Recipe Sifter

Pecan-stuffed flank steak rolls pounded flank around a mushroom-pecan stuffing spiced with cardamom and cloves, braised in orange juice and beef broth. An elegant roast for company.

Homemade duck sauce from peach preserves, white vinegar, fresh ginger, and scallions. Four ingredients, 20 minutes, and far better than the takeout packets.

Quinoa tabbouleh swaps traditional bulgur for protein-rich quinoa, tossed with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, mint, cilantro, pine nuts and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. A gluten-free Middle Eastern-style salad.

Quick Southeast Asian rice vermicelli with crisp-tender vegetables, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and roasted peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes by microwave or stovetop with both methods included.

Grilled curry chicken rice salad layers yogurt-marinated chicken strips over curried rice with bell pepper, snow peas, raisins, and peanuts. Cool Indian-inspired main for hot weather.

Chinese dried and button mushrooms stuffed with seasoned pork shoulder filling, steamed and served with plum sauce and hot mustard dipping sauces. A classic dim sum appetizer with rich umami flavor.

Cucumber dill dip with cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh dill, scallions, lemon juice, and hot sauce. A cool, creamy party dip with crunchy cucumber pieces throughout.

Mexican manicotti: pasta shells stuffed with beef, refried beans, and cumin, smothered in corn and picante salsa. A microwave-friendly fusion casserole on the table in under 40 minutes.

Fresh salsa Miami with peeled tomatoes, jalapenos, green chilies, cilantro, and cumin in a lemon-mustard vinaigrette. A chunky, no-cook salsa with South Florida flair.

Calorie-counters who are hungry for flavor will find this a very satisfactory salad dressing. It is only 26 calories per tablespoon.

Plantation shrimp with rice is a lightened Southern skillet dinner with sweet peppers, mushrooms, bay, and Worcestershire. The shrimp cook just until pink and fold into warm rice for a protein-packed low-fat main.

Baked Brie with cranberry chutney made from fresh cranberries, brown sugar, lime juice, and pickled jalapeno, spooned over the wheel and baked until melting. A holiday appetizer that's ready in 30 minutes.

Flank steak seared hot and finished with a pan sauce of red wine, garlic, scallions, and mounted butter. Classic steakhouse technique in about 30 minutes at home.

Skillet bread bake with a sour cream dough crust, ricotta and Swiss cheese filling, crispy bacon, Dijon mustard, and dill. A savory brunch centerpiece cut into wedges.

Red-skinned potatoes tossed in a bright parsley-cucumber sauce with dill, lemon, and scallions. A fresh, dairy-free Jewish side dish topped with poppy seeds.

Wine-poached salmon fillets on a bed of scallions, gently steamed under buttered foil. Tender, flaky, restaurant-style with five-ingredient elegance.