Recipe Sifter

A rich, fudgy steamed chocolate pudding made with semi-sweet chocolate and pecans, served warm with a fresh raspberry-liqueur sauce. An elegant make-ahead dessert for special occasions.

A hunter's venison stew marinated overnight in red wine and vinegar, then braised with mushrooms, pearl onions, crispy salt pork, and gravy. Serve over wild rice with cranberry sauce for a proper game dinner.

Pumpkin cheesecake with canned pineapple and warm pie spice, baked in a water-bath oven for a silky, crack-free finish. A crustless fall dessert with tropical flair.

A European-style carrot cake with walnuts, whipped egg whites for lightness, and a layered filling of cream cheese, jam, and sweetened whipped cream. Elegant and unforgettable.

Hazelnut cappuccino torte folds toasted hazelnuts into a Kahlua-spiked dark and milk chocolate batter, bakes flourless-style with a soft center, and finishes with mocha whipped cream. Restaurant-grade dessert.

Mocha cream baked custard with melted chocolate, coffee, eggs, and cream, slow-baked in a water bath. Topped with whipped cream, almonds, and grated chocolate.

Marinated portobello mushrooms broiled after an overnight soak in soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, chili pepper, and garlic. Bold, meaty, and vegan.

Cheesy beefy chili mac bakes sirloin, elbow macaroni, and a chili-spiced tomato and pizza sauce under a blanket of melted mozzarella. A hearty baked pasta casserole that crosses chili with mac and cheese.

A creamy quiche that is a perfect healthy alternative for dinner.

Chunks of strawberries added into the batter gives the bread super moist texture and refreshing taste, layered of cream cheese makes the bread so creamy and tasty.

Turkey breast slices rolled around a herb-bright spinach stuffing with fresh basil, thyme, and lemon zest, then seared and baked with a savory mushroom sauce. A complete lean dinner with steamed potatoes and green beans.

New York-style sour cream cheesecake on a graham cracker almond crust with lemon juice and almond extract. Slow-cooled in the oven to prevent cracking.

Old-fashioned Grape Nuts cereal quick bread with milk, eggs, and a hint of sweetness. Tender crumb with toasty cereal crunch, no yeast required, ready in about an hour.

It might seem a little odd, but this soup is so flavorful and easy to make! My daughter even loves it :) 3 simple ingredients that's it. 1 bag 15 bean soup dry (rinse and soak in pot of water overnight) 1 can of Rotel (I use mild for a little kick) 1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix. Soak beans overnight, then bring beans and about 6-8 cups water to a boil. Add can of Rotel and ranch mix to pot and simmer for 2-3 hours.

Classic Italian minestrone soup with white beans, salt pork, leeks, cabbage, turnip, zucchini, and elbow macaroni. Slow-simmered farmhouse soup finished with grated parmesan.

Australian melting moments biscuits: cornstarch-tender shortbread cookies sandwiched around vanilla buttercream icing. Makes 30 sandwich biscuits in 2 hours.