Recipe Sifter

Homemade blueberry liqueur infuses crushed berries in vodka with lemon peel and clove for a deep ruby-purple cordial. A long, slow steep delivers a gift-worthy fruit liqueur.

Ritz crackers sandwiched with peanut butter and dipped in melted chocolate. A 3-ingredient no-bake treat that's salty, sweet, crunchy, and ridiculously addictive.

Spinach salad with sliced fennel, cubed Granny Smith apple, and red onion, tossed with a celery seed dressing. A crisp, refreshing salad ready in 15 minutes.

Ful medames is a traditional Egyptian stewed fava bean dish simmered with red lentils, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hearty, vegan, and high in protein.

Cold bow-tie pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds in a tangy lemon dressing. A crunchy, make-ahead side dish that's best chilled overnight.

Homemade ginger liqueur made by steeping crystallized ginger in vodka with sugar syrup for two weeks. Just 3 ingredients for a spicy, warming spirit with real ginger kick.

Grind white pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger into a classic French spice blend that adds warmth and subtle complexity to pâtés, sausages, and slow-braised meats.

Kahlua party punch is a sparkling, big-batch crowd-pleaser: coffee liqueur, apple juice and lemon spiked with sparkling apple, lemon-lime soda and champagne. A bubbly, citrus-garnished punch for any celebration.

A no-cook Texas caviar dip with black-eyed peas, jalapenos, tomatoes, and bell peppers tossed in a cumin-oregano vinaigrette. The ultimate make-ahead Super Bowl snack that feeds a crowd.

Elegant individual tiramisu parfaits layered in stemmed glasses with mascarpone Italian meringue, coffee-soaked crumbs, dark rum, and bittersweet chocolate triangles.

Rhubarb marmalade brightened with orange and lemon zest, set with liquid pectin for a tangy-sweet spread. A quick stovetop preserve that captures spring rhubarb at its peak.

Homemade butternut squash pasta dough made with roasted squash, hazelnut butter, and warm spices. No eggs needed. Shape it into any pasta you like and cook fresh.

Brandied fruit starter with pineapple, peaches, apricots, and maraschino cherries soaked in brandy and sugar. A living friendship cake starter you keep and share.

Mocha meringue kisses with espresso, cocoa powder, and a splash of creme de cacao. Crisp on the outside, soft in the center, and naturally fat-free.

Make a delicious and sweet pizza with apples, almonds and dulce de leche glaze. It's good enough for both kids and grown-ups to keep picking up another slice.

Ranch oyster cracker mix with fish crackers, nuts, dill, lemon pepper, and garlic, baked low and slow until crispy. A classic party snack ready in 30 minutes that stores well in an airtight container.