise, ginger, and garlic. Rump steak and snow peas stir in at the end for a hearty one-pot bowl.

Citrus ice made with orange, grapefruit, and lemon juice frozen into a refreshing granita-style dessert. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen treat with bright triple-citrus flavor.