Recipe Sifter

Red pepper and lentil pasta sauce braised in red wine with garlic, onion, and basil, then pureed silky smooth. A hearty vegan sauce packed with plant protein and bold flavor.

Cranberry lime punch with cranberry cocktail, frozen limeade, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and soda water. A fizzy, ruby-red nonalcoholic party punch that comes together in 10 minutes.

Chili-rubbed barbecue chicken with a brown sugar-cayenne dry rub and hickory mop sauce with orange juice, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Smoky, spicy grilled chicken.

A cup of delicious and nutritious fruity smoothie wakes you up and boost your energy.

These easy and tasty bran muffins are excellent for breakfast, brunch or a snack during the day.

Swiss steak with tenderized round steak, sweet onions, mushrooms, and a tomato-mushroom gravy braise. Old-school comfort cooking that turns tough cuts fork-tender.

Crustless turkey and rice quiche with mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil, and green pepper. A lighter leftover turkey recipe with a rice base instead of pastry crust.

Lighter muffins made with crushed pineapple, coconut flavoring, and vanilla. Golden, tender, and not too sweet. A Weight Watchers-friendly bake that freezes well for easy breakfasts.

Hearty minestrone soup slow-simmered with kidney beans, cabbage, zucchini, leeks, and crushed tomatoes in vegetable broth. A big-batch Italian vegetable soup with macaroni.

Double raspberry Jello salad with frozen raspberries and whole cranberry sauce. A three-ingredient molded side dish that's a holiday table staple.

Use this stock as a base for mushroom soup or a mushroom sauce. For the latter, deglaze the pan with some of the stock after sautéing the protein. Then add sautéed mushrooms and either reduce the fluid or add flour to make a gravy.

Mashed sweet potatoes blended with roasted bananas, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. A naturally creamy, butter-free holiday side that skips the marshmallow fluff.

Straw and Hay pasta combines regular and green fettuccine with mushrooms, peas, ham, and a light Parmesan cream sauce. A classic Italian dish named for its two-toned pasta, made lighter with skim milk.

Old-fashioned cranberry conserve with raisins, diced orange pulp, and chopped nuts simmered until thick and jammy. A generous holiday preserve for gifting or spreading on toast.

A gourmet take on a classic snack. Don't be fooled by the humble ingredients, this is delicious

Simple fried turkey breast sliced thin, seasoned, and rolled in flour before deep frying until golden. Just four ingredients for crispy, juicy turkey cutlets that cook in minutes.