Recipe Sifter

Kasha with porcini and white mushrooms, sauteed vegetables, and a finish of soy sauce baked in a casserole. Nutty buckwheat groats with deep, earthy mushroom flavor.

Braided cinnamon coffee cake made from hot roll mix, filled with cinnamon sugar and butter, then topped with a vanilla glaze. A showstopper brunch bread with a shortcut dough.

Cold pumpkin souffle is a no-bake gelatin-set dessert with whipped cream, eggs, pumpkin, rum, and warm spices. A make-ahead alternative to pumpkin pie that stands tall above its dish with a foil collar.

Hungarian daragaluska: tiny farina dumplings dropped into hot soup. Just butter, eggs, farina, and salt. Light, pillowy, and the classic addition to clear chicken broth.

Vegetarian lasagne made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) in a chunky tomato sauce, layered with cottage cheese and cheddar. A hearty, meat-free comfort food bake.

New England clam quiche with crispy bacon, canned clam chowder, eggs, sour cream, and a layer of melted American cheese. A clever shortcut quiche that uses chowder as the flavor base.

Seafood burgers made from fresh cod, grilled and stacked on English muffins with grilled tomato and a zippy basil-caper tartar sauce. A light, fast fish burger that beats anything from the freezer aisle.

Trust me; take the time to make fresh salsa. The jarred salsas can't even come close to the flavor of fresh salsa.

The casserole turned out quite good, especially considering a reasonably low fat dish. Not only your mother will be impressed, this casserole is also an excellent breakfast or brunch at any occasions.

It is a very tasty roasted mushrooms recipe. Garlic, ginger, scallions are roasted with mushrooms, adding the soy-sauce, vinegar and sesame oil, they give mushrooms very rich flavor.

Thanksgiving comes to mind! Healthy and interesting recipe. From my MIL's recipes but I think she got this from her SIL! This could be a salad or a side dish and could be made a day ahead and brought to room temperature before serving.

Asparagus and goat cheese are a good pair, and they work perfectly well in this recipe, asparagus adds the tender-crispy crunchiness, and goat cheese gave the souffles more creamy and cheesy taste. It is a great appetizer to impress your guests from the beginning.

Fiber-rich bread machine loaf with whole wheat flour, oats, and wheat germ. Moist crumb from applesauce and egg substitute for guilt-free sandwich bread.

On a rainy day, sit down and enjoy this savory broccoli soup that's easy to make and healthy for you.

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Double fudge Kahlua brownies with unsweetened chocolate, butter, a kick of black pepper, and a generous splash of coffee liqueur. Adult brownies with a fudgy crumb and grown-up depth.