Recipe Sifter

Quinoa with shiitake gravy: dried shiitakes simmered with their soaking liquid and shoyu, thickened with kudzu into a clear, silky glaze. Vegan, 84 calories per serving, ready in an hour.

A simple 4-spice Bengali garam masala blend of ground cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, and cloves. Warm, aromatic, and essential for authentic Bengali cooking.

Super easy coleslaw made from just shredded cabbage and your favorite dressing. A crisp, crunchy side you can throw together in minutes and customize with whatever add-ins you like.

Baked bananas and pancakes with quartered bananas, beer-batter pancakes, Calvados or Grand Marnier, orange juice, and molasses. A British-style pudding-dessert that's part crepe, part bananas Foster.

Whole herrings coated in crunchy oatmeal, pan-fried until golden, and served with caramelized apple rings. This traditional Irish breakfast or supper pairs rich fish with sweet fruit in under 15 minutes.

Stuffed mushroom caps filled with a Mediterranean eggplant and tomato mixture brightened with garlic, basil and parsley. A make-ahead vegetarian appetizer you can serve warm or at room temperature.

Dress up your succulent steak with this simple recipe that uses cider vinegar and molasses.

Southern-style fruited iced tea with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, and English breakfast tea sweetened with a homemade simple syrup. Best chilled overnight.

Designed for the grill, this leg of lamb is butterflied and marinated in balsamic and mint for easy grilling. Perfect for a summer cook-out or Easter dinner.

Hot chicken and rice soup topped with a fresh, chunky guacamole of avocado, serrano chile, tomato, cilantro, and lime. Mexican comfort in a bowl with warm tortillas.

Light honey mustard dressing with non-fat yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of Dijon. Just 21 calories per batch, tangy and creamy without the oil for healthy salads.

Apple smoothie blended from applesauce and apple cider with orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dairy-free, vegan, and ready in five minutes.

Tofu fruit pudding blends silken firm tofu with frozen berries and honey for a creamy dairy-free dessert. Three ingredients, ready in 10 minutes plus chill time.

Quick chocolate frosting made by melting chocolate squares with butter, then stirring in sugar and milk. Beat when cool for silky, spreadable texture. Ready in under 10 minutes.

Honey lemonade sweetened with a honey-water syrup instead of sugar. Make the syrup ahead and mix individual glasses all week for a naturally sweetened summer drink.

Tropical black bean and papaya relish with crunchy jicama, cinnamon-spiced beans, and a citrus-sherry dressing. A fresh, vibrant side dish that's vegan and ready in about an hour.