Recipe Sifter

It's hard to resist any kind of cookies, such as these ones. They were buttery and delicious. Cranberries added some delicious sourness and sweetness, which perfectly balanced with the oatmeal cookies. Next time I may add some walnuts or even chocolate chips to give it a new twist.

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.

This recipe is adapted from the recipe of America's Test Kitchen. A 10-ounce box of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, can be substituted for the fresh spinach, if necessary.

A tantalizing and delicious pasta dish made with succulent chicken breasts, bell peppers and fresh mushrooms.

I love the freshness of the dressing and always add extra feta and olives of course! Yum!

Didn't have marsala so I made a quick red-wine pan sauce using shallots, red wine and a bit of chicken stock and was able to use the brown bits in the skillet and added a touch of butter for a bit of sheen. Also I seasoned the chicken breasts with salt and pepper as well as the spinach with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Very colorful and tasty.

Moist, banana-y, and chocolaty. There are lots of deliciousness in this banana bread, and the best thing is that it's also full of goodness. It's made from applesauce, whole wheat flour, small amount of butter and oil, chocolate chips and walnuts. There are so many yummy ingredients going on, you will enjoy every bite!

Be sure and double this recipe. It only makes 2 dozen cookies, hardly worth getting the dishes dirty! But the cookies are tasty!

Winter greens can be bitter but not when cooked this way. Perfectly complimentary flavors and belly filling warmness. If you've never tried collard greens before this recipe is more than worth the effort.

Buttery and delicious, you can definitely taste the aroma from saffron.

Chinese stir-fry is quick and easy, also there is lots of flavor created during the process. In this recipe, boil noodles first, meanwhile stir-fry fresh vegetables; in the end mix them all together. You have a delicious one-pot meal served within less than half an hour.

Mom's recipe that's easy to add to. Try adding ricotta cheese to create more of a main dish, or mushrooms for a "meatier" version of this vegetarian dish.

Thai pork with basil stir fries thinly sliced pork loin with garlic, chilies, and a full bunch of fresh basil in a soupy fish sauce broth. Ready in 25 minutes over rice or noodles.

Bisquick buttermilk biscuits with a splash of soda water for an extra-tall rise and tender, fluffy crumb. The classic shortcut biscuit recipe that bakes up in 30 minutes with bakery-style results.

This is an all-purpose filling that can be used for cookies, bars, etc. I use it most often to fill hamantaschen. Extremely simple and delicious.

Tropical rice side dish loaded with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, slivered almonds, and mango chutney. Ready in 30 minutes.