Recipe Sifter

Oven-baked pork ribs glazed with a thick, sticky pineapple-brown sugar sauce spiked with Worcestershire and beef bouillon. Slow-baked until tender, then finished at high heat for a caramelized crust.

Slow cooker flank steak braised in sauterne wine, beef broth, and soy sauce with sliced mushrooms. Fork-tender beef with a rich, glossy mushroom gravy.

Fassoulakia Yahni: Greek-style green beans slow-braised in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. A classic ladera dish that's naturally vegan and full of Mediterranean flavor.

Vegetarian mock turkey shaped from oats, ground walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, and eggs with poultry seasoning and sea kelp. A retro plant-based roast centerpiece with celery stalk legs.

Mom's cheesy potato casserole made with frozen hash browns, sharp cheddar, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup, topped with buttery corn flakes. The ultimate comfort food side dish.

Rich and earthy porcini mushrooms in a traditional Italian soup base. No need to hunt for the lone mushroom piece like from a can. Loaded with rich flavor.

Philadelphia pepper pot soup with ham, leeks, onions, celery, tomatoes, rice, and bouillon, seasoned with pepper and simmered until the vegetables are tender. A quick, hearty American colonial-era soup.

Orange and spice pot roast braised with orange juice, stewed tomatoes, cinnamon, whole cloves, and bacon drippings. A warmly spiced chuck roast with homemade pan gravy.

Ribbons of spinach, carrots, and zucchini stack between lasagna noodles with a nutmeg-spiced cottage cheese sauce for a surprisingly rich vegetarian bake.

Hearty meatless chili from Pawtucket, RI loaded with kidney beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, and a warm spice blend of cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Low-fat, plant-based, and ready in 40 minutes.

Cure your own corned beef at home with a 7-day salt and pickling spice brine, then simmer in beer and bake for the best homemade deli-style corned beef sandwiches.

Simple celery-rice casserole baked in chicken broth with onion and marjoram. An easy, budget-friendly side dish that practically makes itself in the oven.

Classic Italian lasagna al forno with homemade tomato sauce, bechamel, ricotta, and mozzarella. A three-sauce layered lasagna with red wine in the tomato sauce and nutmeg in the bechamel.

Ham and cheddar broccoli quiche with a refrigerated pie crust, four eggs, and a touch of dry mustard. A straightforward brunch quiche that layers everything in the shell and bakes in under an hour.

Tender pork cubes stir-fried with tart kumquats, honey, and citrus in a glossy soy glaze. Quick 30-minute Asian-fusion dinner over fluffy rice.

Treat your family to this succulent and scrumptious lasagna that's fun to make and eat!