Recipe Sifter

Chow spice paste with garlic, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, coriander, and mustard seeds blended smooth. A Caribbean-style all-purpose seasoning base that keeps in the fridge.

Cheddar Swiss cheese fondue blends sharp cheddar and Swiss with creamy cottage cheese, dry mustard, and garlic into a wine-free, kid-friendly dipping pot. Serve with cubes of crusty French bread for old-school party food.

Surprise your spareribs with this simple recipe that uses pickling spices and prepared mustard.

No-cook barbecue sauce shaken together in a jar from ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, vinegar, dry mustard, chili powder, and paprika. A five-minute basting sauce for grilled chicken, beef, or pork.

Grilled eggplant slices basted with garlic-herb butter and Italian seasoning. Smoky, tender, and ready in 10 minutes on the grill. A simple summer side dish.

Tuscan white bean tuna salad: cannellini beans, marinated artichokes, tuna, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and pesto in 10 minutes. A pantry-driven Mediterranean main with no cooking.

The perfect scrumptious cake for Thanksgiving dinner that your kids will love!

Scrambled eggs with cactus (nopalitos) and onion, a classic Mexican breakfast that's tangy, savory, and ready in 15 minutes. Uses canned nopalitos for convenience.

Hot mulled spice mix with whole cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, allspice, coriander seeds, dried lemongrass, mint, and orange zest. Make a big batch for mulled wine, cider, and warm holiday drinks.

Quick microwave vegetable rice bowl with tender parsnips, black beans, and wilted bok choy in light teriyaki for healthy 20-minute plant-based dinners.

Asian style sichuan beef with garlic, shallots, snow peas and red bell peppers.

Fresh nectarines or peaches halved and stuffed with a whipped lemon cream cheese filling flavored with lemon balm. An elegant no-bake summer dessert.

Italian-style spinach steamed with no added water, then tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. A 5-minute side dish that keeps the spinach bright green and tender.

This home-brew remains a favourite party drink in a Welsh household for both adults and children.

Chicken livers browned in bacon drippings, simmered in dry sherry and tomato sauce with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. Served over rice, polenta, or pasta with grated Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes.

I sauteed the shrimp with the spices and it turned out wonderful.Really a big hit!