Recipe Sifter

Crisp Japanese cucumber salad in sweet rice vinegar dressing with fresh ginger. A refreshing make-ahead side dish that pairs with sushi, teriyaki, or any Asian meal.

One-pot bean stew with navy beans, basmati rice, butternut squash, and raisins in a sweet-and-sour broth. Vegetarian, hearty, and on the table in under an hour.

Easy maple apple bread made with refrigerated crescent roll dough, chopped apples, walnuts, and a vanilla glaze. A shortcut pull-apart loaf with cinnamon-maple filling in every layer.

Healthy yeast-raised waffles loaded with whole wheat flour, oats, cornmeal, bran, and wheat germ. Hearty, fiber-rich breakfast batter that can rest overnight for deeper flavor.

No sugar added and makes a quick and easy breakfast.

Papaya tomatillo relish with cinnamon, cayenne, brown sugar, and dried currants. Serve hot or cold with lamb, pork, or curries. Keeps 3 weeks refrigerated.

French braised red cabbage with toasted caraway seeds, currants, red wine, and vinegar. A vegetarian side dish baked until sweet, tangy, and meltingly tender. Served warm or at room temperature.

Korean-style cucumber salad (oi-muchim) with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, cayenne, and lemon juice. Crisp, spicy, and refreshing as a banchan side dish.

Spaghettini tossed with sauteed leeks, garlic, white wine, and chopped clams, finished with peppery arugula wilted in at the last second. Italian seafood pasta dinner for two in 45 minutes.

Lemon custard cake layers torn angel food cake with a fluffy lemon custard made from egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, and meringue, then chills until set. A no-bake showstopper.

Raspberry coil coffeecake made from rolled dough ropes swirled into a spiral, spread with raspberry preserves, and finished with a sweet powdered sugar glaze.

Baked new potato salad with toasted peanuts, double mustard dressing, cumin, and low-fat yogurt. A make-ahead potato salad with crunch and a tangy, nutty edge.

Turkey breasts, bell pepper, chickpeas and tomato sauce make this delicious yet nutritious meal.

A medieval recipe brought to life: young turnips simmered in white wine with chestnuts, sage, and a touch of honey. Simple, earthy, and elegant enough to grace a lord's table or your Tuesday dinner.

Cool, green, and refreshing, this avocado aperitif blends ripe avocado with cucumber, fresh parsley, and lemon juice over crushed ice. A silky, savory sip to kick off any meal. Ready in 15 minutes.

Fire-grilled oyster shooters soaked in ice-cold citron vodka and vermouth marinade with fresh dill. Wood-fired oysters on the half shell for a dramatic appetizer.