Recipe Sifter

Authentic Nova Scotia Rappie pie "rapure" in French, is a well-loved traditional Acadian dish. Unique to the region, it's not a pie in the conventional sense, but instead a delicious mix of potatoes and chicken.

Forget Dutch apple pie and go Norwegian instead. This easy apple pie recipe is quick; as in ready in 30 minutes, all in one-pan quick. Add a scoop of ice cream while it's still warm and your hankering is satisfied in a jiffy without muss or fuss.

German clay cooker beef stew braised in red wine and brandy with carrots, ham, and aromatic herbs. The Romertopf method delivers fork-tender beef chuck and rich, concentrated gravy.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in pomegranate juice, red wine, garlic, and basil, then grilled or roasted. A show-stopping Persian-inspired main course.

Rose hip chutney blends foraged rose hips with apples, raisins, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and cayenne for a tangy-sweet preserve that pairs with holiday ham, turkey, or game.

Elvis Presley's sweet potato pie sweetened with brown sugar and nutmeg, bound with evaporated milk and eggs, and built with a russet potato slipped into the mash for old-school Southern body.

Savory crustless eggplant quiche loaded with tomatoes, mushrooms, Italian herbs, and two cheeses. A hearty vegetarian main dish that's lighter than it looks.

Greek fig preserves (syko glyko) made with whole green figs stuffed with blanched almonds and simmered in lemon-scented syrup. Traditional spoon sweet for coffee service.

Amaranth flour, whole wheat flour, dates and honey make a delicious and nutritious loaf of bread. Great for breakfast or a healthy snack during the day.

Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Roasted Buckwheat recipe

Just the thing to nibble with a cup of mulled wine or hot spiced apple cider, these simple, versatile crackers also lend themselves beautifully to cheeses, dips, and spicy spreads.

Here's a sweet chutney that has a lot of flavor and is perfect for flat breads.

Fried Mexican ice cream coats frozen ice cream balls in cinnamon-sugar cornflake crumbs, then flash-fries for a crunchy hot shell over cold creamy center. Restaurant-style dessert at home.

Old-fashioned 14-day sweet pickles canned at home. A traditional brine-and-syrup method that builds crisp sweet-tart [cucumbers](/recipes/cucumber) over two weeks, finished with celery seed and pickling spice.

Rolled sugar cookies seasoned with ground mace, a warmer, floral cousin to nutmeg. The colonial-era twist on a basic cutout cookie. Yields three dozen.

Chocolate mayonnaise loaf cake is a Depression-era American classic with an unbelievably moist crumb. The mayo (which is just eggs and oil) replaces butter and eggs in this fudgy 8-ingredient bake.