Recipe Sifter

Leftover turkey and egg noodles tossed in a light Parmesan white sauce with bell peppers, onions, and mustard, then baked with bread crumbs until golden and bubbly. A lighter noodle casserole that's Weight Watchers friendly.

Classic beef lasagna with ricotta filling, bechamel sauce, and layers of mozzarella and Parmesan. A hybrid Italian-American recipe that uses both white and red sauces for creamy richness.

Roman pie is a chilled, layered pasta terrine: cheesy macaroni, turkey, mushrooms, ham, and anchovy set in jellied consomme. A make-ahead Italian-style centerpiece served cool and sliced like a cake.

Port wine and cheese bread made in a bread machine with sharp cheddar spread and Parmesan. A savory yeast loaf with a subtle boozy warmth you can taste in every slice.

Savory egg roulade filled with sauteed spinach, red pepper, and ricotta, rolled in a Parmesan-rich souffle base. An elegant brunch or appetizer baked in a jelly roll pan.

Crawfish aubergine with crispy breaded eggplant topped by crawfish tails in a Parmesan cream sauce spiked with Tabasco. Where Cajun meets Italian on one glorious plate.

A lighter take on chicken tetrazzini using skim milk and light cream cheese instead of heavy cream. Spaghetti, mushrooms, and chicken bake in a sherry-spiked sauce under a parmesan crust.

Bread machine herb bread with mint, basil, parsley, Parmesan, and applesauce for subtle moisture. A fragrant, savory loaf with an unexpected herbal twist from the mint.

This bread freezes well for 2-3 months if tightly wrapped. To serve, defrost overnight in the foil. To warm, place the thawed bread, still wrapped in foil in a 350F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. If reheated in this manner, the bread will retain its freshly baked qualities.

Spaghetti bread for the bread machine with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and olive oil. A savory, herb-scented loaf built for Italian dinners.

Pasta with pork and basil meatballs in a creamy Parmesan and Dijon mustard sauce with sauteed mushrooms. Tossed with fusilli and fresh herbs for a rich one-dish dinner.

Cheddar cheese bread machine loaf with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and coarse black pepper. Load the ingredients and let the machine do the work for cheesy, savory bread.

Pounded chicken breasts dredged in Parmesan flour, pan-seared golden, and baked under a from-scratch sun-dried tomato sauce with bubbly mozzarella. Served over linguine, this lighter chicken parm doesn't skimp on flavor.

Chicken tetrazzini with a sage-scented cream sauce, spaghetti, mushrooms, and pimentos baked under melted Swiss cheese. A hearty casserole that serves 6 to 8.

White sauce lasagna layered with chicken, ham, asparagus, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead twist on classic lasagna that skips the red sauce entirely.

A layered casserole of wild rice, poached chicken, green beans, and mushrooms in a sherry-Parmesan cream sauce topped with sliced almonds. Minnesota hot-dish at its best.