Recipe Sifter

Paper-thin swordfish paillard flash-cooked until just opaque, topped with blanched leek julienne, fresh grapefruit segments, and a tangy mustard seed vinaigrette. An elegant 30-minute dinner.

Einspanner (German Coffee with Whipped Cream) recipe

Vegan hummus pita sandwiches with whole-wheat pita, pickled red onion, mixed greens, and chopped red bell pepper. Quick lunch, no cooking, ready in 20 minutes.

A delicious low-fat, low-sodium alternative to conventional corn chips.

Pork salad with sliced pork loin and red peppers over mixed greens, dressed in a punchy Dijon mustard-soy sauce vinaigrette. A smart use for leftover roast pork.

Chickpea and green bean salad with two separate garam masala dressings, garlic, cayenne, and fresh ginger. A spiced bean salad served cold or at room temperature.

Crunchy curried chicken salad: cooked chicken and rice tossed with mandarin oranges, celery, and peanuts in a light yogurt-curry-honey dressing. A sweet-savory, mayo-free make-ahead salad.

Portobello, basil, and tomato sandwich (PBT) on garlic-rubbed grilled sourdough with a lemony mayo spread. A vegetarian take on the BLT with meaty grilled mushrooms instead of bacon.

Perfect for a quick summer dinner, this scrumptious dish involves you stuffing your fish for a change.

Sanbaizu is a classic Japanese dipping sauce made with rice vinegar, dashi, soy sauce, and sugar. A light, tangy all-purpose condiment for dumplings, sashimi, and sunomono.

A Lowcountry classic: toasted benne (sesame) seeds ground into a paste and stirred into warm cream with oyster liquor and fresh shucked oysters. Rich, briny, and ready in 30 minutes.

Melon, hearts of palm, and prosciutto salad on mesclun greens with red-wine vinaigrette. An elegant Italian-inspired starter with sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto, and tender palm hearts.

Start a fiesta in your kitchen with this scrumptious dish that is fun to make by yourself or with friends!

Peanut butter sandwiches loaded with sticky torn marshmallow "spit wads" that kids go absolutely wild for. A 5-minute no-cook snack that's equal parts gross-out fun and sweet, gooey satisfaction.

Roquefort and apple omelet with butter-sauteed apple slices and crumbled blue cheese folded inside. A French-inspired breakfast or brunch ready in 10 minutes.

Enjoy a hot summer day with this delicious drink made from bananas, mango juice and a bit of rum.