Recipe Sifter

Alligator stew simmers tender cubes of gator tail in a spiced broth of green chiles, tomato, garlic and cumin. A soak in salted water and milk first keeps the meat mild and tender. A true Cajun wild-game stew.

Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang fudge cooked to soft-ball stage and beaten until it loses its gloss for a creamy old-fashioned chocolate fudge with cocoa, butter, and evaporated milk.

A Greek homemade sausage with Mediterranean flavors and chunks of feta cheese embedded in the sausage.

This quick and savory side dish is made with wild rice, mushrooms and pearl barley.

Coconut Pecan Biscotti This crunchy Italian-inspired biscotti combines the tropical sweetness of coconut with nutty pecans for a perfect coffee or tea companion. Twice-baked for extra crispness, it's ideal for dipping or gifting.

Cottage cheese biscuits skip buttermilk in favor of nearly 2 cups of creamed cottage cheese for unmatched moisture and protein. Tender, fluffy, and high-rising biscuits in 45 minutes.

Much better than classic Macaroni and Cheese. This version still has lots of cheesy flavor but is baked with juicy tomatoes and lots of mushrooms. Serve with a simple salad and make with whole wheat macaroni for a serious boost to the health value that's packed with flavor. A great family casserole.

Nothing is like a bowl of warm and delicious chicken noodle soup on a cold winter day.

These chocolate chip coffee cookies are seriously delicious, and this time you don't have to worry about too much sugar, too high in lots of bad things. Because they are made with 100% whole wheat flour, applesauce and olive oil, not super sweet, and good for you.

A tasty way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It includes leeks and mushrooms along with the turkey in a traditional flaky pastry.

A delicious and moist blueberry coffee cake. By using most whole wheat flour, some vegetable oil, apple sauce and a small amount of butter makes this cake contain much less fat and more fibre without losing any yumminess.

Shrimp are stir fried with fresh vegetables and Chinese stir-fry sauce. Serve it with rice to make a complete meal. Quick, easy, tasty and packed with goodness.

A selection of root vegetables and herbs gives these veggie burgers excellent flavor and bits of hazelnuts and oats helps provide good texture.

Leftover rice is great for making fried rice, add whatever veggies you have in the fridge or freezer. Any your favorite stir-fry sauce or a combination of sauce binds everything together, scrambled eggs is always a great addition to add. Quick and easy to put together, and goes well with any Chinese dishes.

Change is good, and so are these scrumptious biscuits which can become a favorite at your next family gathering.

A creamy and hearty vegetable soup of leeks, carrots, broccoli and tomatoes that's thickened and seasoned with sesame paste (tahini).