Recipe Sifter

Chinese fried pecans soak whole pecan halves in boiling water, coat them in sugar, dry overnight, and fry to a crackling glazed shell. Restaurant-style sweet appetizer or party snack.

German anise cookies beaten for 20 minutes until fluffy, dried overnight, then baked golden for distinctive chewy-crisp springerle-style treats.

Traditional Italian fig cookies (cucidati) with a sweet filling of dried figs, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon wrapped in a buttery dough. A classic holiday cookie from Italian-American bakeries.

I make these tasty squares using Splenda.They are super easy to make and great for a guilt free snack.

Transform herring fillets into tender, tangy pickled bites with this simple two-day marinade. A classic Polish holiday tradition that takes minutes of hands-on work.

Cold quinoa salad with red and green bell peppers, red onion, scallions, and fresh dill. A versatile, protein-rich vegetarian base you can dress any way you like.

The addition of cream cheese makes this quiche wonderfully rich and creamy in t exture.

Oreo cookie pound cake with chunks of Oreos folded through a buttery batter and finished with a glossy chocolate glaze. A cookies-and-cream bundt that bakes up dense, moist and tender.

Indian pheasant curry with a hand-pounded spice rub of coriander, cumin, sesame seeds, turmeric, chili, and ginger. Braised low and slow until fork-tender in a simple, aromatic sauce.

A rich, custard-filled quiche with melted brie, browned ham, green onions, Parmesan, and a touch of nutmeg in a flaky pre-baked crust. French bistro brunch at home.

Moist, tasty and light. A perfectly delicious cake to finish up the meal without feeling guilty.

No time to make a loaf of yeast bread, try this quick bread that's made with whole wheat flour, oats, wheat germ and sunflower seeds. It's loaded with goodness.

Grilled pork loin chops marinated in white wine vinegar, Worcestershire, and garlic, served with a cold Dijon mustard sour cream sauce. A make-ahead freezer-to-grill dinner.

Classic French country pate with veal, pork, chicken livers, and duck breast marinated in white wine and baked in a terrine. A two-day charcuterie project worth the wait.

It's hard to resist a slice of this yummy cake for breakfast with your morning coffee.

A diabetic fudge recipe. Instead of squares the fudge is rolled into balls and coated.