Recipe Sifter

Whole wheat blueberry muffins blend pastry flour, wheat germ, and brown sugar with juicy berries. Vegan-friendly with applesauce, soy milk, and egg substitute. A hearty breakfast bake.

Comparing with original recipe, this healthier version is made with whole wheat flour, half butter and half olive oil. Also decrease icing sugar from 3/4 cup to 1/2 cup, and it's still sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Currant and orange muffins made with rice flour, ground almonds, and beaten egg whites for a tender, gluten-free crumb. Naturally sweetened with honey and fresh orange juice.

Bhopali roti from central India: a flavored whole-wheat-and-rice-flour flatbread enriched with cashews, cumin, cilantro, green chiles, and saffron-infused milk. The royal cousin of everyday roti.

Quick and easy home made Italian style salad dressing.

Quick banana apricot bread with ripe banana pulp, chopped dried apricots, and a hint of lemon zest. Tender loaf with chewy apricot bits and a brighter twist on classic banana bread.

Microwave strawberry jam in 8 minutes with crushed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of butter. Small-batch refrigerator jam, no canning needed.

Juicy tomatoes on a bed of flaky puff pastry with caramelized onions and goat cheese.

Kung Pao beef: velveted flank steak stir-fried with roasted peanuts, fiery dried chilies, and crunchy water chestnuts in a savory-sweet Sichuan sauce. A bold, spicy take on takeout, ready in 40 minutes.

A family favorite, try this simple recipe that makes a delicious apple butter that tastes amazing on toast!

Glazed turkey meatloaf bound with cooked rice and bread crumbs, finished with a sweet ketchup-honey glaze that lacquers the top in the last five minutes. A leaner, lighter take on the diner classic.

Banana chocolate bundt cake with mashed ripe bananas and Dutch-process cocoa for deep, fudgy flavor. Sour cream keeps the crumb tender. Bakes in a 12-cup bundt for a striking, fluted finish.

Vegan pumpkin soup with coconut milk and a hint of galangal for warming Southeast Asian flavor. Smooth, dairy-free, and high in fiber, this pureed soup is silky comfort in a bowl.

My latest creation must be healthier than a cake with icing...

Whole wheat pancakes made with stone-ground Nora Mill mix, buttermilk, eggs, and a touch of melted butter. Nutty, hearty, and on the table in 30 minutes. Four-ingredient breakfast.

Angel food cake is the guilt-free dessert for most of us, it's light and delicious on its own, or serve it with your favorite fruit compote.