Recipe Sifter

Grilled lamb shoulder chops marinated in fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. Simple Mediterranean flavors, just 10 minutes on the grill.

Homemade pepper vodka infused with hot chili peppers for at least a week, plus a creamy vodka pasta sauce recipe with tomatoes, butter, cream, and Parmesan.

Frozen Christmas wreath ice ring built in layers with cranberries, lemon slices, and mint that mimic holly leaves and berries. A stunning floating centerpiece for holiday punch bowls that keeps drinks cold without dilution.

Homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning paste with allspice, scallions, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and fresh lime juice. Blend and rub on any meat for authentic island heat.

Pineapple lemon fruit filling for Japanese fruitcake, cooked custard-style in a double boiler with toasted pecans. The signature Southern holiday cake glue.

This is a classic Japanese dish, first made famous by the chef Nobu Matsuhisa and served in all his Nobu restaurants. Serve with steamed spinach and brown /black rice or quinoa for a simple, but delicious dinner.

Rosy grape jelly: easy freezer jelly made with cranberry and grape juice, pectin, and sugar. Bright ruby color and bold fruit flavor without cooking down fresh fruit.

Swiss steak braised low and slow with onions, garlic, and ketchup until fork-tender. A simple, old-fashioned beef dinner with just a handful of ingredients.

Raspberry gratin with fresh raspberries, framboise, and a souffle-style egg batter that bakes into puffed golden mounds. The 10-minute French summer dessert that drinks above its weight class.

Rhubarb and strawberry compote in a glossy orange juice syrup. Rhubarb simmers first, then fresh strawberries fold in off the heat for a fresh-tasting spring fruit topping. Light, tangy, low-sugar.

A chilled Hungarian-style cherry soup made with Bing cherries, claret wine, cinnamon, and lemon, thickened with egg yolk. Served cold as an elegant starter or light meal.

Quick herbed brown sauce simmered with chopped onion, parsley, tarragon, thyme, and a splash of vinegar. A savory, tangy pan sauce for chicken or roasted meats in just 15 minutes.

Homemade candied orange peel boiled five times to remove bitterness, then simmered in sugar syrup and rolled in sugar. A two-ingredient confection for baking or snacking.

Honey-kissed pears: canned pear halves warmed in a cinnamon-orange syrup with brandy, raisins, and honey. A low-effort dessert that pairs with ice cream or yogurt.

An authentic basic salsa using dried chiles for use as a sauce for egg, Chilaquiles or Enchiladas. It also makes a nice spicy dip for tortilla chips.

Pina colada sorbet made with crushed pineapple, cream of coconut, dark rum, and a simple syrup. No ice cream maker needed, just freeze, blend, and refreeze for tropical scoops.