Recipe Sifter

Ginger broccoli sauteed in sesame oil with tamari and brown sugar. A quick vegan side dish with warm, spicy-sweet Asian flavors ready in 20 minutes.

Patty Ann's cheese cake tarts: bite-size cream cheese pastry shells with two fillings, pecan and coconut. Muffin-tin desserts for holiday cookie trays.

Broiled tomato sandwich on toasted bread with balsamic-marinated tomatoes, Parmesan and herbed mayonnaise. 15-minute vegetarian lunch or light dinner.

This is creamy, hot and perfect to serve with noodles or grilled meats.

An immune boosting formula packed with vitamin C, this smoothie combines a tropical twist with a boost of omega-3.

Quick 20-minute turkey casserole with cream of celery soup, Parmesan, dry sherry, rice, and pimientos. The fastest way to turn leftover turkey into a creamy, cheesy skillet supper.

Papelon lemonade mixes Venezuelan unrefined cane sugar (brown sugar substitute) with fresh lemon juice over ice. Base for a tropical Tom or John Collins variation.

Creole eggs scramble straight into a savory base of onion, green pepper, mushrooms, capers and tomato juice, then pile onto buttered toast. A quick, New Orleans-style breakfast in under 10 minutes.

Spinach and cheddar omelet folded around fresh spinach, sharp cheese, and a spoonful of red pepper relish. A fast, protein-packed vegetarian breakfast with a gentle cayenne kick.

Beach Party Shrimp Saute stir-fries unshelled shrimp with jalapeño, garlic, onion, and oregano in 10 minutes, finished with fresh lemon or lime juice. A bold, easy seafood appetizer or main.

The sweetness of apricot preserves is brightened with lemon and balanced by a bit of cayenne pepper with some toasted nuts for added texture. This recipe is lightened by replacing the typical mayo with yogurt and delivers a cleaner taste on the palate.

Chocolate covered cherry smoothie blends frozen cherries, banana, and yogurt with a swirl of chocolate syrup, so it tastes like the candy in drinkable form. Thick, creamy, and ready in 5 minutes, no ice cream needed.

A lighter take on potato salad with hard-boiled eggs, crisp apple, and a creamy curry dressing made with yogurt and fat-free mayo. Quick to prep, easy to transport, and ready in under 20 minutes.

A delicious salad that's perfect to serve if your bored of the same old leaf lettuce kind.

Tangy French-style salad dressing blended from tomato paste, lemon juice, oil, and onion powder. Sugar-free, no-cook, and ready in 5 minutes flat.

Sauteed shrimp with ancho chiles and 25 cloves of garlic in olive oil, finished with lime juice and fish stock. A bold, smoky 20-minute shrimp dinner served over rice.