Recipe Sifter

Rhubarb raisin crumble topped with maple walnut granola, sweetened with strawberry preserves and orange zest. A naturally sweetened, no-fuss spring dessert baked from a cold oven.

Rhubarb, rose, and strawberry jam macerates rhubarb and small berries with sugar overnight, then boils with scented rose petals and lemon juice for a floral, blush-pink English preserve.

Beet and potato salad with a raw garlic-lemon dressing, tossed with the beet greens. A zero-waste, no-mayo root vegetable salad served chilled with crusty bread.

Ruby punch bowl with Burgundy wine, cranberry juice, apple cider, and a cinnamon-clove spiced syrup. A deep red holiday punch for 24 guests.

Rum truffle dessert cocktail: dark rum, crème de cacao, and hazelnut liqueur blended with chocolate ice cream and crowned with whipped cream. Served in a brandy snifter for a sip-it-slow sweet finish.

Chicken Caesar salad pizza on a crispy prebaked shell topped with mixed greens, sliced chicken, and Caesar dressing. A no-cook assembly that takes 5 minutes.

Salmon rollups wrapped in flaky crescent dough with dill and parsley. Canned salmon makes these a quick appetizer or snack, baked golden and served with warm cheese sauce.

Salmon cucumber rounds with canned salmon, yogurt cheese, lemon zest, and tarragon piped onto crisp cucumber slices. A light, make-ahead party appetizer.

Fresh salsa with diced tomatoes, three jalapenos, green bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. No cooking required, just chop and mix for a bright, spicy salsa in 15 minutes.

White sangria built on dry white wine, cinnamon simple syrup, sparkling water, and citrus and apple slices for a chilled summer pitcher that pours light and crisp.

Sangrita with tomato juice, orange juice, lime juice, minced onion, and hot sauce chilled and served over ice. The traditional Mexican chaser for tequila, or a tangy nonalcoholic refresher on its own.

Good recipe. Be sure to cook for the 8 hours. I cooked 5.5 hours and the vegetables were not quite done.

Grilled red pepper and tomato relish with fresh basil and lemon juice. A bright, smoky topping for grilled fish, especially tuna, with no added oil.

Savannah ice cream cake stacks coconut cake layers with strawberry, chocolate, and orange ice creams, finished with whipped cream and chocolate glaze. A Southern showpiece dessert for special occasions.

Buttery toasted breadcrumb topping with parsley for casseroles. Three ingredients, five minutes, and every baked dish gets a golden crunchy crust.

Savory poached carp simmered in a sweet-tart broth of red onion, white wine vinegar, and lemon, served hot or chilled as a traditional jelled fish with beet horseradish.