Recipe Sifter

Put down the take-out menus, and make this Chinese favorite in the comfort of your home.

A very easy and fairly quick one pot meal that's perfect when you're in a hurry. Chunks of chicken and rice seasoned with star anise and Chinese five spice powder. Yum.

YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!! Forget buying canned cream of chicken soup, this recipes is soooo much better.

I had a few of these pastries at my friend's place, and they were delicious. I loved that there were just 3 ingredients for the cookies and they had the most flakey and delicate texture that I adored. They were not so sweet either, which was another plus!

So much healthier than deep-fried, these are baked in a non-stick donut baking pan.

Boneless and skin-less chicken thighs caramelized with bacon then braised with apples and onions.

Quick and easy to make finger food perfect hors d'oeuvres or even as a mid-day snack. Rich and creamy smoked salmon mousse on top of light refreshing cucumber rounds.

This tuna dish is made with a creamy thick white sauce that can be served over mashed potatoes or rice.

A delicious chicken soup that is perfect for lunch on a rainy day.

Vinegar-marinated tripe layered with sauteed mushrooms, onions, tomato sauce, and breadcrumbs, then baked into a hearty casserole. An Irish classic for adventurous home cooks.

Crispy, paper-thin chocolate lace cookies made with melted butter and unsweetened chocolate. Only 8 ingredients, 30 minutes, and you've got 3 dozen elegant holiday treats.

Pink maraschino cherry cake with cherry juice in the batter, chopped cherries, and nuts folded through. A retro 1950s layer cake ideal for Valentine's Day or bridal showers.

Bonnie Graber of Oak Creek sent this recipe for an old-fashioned kitchen sink cookie that would be good any time of the year.

These gooey cream cheese bars start with a yellow cake mix crust and get topped with a rich layer of powdered sugar, coconut, and nuts. They vanish from the pan faster than you can say "save me one."

Poppy seed roll: an Eastern European yeasted bread wrapped around a rich poppy seed filling sweetened with honey and orange-lemon zest. Holiday classic.

An easy, tasty and hearty dish is an ideal dinner for busy weekdays. Creamy but without any dairy product, it's from the roasted walnuts that also add yummy nuttiness.