Recipe Sifter

Very easy to make, I used 1/4 cup more pumpkin puree than recipe says, so I didn't add any extra water into the batter, also reduced the 1 tablespoon of oil, and these muffins came out great. Love the flavor from pumpkin and spices. Definitely a keeper recipe.

Giant chocolate chip cookies baked in pizza pans with cream cheese in the dough for extra-chewy centers and crispy edges. Loaded with semi-sweet chips and walnuts, then cut into wedges like a cookie pizza.

Soft, springy steamed cake made without an oven, a brown sugar and honey batter poured into cups and steamed into fluffy little sponges. A simple no-bake-style treat from Sri Lanka.

Nutty whole wheat muffins bursting with tender apple chunks and warm cinnamon spice. Simple pantry ingredients come together for a hearty, fiber-rich breakfast that freezes beautifully.

No-knead whole grain batter bread with whole wheat flour, bran, honey, and chopped nuts. A high-fiber yeast bread mixed by hand and baked into a hearty, dense loaf.

Vegan nut roast layered with ground brazil nuts, cashews, and millet, stuffed with a chestnut puree center. Herb-spiced and golden-baked, this is the plant-based centerpiece your holiday table needs.

Idiot's Delight: a layered no-fuss dessert with pecan shortbread crust, cream cheese filling, butter pecan pudding, whipped topping, and praline pecans. Potluck royalty.

Midori cheesecake with melon liqueur in the filling, sour cream topping, and a Midori-gelatin glaze studded with fresh honeydew melon balls. A stunning green-tinted dessert for melon lovers.

Tender lamb chunks braised with turmeric, cardamom, and nutmeg, then folded with wilted spinach and tangy yogurt. This Afghan stew packs warm spice and bright citrus over fluffy rice pilaf.

Ground beef packs with frozen corn, diced green chiles, shredded Monterey Jack, and picante sauce for a Southwestern-spiced meatloaf that's anything but boring. Black olives and cayenne kick up the heat.

Monkfish with Garlic and Herb Butter (Irish) recipe

Bread machine whole wheat loaf with molasses, wheat germ, and flat beer for deep flavor and hearty texture. Healthy sandwich bread bakes hands-free.

Slow cooker navy beans with pearl barley, millet, and bulgur wheat seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Vegan, high-fiber, and as simple as it gets.

Traditional baked Christmas pudding with candied fruits, pecans, molasses, and warm spices, served with brandy sauce. A festive holiday dessert with an optional flambé presentation.

This is an authentic family recipe that my mother taught me in 1950 in New Orleans. It makes a great dinner party main dish. Like chinese food, it is long on chopping and assembling, but goes together and cooks rather quickly.

Big-batch spaghetti and meatballs for feeding a crowd. Homemade tomato sauce and 48 baked meatballs that freeze beautifully. Easy to double or triple for potlucks and parties.