Recipe Sifter

Salisbury steak shapes ground beef patties with onion, cracker crumbs, horseradish, and garlic, then pan-sears them and finishes with mushroom gravy. A 25-minute weeknight diner classic.

Greek pastitsio layers tender pasta with a cinnamon-and-allspice spiced beef sauce under a creamy feta-and-parmesan bechamel. The Mediterranean baked pasta that eats like a warmly spiced Greek lasagna.

Tender beef cubes simmer for 2 hours in a spiced tomato base with cayenne and ginger, then fresh spinach wilts into the stew for a hearty African meal over rice.

Mexican pheasant casserole layered with corn tortilla strips, two cheeses, sour cream, salsa, and cream-of soups. A hearty hunter's dish for using up wild bird.

Chicken thigh chunks and spring onions, skewered and glazed with a honey ginger sauce.

Creole jambalaya with shrimp, cubed ham, and rice simmered in tomatoes and beef broth with the holy trinity. A one-pot Cajun classic packed with Southern flavor.

Cod baked in a foil packet over sautéed red peppers, black olives, and garlic with a hint of allspice. Open at the table for a burst of Mediterranean aroma. Single-serving and ready in 45 minutes.

Loaded chili built on three meats, ground beef, hot Italian sausage, and smoked sausage, with kidney beans, a layered hit of serrano and habanero heat, and a splash of red wine. Thickened with cornmeal and tastes even better the next day.

There are hundreds versions of this very Polish soup. Here you have an original proposition of mine. I used to cook it on the base of my favorite duck and chicken stock. The cream is a must to create wonderful pink color. Optionally you may add a quarter or a half of hard boiled egg to your bowl. By the way, I change my recipe sometimes, for instance by adding dried California prunes instead of sugar, or by adding some white vinegar instead of lemon juice.

Thick udon noodles with a spicy Asian dressing that's easy to make and ready when you are.

A great summer sandwich! Tasty and light, grilling gives the vegetables nice smoky taste. A little bit garlic and lemon juice brighten up the mayonnaise; feta cheese gives the cheesiness and slightly saltiness, which is a great additional topping of the sandwich.

Austrian quick pickled red onions in an apple cider brine with bay leaf, allspice and peppercorns. Bright pink, sweet-tart and warmly spiced. Pile onto dark rye with paprika cheese, burgers, or fish tacos.

A hearty vegetarian broccoli rice casserole with brown rice, two cream soups, melty American cheese, and tender broccoli florets. The Sunday dinner casserole made meat-free without the fuss.

Barley risotto layered with sun-dried tomatoes and homemade basil pesto, enriched with ricotta and goat cheese, then baked until the pesto toasts golden. A vegetarian main that eats like a feast.

Homemade raviolis are boiled into the fresh vegetable tomato soup, what a delicious and colorful recipe.

A quick, easy and tasty greek style salad that can be made within 20 minutes!