Recipe Sifter

Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar -- I originally got this recipe from the Sunday magazine of the local paper. I served it last year for Christmas dinner, and it's very good. What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake until done!

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and fresh herbs, then roasted to a rosy medium-rare. The centerpiece of a Greek Easter table.

Chicken baked in a soy sauce and red wine vinegar marinade with garlic and oregano. Just five pantry ingredients for incredibly tender, savory-tangy results every time.

Pollo con frutta secca: Italian chicken marinated overnight with prunes, dried apricots, green olives, and capers, then baked with brown sugar and Chardonnay.

Roasted eggplant and pepper salad with celery, garlic, black olives, red wine vinegar, and oregano. A make-ahead Italian antipasto served at room temperature.

Red wine roast chicken seasoned with garlic, oregano, and a bright splash of red wine vinegar. Buttery, herby, and crisp on top, this oven-roasted chicken is a no-fuss dinner that delivers serious flavor.

Butterflied leg of lamb marinated overnight in red wine, rosemary, coarse mustard, green peppercorns, and garlic, then grilled to a crusty, medium-rare finish. A showpiece for summer grilling.

Chicken marinated overnight with garlic, oregano, prunes, olives, and capers, then baked with brown sugar and white wine. A legendary party dish that serves a crowd.

Peruvian-style beef skewers marinated overnight in jalapeño-spiked vinegar marinade and grilled over mesquite for smoky, spicy, tangy street food at home.

Leg of lamb Nicoise marinates butterflied lamb in a Provencal paste of anchovy, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and red wine vinegar. Broiled or grilled to a juicy pink center for a Mediterranean dinner.