Recipe Sifter

My Chinese-American version of crispy fried chicken nuggets tossed in a savory citrus sauce with a touch of heat. Great served over hot rice.

This wonderful crispy phyllo tart is a great recipe especially for holidays or you have guests, you can use fresh or frozen spinach. The ricotta, feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes mix with spinach, adding eggs and egg whites, after baking, it is fantastic.

A refreshing summer salad that is made with fresh and seasonal vegetables and berries. Low in fat and calorie, but packed with goodness. Feel free to use blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of all three.

A nutty and dense loaf. Great with peanut butter, or make a delicious German sandwich.

A rich soup with layers of earthy warm flavors. Maitake mushrooms (hen of the woods) are believed to have numerous medicinal properties and taste great.

This low fat banana bread turns out very moist with huge banana flavor. Studded with chocolate chips and walnuts makes it a special favorite.

Sugar-free key lime pie that's light, tangy and no-bake. Whipped chilled evaporated skim milk stands in for cream, set with gelatin and lime juice in a graham crust. A diabetic-friendly dessert with all the citrus zing and none of the sugar.

A succulent seafood pasta dish made with shrimp, clam juice and white wine.

Classic Christmas cut-out sugar cookies with clean edges that hold their shape. A simple butter-and-shortening dough that rolls thin, bakes crisp, and takes royal icing like a dream.

Made this baked beef ziti for Sean's dinner two days ago, and he absolutely enjoyed it. He said the flavor, seasonings and texture were just perfect. The creaminess and cheesiness from the ricotta and parmesan mixed with ziti were delicious. It was much easier than making lasagna, and it came out so flavorful and tasty!

Roasted asparagus and mushrooms are deliciously paired. Parmesan adds just enough cheesiness to bring the dish together. It's hard to resist this tasty dish that brings the smell of spring.

Bisquick pumpkin muffins skip the oil entirely, using canned pumpkin and molasses for moisture and richness alongside warm spices and plump raisins. A pantry-friendly fall muffin made in one bowl with zero added fat.

Three-ingredient seedless blackberry preserves with equal parts berries and sugar plus a splash of lemon juice. Old-school maceration method gives deep berry flavor without added pectin.

Super delicious! Moist inside and crispy outside, lots of chocolate, everyone loves these small treats.

This is a great way to use up some leftover turkey breast. Not to mention after the holidays we all need a little weight watcher help!

Super moist apple bundt cake packed with four grated apples, cinnamon, and optional walnuts. A one-bowl tube cake with a tender crumb that stays soft for days under a powdered sugar dusting.