Recipe Sifter

A straight up French Bechamel sauce from Woman's Day magazine.

Irish gammon steaks grilled with butter and served with a whiskey, brown sugar, and onion gravy. A classic pub-style ham dinner ready in 25 minutes. Serve with peas and sauteed potatoes.

Hungarian-style braised pork stew with paprika, caraway seeds, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, and red peppers. Slow-baked until fork-tender, served over egg noodles or rice.

Traditional German sauerbraten marinated for 3 days in vinegar and spices, then braised until fork-tender with a sweet-sour gravy thickened with gingersnap cookies. Authentic old-world pot roast flavor.

Red snapper parmigiana marinates snapper fillets in white wine, garlic, and herbs, then gives them a savory parmesan-flour crust and a quick pan-fry. A light, low-fat fish dinner finished with a squeeze of lemon.

Swedish strips press into a sheet pan, bake into golden shortbread, then get topped with warm jam and a snow of powdered sugar. One pan, 48 bars, zero rolling required.

Flounder, shrimp, and sea scallops baked in parchment pouches with mushrooms, wine sauce, and fresh herbs. A stunning French en papillote technique that's easier than it looks.

Rhubarb pie sweetened with light brown sugar instead of white, with thin lemon slices layered between the rhubarb for bright citrus contrast. A lattice-topped pie that's tart, caramelly, and old-fashioned.

If you're feeding a large group of people, then try making this scrumptious dish that will satisfy everyone's hunger.

Tender braised beef cubes oven-simmered with butternut squash, dried cranberries, thyme, and sage. A cozy fall dinner for two that fills the kitchen with warm, earthy aromas.

Pork loin browned in lard, braised with paprika-coated onions and carrots, then sauced with sour cream, capers, and caraway seeds. A Central European roast that feeds twelve.

Golden-crusted sweetbreads braised in dry sherry and chicken broth, finished with cream and butter. A classic French bistro dish with a warm hint of mace that's easier than you think.

Add a Californian taste to your pot roast with this tasty recipe that will have you licking your chops!

Spice-crusted chicken and smoky andouille sausage bake in a creamy sauce with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and fresh tarragon under a golden Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Big Cajun flavor, serious crowd-pleaser.

A puffy, golden egg bake loaded with Monterey Jack, cottage cheese, and mild green chilis. This crustless chili cheese puff is ready in an hour and works for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.

These delicious and melted in your mouth cookies don't last long.