Recipe Sifter

Super salmon burgers bind canned pink salmon with egg, breadcrumbs, cheddar, and thyme into pan-seared patties, served in pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. A 35-minute pantry burger.

Aluwala roti: whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potato, onion, and cilantro, then griddle-fried in ghee until golden. The Sri Lankan potato paratha for breakfast or lunch.

A sweet and savory chutney perfect for veggie burgers or on the side along with curries.

Fresh blueberries, roasted sweet corn, soy bean, red bell pepper and peppery arugula are tossed with a white wine vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette. It's a light and tasty summer salad that accompanies well with any barbecued dishes.

Chili N'Awlins is a New Orleans-style beef and pork chili with green chiles, oregano, and a Cajun edge. Topped with corn chips, sharp cheddar, and shredded lettuce for a hearty crowd-feeder.

Marlboro Country guacamole is a stripped-down, cowboy-style take on the classic: mashed avocado, chopped onion, pimentos, and a squeeze of lemon. Five ingredients, ten minutes, Western ranch vibes.

Caldo verde, the classic Portuguese green soup with kale, chorizo, and potatoes mashed right in the pot. Simple, hearty, and rustic with just a handful of ingredients and big flavor.

When you are planning your next birthday party, don’t forget to make this recipe.

Creamy corn and bell pepper chowder: a low-fat skim-milk chowder with sweet corn, red bell peppers, scallions, and shallots. Pureed corn gives it body without heavy cream.

Cream of broccoli soup with butter-sauteed onion and celery, simmered broccoli, and a finishing pour of half-and-half. Smooth pureed soup ready in 40 minutes.

Homemade steamed tapioca packs grated fresh cassava with desiccated coconut, onion, salt, and pepper into molds, then steams it tender. A savory Sri Lankan breakfast served hot with curry, naturally gluten-free.

Grandma's broccoli soup: a simple, silky pureed broccoli soup with sauteed onion and vegetable stock, lightened with a splash of warm milk instead of heavy cream. Six ingredients, ready in about half an hour.

Sweet butternut squash soup blended with apples, carrots, onions, and fresh ginger into a creamy vegan puree. Six ingredients, no broth, naturally sweet and warming.

This colorful, no-bake casserole combines al dente elbow macaroni with tender chicken (or tofu), a medley of crunchy vegetables, and nutty sunflower seeds, all coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It’s a versatile, make-ahead dish ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal, bursting with fresh flavors and textures.

Mussels are cooked in a juicy yet tasty tomato-wine sauce along with sweet bell peppers, and served on a bed of pasta. A delicious yet wholesome meal.

A healthy but delicious variation of chili that's so easy to make, you can use your crockpot!