Recipe Sifter

Crisp jalapeno cheesecake with fresh peppers, ginger, and cinnamon in a creamy filling on a graham cracker crust. A bold sweet-heat cheesecake with a whipped sour cream topping.

Only 2 ingredients and your slow cooker can turn any meat into fall apart and tender goodness.

Crockpot black bean veggie chili: black beans, sweet corn, peppers, and tomatoes simmered low and slow with cumin and cayenne. A hearty, high-fiber meatless chili that practically cooks itself.

French-Italian almond crescent cookies rolled in pine nuts. Just four ingredients, naturally gluten-free, with a chewy-crisp texture from an overnight rest before baking.

Italian crostata di frutta with a lemon-scented shortcrust pastry, homemade crema pasticcera, fresh seasonal fruit, and an apricot jam glaze. A classic bakery-style tart.

Homemade oven-baked croutons from day-old bread, slow-dried at low heat until golden and crunchy. One ingredient, any herbs you like, and better than anything from a bag.

Almond coffeecake with orange marmalade or raspberry jam baked right into the batter, topped with a buttery brown sugar and slivered almond crumb. A brunch showstopper.

Crustless chicken pie: layers of cooked chicken, celery, parsley, and bread crumbs bound by an egg-and-broth custard, water-bath baked. A vintage savory pudding that uses up leftover roast chicken.

Gluten-free crusty corn flatbread made with rice flour, corn flour, and xanthan gum. A yeasted bread with a diamond-scored crust that's golden, crispy outside and soft inside.

A fun yeast bread shaped like a crab, complete with legs, claws, raisin eyes, and lemon peel antennae. A showstopping centerpiece for seafood boils or beach-themed parties.

Cucumber yogurt sauce with shredded cucumber, dill, scallions, and a splash of vinegar. A cool, tangy tzatziki-style dip that pairs with grilled meats, pita, or appetizers.

Yogurt-marinated cumin chicken with turmeric, coriander, and green chile. Indian-style baked chicken that turns weeknight bird into something fragrant and tender. Serve over rice.

Old-fashioned currant jelly uses just two ingredients: fresh currants and sugar. Traditional cook-and-strain method without commercial pectin. Bright tart-sweet jelly for toast, lamb, or thumbprint cookies.

Curried deer (venison) stew with curry powder, tomato paste, raisins, grapes, and diced apple simmered for 90 minutes. A sweet-savory game curry that tames venison's wild flavor.

A baked vegetarian pate made from pureed lentils spiced with curry, turmeric, cumin, and chili, bound with eggs and baked in a terrine. Earthy, warm, and spreadable. Freezer-friendly and great for make-ahead entertaining.

Curried vegetable dip with mayonnaise, honey, ketchup, and hot sauce, mixed in minutes and chilled overnight. A creamy, sweet-spicy party dip best served with crisp raw vegetables.