Recipe Sifter

Roast leg of lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, rubbed with lemon juice, roasted over sliced potatoes and onions. Finished with a fresh mint butter pan sauce.

Classic French tarte Tatin with 5 pounds of Golden Delicious apples baked in caramel and topped with flaky puff pastry. A showstopping upside-down dessert worth the effort.

Serve this pleasant and unusual entree with sprigs of watercress dipped in a well-flavoured vinaigrette.

Traditional British pikelets made from a yeasted batter cooked on a hot griddle. Like crumpets without the ring, with a bubbly surface that soaks up butter and honey.

Chocolate icebox pudding layers a rich German chocolate filling between vanilla wafers, then chills until the cookies soften into a cake-like, no-bake dessert. A vintage make-ahead treat with just four ingredients.

Mai Mai sweet potato pie with coconut milk, maple syrup, orange juice, crystallized ginger, and walnuts in a coconut-maple crust. Topped with orange-scented whipped cream.

Rum raisin bundt cake made with ripe bananas, dark rum, walnuts, and allspice. A moist, no-fuss batter baked in a fluted tube pan and dusted with powdered sugar.

Greek stifado: slow-braised beef chuck in red wine, tomatoes, onions, thyme, rosemary, and cumin, finished with crumbled feta. A rustic Mediterranean stew with deep, herb-saturated flavor.

Slow cooker braised leeks with onion, garlic, tomato, and vegetable stock, finished with fresh dill. A gentle, hands-off side dish that cooks itself over 6-10 hours.

Cold tortellini pesto salad with julienned zucchini and carrot, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and toasted walnuts. A creamy mayo-based picnic pasta salad that holds up in the fridge.

Saged turkey loaf with fresh and dried sage, shallots, thyme, marjoram, and a hint of orange zest. A lighter, herb-forward alternative to classic meatloaf.

Cheeseburger pie built on a quick Bisquick crust, filled with seasoned freezer-mix ground beef and Worcestershire, then topped with sliced tomatoes and a cheddar-egg layer baked golden.

Thai-inspired chicken wings marinated overnight in aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and turmeric, then grilled until golden. Pair with sticky rice for an authentic Southeast Asian feast that brings bold herbaceous flavors to your backyard barbecue.

Greek lamb stew with flour-dredged lamb cubes braised in white wine, tomato sauce, and chicken broth with rosemary, thyme, black olives, and blanched onions.

Ultra-rich alfredo sauce made with roasted garlic, real Parmigiano-Reggiano, Asiago cheese, and butter. Chilled overnight for deeper flavor, this two-cheese sauce clings to every strand of pasta.

Five-layer cheesecake with swirled dark and white chocolate layers on a graham cracker crust. Baked with sour cream, cream cheese, and real vanilla.