Recipe Sifter

Bubbly ginger ale poured over scoops of strawberry ice cream and crowned with whipped cream and strawberry preserves. A pink, fizzy Valentine's Day treat ready in 10 minutes.

This Italian version of the Mexican favorite was given to me by a friend and former Principal in our district, Ginny Trapani. Buon Gusto!!

Traditional hand-kneaded white bread made with scalded milk and molasses for three golden loaves with a tender, slightly sweet crumb. This old-fashioned method takes time but rewards you with bakery-quality bread that fills your kitchen with irresistible aroma.

Caraway burgers marinate seasoned beef patties in beer for 3 hours before grilling. A German-leaning burger with the licorice-pepper note of caraway and a malty tenderized bite.

Oven-baked whole wheat pancakes ladled onto hot buttered sheet pans for hands-off cooking, no flipping required. A high-fiber buttermilk batter ready in 15 minutes. Serve with fruit and syrup.

Oatmeal pecan pie deepens the classic with toasted oats and pecans in a honey custard, all baked in a rum-spiked oat crust. A nuttier, less cloying twist on pecan pie with a hint of black pepper.

This tasty spread is easy to make and tastes amazing when used in sandwiches.

Mexican street-corn-inspired grilled corn rubbed with lime wedges dipped in chili-amchoor spice. Vegetarian summer BBQ side with bright tang and gentle heat.

Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday with these delicious buffalo chicken wings that are extremely easy to make!

Contrary to what you make think, not all Spring Rolls are deep-fried. They can be served fresh as well, which is a lovely option for an appetizer or light meal this summer. It’s quite an extensive list of ingredients, but if you are a fan of Thai cooking, it’s likely you have most of them in your pantry or fridge already. The preparation is a simple whisk, toss, hydrate, roll. And our special touch? We added a peanut sauce to make a “Pad Thai” version, as well as some chillies. Stop, drop and roll – these babies are on fire!

Love these applesauce pancakes. Moist and delicious. Serve them with maple syrup and fresh berries. Yum!

Apple almond pancakes whip beaten egg whites into a buttermilk-and-apple-juice batter for cloud-light, nutty flapjacks. Half whole wheat flour, ground almonds, and a hit of fruit juice keep them tender and fragrant.

Marlboro Country guacamole is a stripped-down, cowboy-style take on the classic: mashed avocado, chopped onion, pimentos, and a squeeze of lemon. Five ingredients, ten minutes, Western ranch vibes.

Ground Beef mixed with Box Stuffing, Egg, and Water makes a quick and easy meatloaf.

This is plain cornbread, not a corn flavored cake, so don't expect it to be fluffy or sweet. It's great with black-eyed peas, new potatoes, green onions, sliced tomatoes, and buttermilk, i.e., your basic Southern farm fare. It's also very nice cold, broken into bite-sized pieces in a glass of cold milk and eaten with a spoon.

Caldo verde, the classic Portuguese green soup with kale, chorizo, and potatoes mashed right in the pot. Simple, hearty, and rustic with just a handful of ingredients and big flavor.