Recipe Sifter

Orange roughy in parchment with julienned carrots, snow peas, lime juice, olives, capers, and parsley. The French en papillote technique steams fish in its own juices for a clean, Mediterranean-leaning weeknight dinner.

Pork chops with scalloped potatoes: a one-dish baked dinner with browned pork chops perched on layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions, all simmered in a chicken broth-based sauce. The Sunday-supper classic.

Creamy spinach and tangy feta baked in a flaky crust with eggs, cream, and a squeeze of lemon. This savory quiche works warm or at room temperature for brunch or dinner.

Leek, asparagus and herb soup pureed with potatoes, chives, parsley, dill, and chervil into a silky spring-green soup. Finished with lemon and a dollop of yogurt. Lighter than cream-based soups but just as satisfying.

Grilled Key West fish steaks marinated in teriyaki with lime zest, lime juice, and orange juice. Works with halibut, grouper, sea bass, or swordfish. Only 8 minutes on the grill.

Make-ahead spaghetti and meatball casserole that assembles in 15 minutes with uncooked pasta. Refrigerate overnight, bake the next day, and enjoy bubbly, cheesy comfort food.

Baked stuffed summer squash filled with ricotta, scallions, sage, thyme, and parsley. A light vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes that makes the most of garden squash.

Hearty red beans and rice with smoked sausage, ham, the holy trinity, and tomato sauce. Dried kidney beans simmered from scratch with mashed beans for a thick, creamy gravy.

Olive dip with cream cheese, sour cream, chopped black olives, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. No cooking required. Serve with scallions, celery root, or chips.

Bean salad with mustard-tahini-soy marinade, scallions, carrots, and parsley stuffed into pita with alfalfa sprouts. A protein-packed vegetarian lunch ready in 25 minutes.

Slow cooker shrimp and andouille sausage gumbo built on an oven-toasted dry roux, the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, plus Creole seasoning. Six hours on low for real Louisiana depth, no roux-stirring required.

A fresh, no-cook pasta salad tossing ditalini with raw zucchini rounds, chopped fresh tomato, sliced onion, olive oil, and parsley. Simple Italian summer eating at its best, ready in 40 minutes.

Lentil and leek brown rice risotto, a hearty vegan one-pot with sweet leeks, red bell pepper, and cooked lentils for plant-based protein. Comforting and naturally gluten-free.

Make-ahead spaghetti and meatball casserole assembled the night before with uncooked pasta, jarred sauce, and frozen meatballs. Refrigerate overnight, bake, and serve.

Pork tenderloin braised in tequila, lime juice, tomatoes, and ground red chile. A mustard-crusted Mexican-inspired one-skillet dinner.

Salmon loaf with spinach, dill, and lemon baked into a light, heart-healthy main dish. Budget-friendly canned salmon gets a fresh-tasting upgrade.