Recipe Sifter

Fudge pecan pie melts butter and cocoa into the corn syrup filling, creating a brownie-like base under a layer of toasted pecan halves. Chocolate-pecan crossover for Thanksgiving.

Almost Whole Wheat Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins recipe

Soft mini yeast rolls shaped into adorable two-tiered buns, brushed with egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Perfect for breakfast with jam or butter, these tender rolls are a showstopper.

Easy oven turkey meatballs baked then simmered in garden-style pasta sauce with carrots and mushrooms. A leaner take on spaghetti and meatballs that hides spinach right in the meatball.

The steak was marinated overnight with the wet paste, which not only added tons of flavour to the steak, but also softened up the meat. It didn't take long to grill it. Then we just simply let it rest for about 10 minutes, which is the crucial part of cooking any meat. This step allows meat to rest, and lock all the juice inside the meat when you slice it.

A crisp, crunchy Asian-style salad with julienned radishes, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing. Light, refreshing, and ready in under 30 minutes. A low-calorie side dish that packs serious flavor.

These delicious panini is made with whole grain bread, spread with creamy yet tasty white bean spread, topped with swiss chard that's braised in a mixture of broth and wine. It fills you up, gives you all the nutrients you need, and satisfies your tummy.

I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.

Texas Bandera chili with ground chuck, tomato sauce, lite beer, and jalapeño pinto beans. Bold chili powder and a long simmer build the kind of deep, beefy stew that gets better the next day.

Whole wheat cinnamon fruit scones: tender, lightly sweet scones spiced with cinnamon and clove, studded with dried figs, dates or cherries. Nutty whole-grain flavor and a golden, egg-washed top for breakfast or tea.

Banana muffins meet applesauce for double fruit moisture and subtle sweetness. Ready in 40 minutes using a muffin mix shortcut that still tastes homemade.

Have been making all kinds of macarons recently, certainly has become my new addiction. These chocolate macarons are sandwiched with rich-silky chocolate ganache. They melt in your mouth.

Intensely chocolatey bundt cake using boxed mix, instant pudding, and chocolate chips. Rich, moist crumb ready in an hour with minimal effort for maximum impact.

These delicious and nutritious granola bars are ideal for breakfast, snack or anytime when you feel hungry. Very easy to make, and they provide lots of great values to your body.

Union Pacific Railroad's signature applesauce pancakes from the dining car era, with a tender, apple-rich crumb that needs no extra sweetener. A vintage American breakfast classic.

An Italian Christmas is not complete without this high-domed cylinder of fruit-studded sweet bread.