Recipe Sifter

Classic moules mariniere with fresh mussels steamed in dry white wine, cream, and onion, finished with parsley and cracked pepper. A simple French bistro dish with just 6 ingredients.

Cold eggplant Provencale slow-baked for 5 hours with tomatoes, onions, capers, currants, and olive oil. A French-style make-ahead appetizer served chilled with lemon.

Egyptian-style falafel (ta'ameya) with dried fava beans, parsley, garlic, cumin, and coriander, ground twice for the right crispy-yet-tender texture. The original falafel before chickpeas took over.

Medieval-style meat cakes with pork shoulder, dates, raisins, pistachios, and saffron baked into a buttery pastry shell. Ancient sweet-savory tart that blends pork with dried fruits and warm spices.

Red Snapper, Veracruz (Huachinango Ala Veracr) recipe

Classic stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and eggs. Baked until the leaves are tender and the savory filling is bubbling with flavor.

Hollow white onions stuffed with rice, Swiss cheese, cream, and fresh herbs, then baked until bubbly and golden. A cozy vegetarian side dish that steals the show.

Devilled crabs with fresh-picked crab meat in a creamy mace-seasoned sauce with hard-boiled eggs, stuffed back into the shells and baked or deep-fried golden.

Silky oyster corn chowder loaded with smoky prosciutto, sweet corn, and plump oysters in a creamy chipotle-spiked broth. Orzo pasta makes this elegant soup hearty enough for dinner in just 25 minutes.

Mexican-style cold baked fish topped with chunky guacamole, tomatoes, onion, and chili. Pescado Frio is a make-ahead summer main, served chilled with bright avocado dressing.

Pressure cooker chicken stock simmers browned chicken carcasses with carrots, celery, onion, and a bundle of herbs into a deep, golden broth in 45 minutes. Browning and deglazing build all-day flavor, fast.

Fish pie: flaky poached haddock and hard-boiled eggs folded with peas in a creamy parsley sauce, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and baked golden. A classic British comfort-food bake.

Tofu lasagna with mashed tofu standing in for ricotta, layered with mushrooms, mozzarella, Parmesan, and your favorite sauce. A lighter, protein-rich vegetarian lasagna.

Tuna slaw with red cabbage, oil-packed tuna, anchovies, and a creamy red wine vinegar dressing. No-cook, served at room temperature, ready in 20 minutes.

Vegetarian stuffed bread ring filled with spinach, ricotta, mushrooms, and mozzarella, rolled into a circle and baked golden. A low-calorie savory stromboli.

Drink garnish guide covering frosted glasses, sugar and salt rims, plus garnish ideas for fruit, vegetable and coffee drinks. Old-school bartender finishing touches that turn ordinary drinks into something proper.