Recipe Sifter

Italian focaccia studded with olives, pine nuts, and roasted red peppers, finished with fresh basil and cracked pepper. A puffy, dimpled flatbread perfect for antipasto boards and sandwich bases.

Herb-crusted chicken breast strips pan-seared golden, then simmered with garlic, chicken broth, white wine vinegar, and halved red grapes. Elegant and on the table in 35 minutes.

Handmade ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta squares folded into triangles, baked in a fresh Roma tomato basil sauce with Parmesan. A hearty Italian main dish worth every minute of rolling.

A simple yet super tasty pizza topped with a fresh and chunky topping with a crispy bottomed crust.

This challah is not just bread, but also stuffed with spinach, ricotta, herbs and pine nuts, which gives the challah amazingly delicious filling and flavor.

Dairy-free artichoke and tomato sauce over pasta with fresh basil, garlic, and soy milk. A light vegan-friendly twist on classic Alfredo.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, prosciutto, Parmesan, and fresh basil, baked in a garlic-anchovy cream sauce. An Italian dinner party dish in 45 minutes.

A thick, creamy chowder loaded with chicken breast, rotini pasta, broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower in a milk-based broth topped with Parmesan. Hearty and lighter than it looks.

Pheasant braised in spiced sour cream with Worcestershire, bay leaves, basil, and rosemary for several hours until fork-tender. A rich, creamy way to cook wild game bird.

Homemade soy burgers with cooked soybeans, brown rice, ground sesame seeds, and whole wheat flour. A hearty plant-based patty you can griddle, bake, or freeze.

Baked chicken breasts in a sweet-tangy orange juice sauce with brown sugar, basil, and nutmeg, finished with tender peach or apricot halves. Served over white rice for a fruity one-dish dinner.

Creamy corn and ham chowder with potatoes, shallots, fresh basil, and a milk-based broth. A comforting one-pot soup for summer corn season or year-round leftovers.

Louisiana courtbouillon of redfish, the classic Cajun fish stew. Whole redfish or red snapper steaks simmered in a brown roux, holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. Spooned over rice, this is bayou comfort food.

Herbed whole wheat bread is a soft, tender homemade loaf flecked with rolled oats, dried basil, and oregano. Sweetened lightly with honey and made with milk for a hearty everyday sandwich or toast bread.

Bread machine focaccia loaded with kalamata olives, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, and Italian herbs. Toss everything in, press start, walk away. Mediterranean flavor with zero effort.

A white sauce chicken lasagne layered with spinach, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The buttery basil-scented béchamel makes this a creamy, comforting alternative to red sauce lasagna.