Recipe Sifter

Classic way to grill and serve a great sirloin steak. The mushroom red wine sauce had a perfect balance and was very easy to prepare. I grilled my steak in a cast iron grill pan to medium-rare and served with a stuffed tomato and a green salad.

An easy beef dish that turns into a complete meal with noodles. Make your friends squeal in satisfaction with this scrumptious beef dish that will even have you licking your lips!

Crab and broccoli casserole layered with cheddar cheese, topped with a curry-tinged creamy crab sauce and a buttery breadcrumb crown. A retro one-dish casserole with hundreds of loyal fans.

After trying numerous green bean casseroles I was not a fan. This casserole changed my mind. Tender-crisp green beans that were actually green. Just the right amount of creamy coating loaded with mushroom flavor. And no canned tasteless fried onions. Delish!

A soft yeast dough stuffed with a quick filling of ground beef, cabbage and cheese is reasonably simply and surprisingly addictive. This mid-western Germany classic is perfect for Oktoberfest or any time of year.

Who doesn't like mac and cheese? Three kinds of cheese make it absolutely cheesy and delicious. Packed with veggies including broccoli, carrots and bell pepper enveloped in cheese sauce so even the pickiest eater will eat their vegetables!

Low-carb spaghetti squash, juicy skinless chicken breast with mushrooms in a flavorful reduction sauce. Seriously yummy way to prepare otherwise boring spaghetti squash.

Shrimp and scallop quiche, a creamy seafood custard in a flaky crust with Swiss cheese, sweet sherry-sauteed shellfish, and a hint of nutmeg. An elegant brunch or light supper centerpiece.

Pureed yellow crookneck squash soup with thyme, sage, basil, and a splash of white wine, finished with milk and topped with sautéed red bell pepper strips and pumpkin seeds.

This is a very basic beef stew. It’s easy, delicious and inexpensive to make. While there are hundreds of variations of this traditional recipe, it’s hard to improve on this version’s savory and comforting goodness.

First time I've paired pork chops with dried fruit. During braising the apricots and prunes plumped up and added a nice mellow fruitiness which paired with the tender pork perfectly.

An excellent way to use up leftover chicken or turkey meat. The recipe uses phyllo instead of a carb-dense and high-fat pie crust, which significantly reduces the amount of calories.

Like the name of the recipe, these veggie balls were absolutely wonderful. They came together nicely, and were packed with flavor. I have to say they are the best veggie balls I have ever had so far. I baked them in the oven for about 28 minutes to make them crisper on the outside.

Slow cooker German short ribs braised in red wine, chili sauce, and brown sugar with a tangy hit of vinegar and Worcestershire. Fall-off-the-bone beef served over wide egg noodles.

Light and fluffy, and excellent Sunday brunch or weekend breakfast.

Have some Scotch Eggs for dinner the old Scottish way with this savory recipe that will find its place in your cookbook.