Recipe Sifter

Broiled chuck steak baked in a casserole with sliced potatoes, tomatoes, cilantro, and chili pepper strips. A hearty, low-calorie ranch-style Mexican beef and potato dinner.

Escargot and chanterelle stew simmered in white wine and chicken stock with herbs, finished with an egg yolk and cream liaison for a silky, rich French-inspired broth.

Ninfa's green sauce is the legendary Houston Tex-Mex table dip: simmered green tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeños puréed with avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and garlic. Pale jade, creamy, dangerously dippable.

Pressure cooker barley risotto with dried mushrooms, blue cheese, and Parmesan, no stirring required. Creamy, chewy alternative to classic Arborio risotto ready in under 20 minutes of pressure time.

Chinese barbecue sauce blends ketchup, brown sugar, soy, ginger, garlic, and liquid smoke into a sticky-sweet glaze. The 6-ingredient sauce that turns ribs and chicken into char siu magic.

Kazakh rice combines ground lamb, slivered almonds, and dried apricots, dates, and prunes with garlic and onion in one pilaf-style pot. A Central Asian sweet-savory main or side.

Braised wild boar marinated for two days in red wine, cider vinegar, and juniper, then simmered tender with carrots, onions, and celery. Finished in a rich currant-jelly gravy and served with chestnut puree.

Old-fashioned pickled jalapenos with garlic and Mexican oregano in boiling vinegar. A simple, no-cook grandmother's recipe for spicy pickled peppers.

Pickled hot red peppers: whole small chilies canned in vinegar brine with garlic, allspice, peppercorn, and bay leaf. Topped with olive oil and processed for shelf-stable storage.

Pickled green tomatoes with fresh dill, garlic, celery, and green pepper in a hot vinegar brine. A tangy, crunchy refrigerator pickle ready in 4 weeks using end-of-season tomatoes.

Vegetarian party pate made from pinto beans, TVP, and shiitake mushrooms with mirin and mace, baked in a water bath and served cold on crackers.

Sauteed oyster mushrooms with garlic, rosemary, sherry, and soy sauce in a light pan sauce. A quick, savory side dish ready in under 10 minutes.

Become a seafood lover and try this unique and scrumptious dish made with garlic, tomatoes and fresh squid.

Crisp apple, fennel, and celery root salad tossed with hazelnut vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan. This refreshing fall salad comes together in minutes.

Copycat Artz Rib House garlic soup loaded with two whole heads of garlic, paprika, cayenne, and thyme in a rich chicken broth. Bold, warming, and ready in 40 minutes.

Packed with delicious Asian flavor. Easy to prepare, and tastes delicious.