Recipe Sifter

Traditional New Mexican bizcochos made with lard, sweet sherry, and orange juice, rolled and cut into shapes, then dredged in cinnamon-clove sugar while warm.

A surprisingly tasty sweet and spicy combination. The creamy texture of the bananas enhances the creaminess of the melted cheese and sets off the spicy flavors of the cilantro and jalapenos.

Zucchini crab cakes: grated zucchini, egg, and seasoned crumbs fried into crisp, golden patties that taste convincingly like crab cakes. A clever vegetarian way to use up summer zucchini.

Cranberry-maple sauce finished with butter and bourbon for a glossy, grown-up twist on traditional cranberry sauce. Five ingredients and ready in 15 minutes.

Spicy Sichuan noodles (dan dan mian) with crispy ground pork, sesame paste, chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger. A fiery, numbing Chinese noodle bowl ready in 30 minutes.

Creamy crab Romanoff casserole with rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, and mushrooms baked under a bubbly cheese and paprika crust. Cozy comfort in 30 minutes.

Polpette di pollo in brodo are Italian chicken meatballs simmered in broth with Parmesan, lemon zest, nutmeg, and parsley. A light, elegant soup ready in about 20 minutes.

Curried chicken chowder loaded with potatoes, carrots, corn, and peas in a flour-thickened broth. A hearty, warming one-pot soup that's on the table in 30 minutes. No cream needed.

Creamy chocolate punch with melted semi-sweet chocolate, milk, vanilla ice cream, club soda, and whipped cream. A bubbly, kid-friendly party drink that serves 12.

Welsh rarebit with sharp cheddar melted in beer, eggs, dry mustard, and Worcestershire. Microwave method, spooned over ham and toast triangles.

Angel food ice cream cake layered with vanilla ice cream and topped with sweetened fresh strawberries. A no-bake summer dessert that serves a crowd of 15 in 15 minutes of active prep.

Scottish Empire cookies: buttery shortbread rounds sandwiched with raspberry jam, topped with a thin sugar glaze and colored sprinkles. A classic tea-time biscuit.

Rainbow trout with lemon, capers, and brown butter is a restaurant classic you can make in 10 minutes. Crisp skin, nutty butter, bright lemon, briny capers. Pan-seared fish at its finest.

Chilled stuffed mushroom caps marinated in red wine vinaigrette and filled with chopped chicken, spinach, and a tangy mayo-onion mixture. A no-bake party appetizer that comes together in about 20 minutes of active work.

Spit-roasted beef rib roast marinated in bourbon, dry mustard, and vinegar, then grilled over hot coals and basted with the heated marinade sauce.

A tasty and succulent beef dish that can be made in your oven or in a slow cooker.