Recipe Sifter

Crisp-tender carrots and celery tossed with pearl onions in a buttery brown sugar and lemon glaze. A quick, low-calorie side dish ready in under 20 minutes.

North Indian dahl palak: yellow split peas simmered with spinach, then finished with a sizzled tarka of butter, ginger, garlic, and garam masala. Vegetarian, gluten-free, weeknight-friendly.

Kasha salad with buckwheat groats, green peas, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cucumber tossed in a garlic vinaigrette and served chilled over lettuce.

Thai-inspired mollusk pan roast with shrimp, mussels, and clams in a coconut milk-lemongrass broth with ginger, chilies, and white wine. Oven-finished in a Dutch oven.

This is a nice change of pace for green beans, with an interesting, complex flavor. I steamed the beans instead of boiling to retain more of the nutrients. Lightly toasting the almonds boosted the nutty flavor.

Lumberjack pancakes made with rolled oats and flour for thick, hearty flapjacks with real texture. Served with warm preserves instead of syrup for a filling breakfast that sticks with you.

Cheddar chive biscuits brushed with warm garlic butter, made from Bisquick mix in 25 minutes. Six ingredients, no rolling, no cutting. Drop biscuits Red Lobster fans will recognize.

They were super easy to make, tasted buttery, cheesy, fluffy and flaky, with the aroma from basil. They can be served pretty much with all the main courses, or just eating them directly is yummy enough!

I have loved this recipe for years. The cookies are moist and yuummmmmmmy.

Such a delicious way to cook tofu. Packed with flavor, the tangy yogurt sauce adds extra creaminess. Perfect for your vegetarian family members or friends when summer BBQ party arrives.

These scones have a fine, dense crumb with a little orange and cinnamon - a delicious combination of texture and flavour.

I did prefer a tenderer texture, so I steamed green beans for a few minutes, then cooked in the pan with all the spices. Still had great flavour and tender-crisp texture.

A very tasty and refreshing salad, it's a perfect side dish with barbecued meat.

Vibrant salad combining peppery arugula, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts with citrus vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan. Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Easy fruit smoothie blends pineapple, strawberries, and ice into a frosty, dairy-free 5-minute breakfast. Three ingredients, vegan, fat-free, and naturally sweet without added sugar.

Make these pickled mushrooms for hot-dog or hamburger toppings, or serve it as a simply tasty side dish along with any barbecued meat.