Recipe Sifter

Crunchy clusters of toasted oats, nuts, and seeds glazed with honey, then tossed with chewy dried fruit for a homemade granola that beats any store-bought version.

A special treat that could be used as a quick breakfast on Christmas Day or as a snack during the holidays.

Tender beef steak strips, mushrooms with egg noodles in a tangy sauce. Perfectly sized for two servings and it's all cooked in one pan for a no-fuss weekday main dish.

This sweet marmalade is the perfect spread for toast, english muffins and pancakes.

There are ground pecans in the shell, there are chopped pecans in the maple-brown sugar filling, and there are maple candied pecans arranged on top. The sweetness comes from both dark brown sugar and maple syrup, and there are some chopped dried cherries and rum added into the filling as well. A classic pecan pie is twisted with a modern way to make it more delicious and appealing, and everyone will give you a big "wow".

Sour cream Belgian waffles with a tangy, tender batter that bakes up crisp on the outside and soft inside. The not-too-sweet brunch waffle that loves both maple syrup and savory toppings.

Light whole wheat bread machine loaf blends whole wheat with all-purpose flour for a softer, lighter sandwich bread that still has wholesome wheat flavor. Just load and press start.

Sourdough starter using buttermilk shortcuts the wild yeast game by seeding flour and water with cultured buttermilk. Bubbly, tangy starter ready in 3 to 5 days for breads and pancakes.

Try this scrumptious dish which is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Next time when you crave Chinese food, instead of take-out, make this quick, easy and delicious hot and sour chicken. Serve it over a bed of rice, your dinner is served.

**This cake is very moist and is a fall favorite for picnics and potlucks.**

Homemade Oreo cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust, a rich cream cheese filling lightened with whipped cream, and chopped Oreos folded through every slice. Baked in a springform for true cookies-and-cream decadence.

Boneless beef short ribs, slow braised in a small crockpot (or pot if desired) perfectly sized for two servings.

Shrimp and scallop quiche, a creamy seafood custard in a flaky crust with Swiss cheese, sweet sherry-sauteed shellfish, and a hint of nutmeg. An elegant brunch or light supper centerpiece.

This recipe was the first-place winner at the Ventura country fair. Moist and delicious with a tangy frosting and it freezes very well.

Somewhat similar to chili mac and American goulash found in other areas of the country, this American dish is most prevalent in New England.