Recipe Sifter

When hunting season arrives, try this dish that contains rice, apples and a variety of spices.

Cognac-rubbed grilled salmon cured overnight with lemon zest, fresh thyme, brown sugar, and shallots. A semi-cured fillet that grills in just 6 minutes.

Indian chicken balls with curry powder, chutney, almonds, and cream cheese rolled in shredded coconut. A no-cook appetizer that makes 36 bite-sized party snacks.

Maryetta's Italian sausage bread wraps sweet Italian sausages in a saffron-and-fennel-scented yeasted dough, then bakes them in a clay pot until the loaf thumps hollow. Rustic regional Italian with an unforgettable golden crumb.

Mexican braised lamb shanks with ancho chiles, raisins, and vinegar in rich tomato sauce. Fall-apart tender meat ready in 3 hours for special dinners.

Black bean chili with oranges, an unexpected Yucatan-style pairing. Whole spices, cardamom, allspice, and coriander simmer with dried beans. Topped with fresh orange slices, zest, and sour cream.

Frozen maple walnut mousse pie with a cooked maple custard, whipped egg whites, and chopped walnuts in a chocolate crumb crust. Topped with chocolate shavings and frozen until firm.

Classic chicken Kiev: pounded chicken breast wrapped around a finger of chive-butter, breaded twice, chilled, and deep-fried until golden. The butter bursts at first cut, just like it should.

Senior winner in Cake Division of 1953 Pillsbury Bakeoff.

Saffron kulfi pops simmer whole milk with sugar until reduced by half, then bloom saffron threads in hot water and freeze in cones or cups. Authentic Indian frozen dessert without an ice cream maker.

Blueberry cheesecake with macadamia nut crust, creamy cream cheese filling, tangy sour cream layer, and fresh blueberry topping. A Hawaiian-inspired dessert that impresses.

Grilled sake-marinated bass with a simple Japanese-inspired soak of sake, soy sauce, ginger and sugar. A clean, weeknight-fast fish dinner with deep umami and a perfect flaky, oil-rich finish.

Try this interesting grasshopper pie, it is lots of fun to make, and you will love it!

Frozen fruit cups made with applesauce, strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, and orange juice concentrate. Healthy no-sugar-added frozen snack for kids and lunchboxes.

Whole cold glazed salmon baked in wine with fresh herbs, chilled overnight and finished with fish aspic and turnip flower decorations. A stunning centerpiece for buffets and celebrations.

Cold poached trout in tomato aspic made from the poaching liquor, tomato sauce, and gelatin. An elegant chilled fish course garnished with parsley and lemon.