Recipe Sifter

Butterscotch dandy cake folds homemade hard-ball butterscotch syrup into a tender two-layer cake, then crowns it with a cooked brown sugar buttercream. A real-deal Southern butterscotch cake from scratch.

Wholesome carrot bran brownies with whole wheat flour, tahini, and maple syrup, crowned with a luscious apricot glaze. A fiber-rich treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt.

A rustic Italian cauliflower soup simmered in beef broth with plenty of garlic, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. Ladle it into bowls and shower with freshly grated Romano cheese. Simple, bold, and soul-warming.

Buttermilk-soaked chicken thighs dredged in seasoned flour, pan-fried golden brown, and smothered in a tangy buttermilk pan gravy. Southern skillet comfort that'll have you reaching for seconds.

Choux pastry puffs studded with chocolate chips and dusted with powdered sugar create elegant French-inspired cookies that look harder to make than they are.

Classic chicken cacciatore with flour-dredged chicken browned in olive oil, then simmered in a rustic tomato sauce with garlic, peppers, and oregano. Serve over spaghetti or fettuccine.

Classic butter pecan snowball cookies rolled in powdered sugar while warm for melt-in-your-mouth tender bites packed with toasted nuts.

Cornmeal cookies blend stone-ground cornmeal with flour for a sandy, slightly crunchy crumb. Studded with dried cherries or raisins and warmed with nutmeg. An Italian-American Christmas tin staple.

Sour cream cranberry kuchen with a crunchy brown sugar almond topping baked in a springform pan. Tart cranberries meet tender, buttery cake in this German-inspired holiday treat.

Crazy corn muffins with sour cream, maple syrup, and pecan pieces for a tender, slightly sweet cornbread muffin with nutty crunch. Freezer-friendly and perfect for breakfast or alongside chili.

Creamy bacon pasta carbonara tosses hot pasta with crispy bacon, garlic, beaten eggs, Parmesan, and a splash of milk for a silky no-cream sauce. The eggs cook into a glossy coating from residual heat alone.

Mango brulee with a custard made from double cream, fromage frais, and egg yolks topped with caramelized demerara sugar. A lighter take on classic creme brulee.

A fragrant bread machine loaf with dried dill and parsley, olive oil, and powdered milk for a soft crumb. Just load the ingredients and let the machine do the work. Incredible toasted with butter.

Tender sour cream coffee cake layered with chunky applesauce and a crunchy brown sugar-cinnamon streusel topping. The ultimate weekend brunch bake that fills your kitchen with warm spice.

Kentucky-style burgoo soup made with mixed cooked meats, okra, lima beans, corn, and garden vegetables in a rich beef-and-chicken broth. A lighter take on the legendary Bluegrass State stew.

This recipe is from my father-in-law Ed Stang. He just dumped in whatever goodies are on hand; they always taste great.