Recipe Sifter

Real French chocolate mousse made with semisweet chocolate, egg yolks, butter, cognac, and a splash of strong coffee, lightened with whipped egg whites and unmolded for a classic bistro presentation.

Red lentil dahl simmered with turmeric, green chili, and butter-fried onions. A simple vegetarian Indian classic finished with fresh lemon juice.

Cajun-style stuffed pork loin roast with deep pockets packed with sautéed onion, celery, and green pepper trinity, all wrapped in a fiery dry rub. Roasted low and slow then blasted hot for a dark, peppery crust.

This bread freezes well for 2-3 months if tightly wrapped. To serve, defrost overnight in the foil. To warm, place the thawed bread, still wrapped in foil in a 350F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. If reheated in this manner, the bread will retain its freshly baked qualities.

Rolled oats bread with sweetened condensed milk and corn syrup for a soft, slightly sweet loaf. No-knead yeast bread that rises twice and bakes up tender.

Marinating the chicken in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme and tarragon add great depth to a rice sauce that's smoothed by just a hint of red currant jelly and enhanced with apricots and tawny port. Be sure to use tawny port. With its beautiful amber color and slightly dry flavor, it compliments the apricots. Save your ruby port, which is sweeter and has a deep red wine color, for after dinner.

Sarma cabbage rolls stuffed with a three-meat filling of ground beef, pork, and ham with rice and paprika, simmered in tomato broth for over two hours until tender.

This meaty beanless chili has the makings of a champion, but it's super simple.

Greek-style tripe stew simmered for hours in a tomato paste, white wine, and butter sauce with onions and parsley. Serve with pilaf for a traditional Mediterranean comfort meal.

Make-ahead oatmeal pecan cookies shaped into logs, chilled, then sliced and baked fresh whenever you need them. Freezer-friendly dough lasts 3 months.

Smoky salmon cheese ball made with canned salmon, cream cheese, horseradish, and liquid smoke, rolled in pecans and parsley. A no-cook make-ahead appetizer for parties.

Why go out to enjoy buffalo wings when you can use this easy recipe to enjoy the delicious taste at home!

Spicy Ham, Bean, Sausage, and Vegetable Soup recipe

Vegan split pea soup loaded with sweet potato chunks and broccoli florets in a silky puréed base with dill and plum tomatoes. Naturally fat-free and protein-packed, this plant-based bowl is pure cold-weather fuel.

Spotted chocolate cheesecake with lychee sauce features cream cheese and mascarpone filling, piped white "spots," and a fragrant lychee-lemon puree. A showstopper dessert.

Steamed molasses brown bread with raisins, graham flour, and cornmeal. The classic New England Boston-style bread, slow-steamed to a moist, dense crumb.