Recipe Sifter

White chocolate cashew pie, a sophisticated cousin to pecan pie with chunks of cashew, melty white chocolate, and a splash of kirsch cherry brandy. Brown-sugar custard, made-from-scratch crust.

Low-fat chocolate Bundt cake made with russet potato and yogurt for incredible moisture, whole wheat flour, and whipped egg whites. No butter, no egg yolks, all richness.

Broiled polenta crostini topped with a woodsy porcini and fresh mushroom ragout with tomatoes and parsley. Vegetarian Italian comfort food with deep, earthy flavor.

Crowd-size party punch with pineapple, lemonade, orange and lime juices, ginger ale, soda water, and frozen strawberries. A non-alcoholic punch base that serves 50 and welcomes a splash of vodka or gin.

This succulent recipe is easy to make and it won't let your pot roast feel left out this summer!

Bone-in pork loin roast stuffed with cornbread and oyster dressing seasoned with fennel, garlic, and hot sauce. A show-stopping Southern holiday centerpiece.

A novelty cake shaped like a giant hamburger! Golden pound cake topped with toasted sesame seeds, penuche frosting, cocoa "meat," and strawberry preserve "ketchup." A total showstopper for kids' parties.

Gratin Catalan with layered eggplant, roasted peppers, capers, anchovies, and a pine nut breadcrumb topping. A rustic Mediterranean vegetable bake served warm or at room temperature.

Clay pot chicken braised with ham, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in wine. A rustic Spanish one-pot meal bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Aubergine or Eggplant dip Serve with warm Pita or Lebanese bread

A loaded Cajun jambalaya with chicken, ham, Cajun sausage, and shrimp simmered over brown rice with filé powder, cayenne, and fresh tomatoes. Feeds a crowd straight from one big pot.

Lightened-up cheesecake uses cottage cheese and neufchatel for creamy texture with fewer calories, then gets crowned with fresh berries for guilt-free indulgence.

Bite-sized crab quiche squares with Gouda, dill, and a press-in shortening crust. Freezer-friendly and perfect for party platters, brunch spreads, or make-ahead entertaining.

Escarole soup with creamy white beans, garlic, and a hit of olive oil simmered in chicken broth. The classic Italian-American minestra di scarola, ready for crusty bread on the side.

From-scratch breakfast sausage links made with pork, fresh pork fat, sage, thyme, and cracked peppercorns stuffed into natural casings. A charcuterie project that rewards patience with incredible flavor.

Cinnamon rolls from scratch are my family's favourite. Soft and warm with a secret ingredient.