Recipe Sifter

Old-fashioned Christmas Rocks cookies bursting with candied fruit, dates, figs, pecans, raisins, and currants in a cocoa-spiced batter with a hint of coffee. Dense, chewy, and built to last.

Spicy Szechuan chicken stir fry with snow peas, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, garlic, and dried red chiles. A 30-minute weeknight dinner with bold heat and clean veggies.

Velvety brandy sauce made in 5 minutes with butter, powdered sugar, and brandy extract. Drizzle over bread pudding, holiday cakes, or warm fruit desserts for an instant upgrade.

Southern fried catfish, a classic with mustard-brushed fillets dredged in seasoned cornmeal and fried golden crisp. The crackling cornmeal crust is the whole point.

Microwave beef stroganoff with thin-sliced sirloin, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and paprika over egg noodles. Weeknight dinner in under 25 minutes.

Maple oatmeal drop cookies with real maple syrup, sour cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Soft, cakey, and finished with a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle.

Open-faced egg and cheese sandwiches on toasted English muffins with scrambled eggs, onion, green pepper, and broiled American cheese. A 15-minute breakfast for six.

Pan-fried sea scallops with a crispy bread crumb crust, sauteed in butter with a quick white wine pan sauce. Served over rice for an elegant 30-minute dinner.

Pineapple ginger sauce with garlic and soy sauce, thickened with cornstarch for a glossy finish. A fat-free, 15-minute stir-fry sauce with bright tropical flavor.

These delicious meatless burgers have not only pleased the vegetarians, but the meat lovers also raved about how yummy they are!

Annie Mae Jones' cornmeal muffins: pure cornmeal Southern muffins with buttermilk, baking soda, and a splash of butter, baked in pre-heated greased pans for crispy bottoms and tender centers.

Jumbo shrimp sautéed with poblano and red bell peppers in a bold, peppery Worcestershire-lemon barbecue sauce finished with cream. Brennan's Texas-Creole fusion at its finest, ready in 30 minutes.

Traditional German Dampfnudeln: soft steamed yeast dumplings stuffed with prunes, drizzled with buttery poppy seed sauce. A cozy Bavarian dessert that's surprisingly simple to make.

Savory smoked salmon and dill waffles with chopped Nova Scotia salmon, fresh dill, and onion folded into the batter. Topped with cream cheese and scallions or sour cream and salmon caviar for brunch.

Creamy rice pudding folded with mashed banana and whipped cream, garnished with fresh kiwi slices. Made with sugar substitute, this diabetic-friendly dessert is ready in 30 minutes.

Oat bran muffins with whole wheat pastry flour, honey, and a hint of cinnamon. High-fiber breakfast muffins ready in 30 minutes, no eggs or butter required.