Recipe Sifter

Fresh cilantro-lime salsa with jalapenos and garlic. A bright, no-cook Mexican salsa verde that works chunky or pureed, ready in 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients.

Cinnamon honey ale homebrew with dry malt, raw honey, whole cinnamon bark, and ale yeast. A 5-gallon batch that ages beautifully into warm, spiced amber ale perfect for fall.

A warm bacon dressing with Dijon mustard, fennel seed, honey, cider vinegar, and fresh orange juice whisked with olive oil. Smoky, tangy, and sweet all at once. Toss it over hearty greens while it's still hot.

Golden fried clam fritters made with chopped clams, a light batter of flour, eggs, and milk, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil. Crispy New England-style seafood bites.

Traditional muffuletta sandwich with salami, ham, provolone, and olive salad piled on a round crusty loaf. New Orleans street food legend that feeds four with simple, bold flavors.

Cold avocado soup blended with half-and-half, chicken broth, and lemon juice until silky smooth. A no-cook, 15-minute chilled soup that's creamy, refreshing, and rich.

Slow-simmered beef chuck chili with cumin, oregano, and chili powder, made a day ahead for deep flavor. Topped with sour cream and fresh lime.

A sweet, sipping chocolate, perfect on a cold winter day. I use 85% chocolate. The amount of sugar can be decreased, or the chocolate can be increased for a richer chocolate flavor.

Cottage cheese pancakes blended smooth in a blender with eggs, flour, and oil. A high-protein, creamy pancake with just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes start to finish.

Classic Crab Louis salad with chilled crab meat on shredded lettuce topped with a tangy Louis sauce of cream, chili sauce, lemon, and Worcestershire. A no-cook West Coast classic.

Creamy crab and artichoke hearts over a bed of sour cream spinach with a cayenne kick. This microwave casserole is on the table in 20 minutes flat.

Crabmeat custard baked in the microwave with snow crab, sharp cheddar, and a silky egg-milk custard over crustless white bread. A quick savory custard with a touch of cayenne heat.

Cajun crawfish egg salad with Durkee's sauce, Dijon mustard, and a kick of cayenne. A Louisiana twist on classic egg salad that's loaded with tender crawfish tails.

Simple sweetened whipped cream filling with just three ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Whip until stiff in 5 minutes for cakes, pastries, and pies.

Creamy spinach dip is the classic no-cook party dip: a sour cream and cream cheese base loaded with spinach, savory onion soup mix, crunchy water chestnuts and red onion. Make ahead and serve with pita or crackers.

Creamy tarragon dressing made with nonfat yogurt, light mayo, and fresh tarragon. Four ingredients, no cooking, ready in 5 minutes. A lighter take on classic French herb dressing.