Recipe Sifter

Catskill Mountain rye bread for the bread machine with rye flour, caraway seeds, and honey. Vital wheat gluten keeps the loaf tall and light despite the dense rye. Great for sandwiches and toast.

Fat-free pumpkin muffins with grated carrots, raisins, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. No butter, no oil, just pumpkin puree and eggs holding these light muffins together.

No-mayo Tuscan potato salad dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs. Served at room temperature, this light Italian side dish is a refreshing swap for heavy picnic potato salads.

Vegan Indian potato cakes with curry powder, garlic, and onions, pan-fried in a nonstick pan with no oil. Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and served with mango or coriander chutney.

Pickled sweet peppers brined overnight and canned in an apple cider vinegar brine with horseradish and garlic. A classic boiling-water bath canning recipe for colorful bell peppers.

Nutty, earthy teff grain cakes pan-fried in sesame oil with jalapeno and onion. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, these Ethiopian-inspired savory cakes are crispy outside, soft inside, and incredible with groundnut sauce.

Papas chorreadas are Colombian potatoes drenched in a creamy tomato, scallion, and cilantro cheese sauce. A comforting side that pairs with grilled meats or eggs.

A fun take on breadsticks; baked rolls that use candied cherries twisted into the shape of a candy cane. Fun and lightly sweet, my kids adore them.

A succulent dish made with green chili salsa that's so easy to make, you can use your crockpot!

Homemade date syrup simmered from date sugar, water, vanilla, and cinnamon then blended smooth. A natural, high-fiber alternative to maple syrup or honey.

Slow cooker barbecued turkey legs in a homemade molasses-ketchup sauce with hickory smoke salt. Fall-off-the-bone tender after 7 to 9 hours on low.

Easy freezer pickles with sliced cucumbers and onions in a sweet vinegar brine with celery seed. No canning equipment needed, just refrigerate and freeze.

Ketjap manis, the Indonesian sweet soy sauce that flavors nasi goreng, satay, and bami goreng. Homemade syrup of dark brown sugar, soy, molasses, galangal, and coriander cooks in 20 minutes and keeps for months.

Microwave Irish coffee combines strong black coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and floated whipped cream for the classic warming after-dinner drink. Made in under 3 minutes with no special equipment.

Italian baked stuffed littleneck clams on the half shell with seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan, olive oil, and white wine. Broiled until golden and served sizzling.

Lower calorie pie shell with less shortening than traditional crusts. Three simple ingredients, one hour chill, and a flaky crust for any pie recipe.