Recipe Sifter

Ran out of plums and had leftover so developed this recipe to use strawberries instead of plums that the original called for.

Applesauce and butter together made these muffins super moist and tasty. Used 1 cup whole wheat flour and half cup white flour, and the muffins came out very fluffy. Love pecan topping that added some nutty crunch. Had a few for breakfast, and afternoon snack.

Aqua Aerobic friend, Lorelyn, shared this fabulous recipe with me. You will love it, too!!

Moist pineapple raisin muffins sweetened with brown sugar and pineapple juice instead of milk, with a cup of plump raisins and a hit of orange zest. Half whole-wheat flour gives them a hearty, breakfast-worthy crumb.

This banana bread is wonderful warm with butter. It is a lovely gift in small loaf pans. If pecans aren't your forte, substitute walnuts.

Sliced turkey, tangy sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese, and a homemade Russian dressing on buttered rye bread, broiled until golden and gooey. A lighter spin on the classic deli Reuben that's ready in 25 minutes.

Brown sugar berry scones with caramel-sweet brown sugar, juicy blueberries, and a tender, big-batch crumb. A no-egg scone that bakes up soft in the middle with lightly crisp edges.

Grilled cheese is probably one of the easiest and tastiest foods to make. The warm-oozy cheese and nicely browned bread are just irresistible. You can add whatever you like in the filling between the bread, extra yumminess is always welcomed.

Lemon crinkle cookies made with a boxed cake mix, eggs, oil, and a snowy powdered sugar coating. Four ingredients, ready in 30 minutes, with a chewy center and that signature crackled top.

This filling yet delicious bean salad is very easy to make. Put the salad in the frige for a couple of hours or overnight, the flavor will be even better. Of course you can always have some right after you make it to satisfy your caving before it grows too big :)

Honey oatmeal chocolate chip cookies lightened with applesauce and egg whites instead of butter and yolks. Quick oats give hearty chew while melty chocolate chips finish every bite.

A few healthy twists make these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies still taste heavenly delicious, but much better for you.

Had some broccoli and mushrooms needed to use up, this recipe was a perfect fit. I also slice a carrot and added into the stir-fry, which made the dish look more colorful and inviting...

Norwegian sandbakkels rolled-out sugar cookies with a buttery, sandy crumb. A traditional Scandinavian holiday cookie that bakes up crisp and tender.

This bunny cake is really simple and easy to make, if you don't want to use coconut flakes, you can just color the frosting with food coloring, and it will still look cute and pretty!

Tired of eating your baby carrots raw? Try this roasted Moroccan spiced carrots. Serve it as a side dish, or a healthy yet tasty snack.