Recipe Sifter

Nero Wolfe's bread triangles spread with anchovy paste and pan-fried in butter until golden and crispy. A salty, savory literary appetizer inspired by Rex Stout's famous fictional detective.

Thin, crispy oatmeal Florentine cookies made with toasted oats, cinnamon, and just a tablespoon of flour. Lacy edges with a nutty, caramelized crunch.

This is an okra recipe that is a substitution to frying your okra for those of you that love okra without the sliminess.

Savory olive muffins with chopped black olives, grated onion, fresh mint, and olive oil. Greek-style savory muffins for picnics, brunch, or appetizer trays.

Onion and corn relish slow-cooked with pearl onions, tomatoes, white wine, currants, and fennel seeds into a thick, sweet-tart condiment. A gourmet homemade relish for grilled meats and cheese boards.

A fruity recipe that's simple to make and tastes wonderful as a glaze on pot roasts or as a spread for sandwiches.

Peachy cinnamon coffee cake uses a cinnamon muffin mix, canned peaches, and the included swirl packet for a fast-from-scratch-tasting cake baked in about 30 minutes. A weekend brunch shortcut.

Piña colada punch with homemade coconut milk, fresh pineapple juice, ginger-cassia tea, and rum or gin. Big-batch tropical party drink that serves a crowd.

Pink pickled shallots in red wine vinegar with pink peppercorns, mustard seed, and thyme. Refrigerator pickle that turns brilliant rosy pink and keeps for months.

Try something new for lunch with this scrumptious dish that's so easy to make, a caveman can do it!

This quick but succulent chicken dish is the perfect dinner to prepare after coming home from a long day at work.

Canned white beans with ham knuckle, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and maple syrup bake into a shortcut version of classic baked beans. Ready in half the time with layers of flavor from thyme, rosemary, and Dijon mustard.

Seedless raspberry puree (coulis) with superfine sugar and kirsch. Sieved smooth for drizzling over desserts, cheesecakes, ice cream, and plated sweets.

Raspberry-rose geranium vinegar with fresh raspberries and scented geranium leaves steeped in red wine vinegar for two weeks. A fragrant, floral infused vinegar for salads and gifts.

Simple rhubarb sauce with sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt simmered until thick and saucy. A versatile spring condiment for desserts, pancakes, or yogurt.