Recipe Sifter

This succulent beef stew fits everybody's taste. Definitely a all time keeper.

Bread machine focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, garlic oil, and a cornmeal-laced crumb. Set it, walk away, and add the mix-ins at the beep for fragrant Italian bread without the manual knead.

German veal cutlets in a quick curry cream sauce with tomato paste, lemon juice, and a splash of cognac. A unique cross-cultural dish ready in 30 minutes.

Kalbsschnitzel mit feinen Gemusen, German veal cutlets pan-seared in butter and topped with stewed tomato, asparagus spears, and sauteed mushrooms. A classic Bavarian main plated over pureed potatoes.

Greek rabbit stifado braises marinated rabbit with whole pearl onions, tomato, wine, vinegar, and warm spices. A rustic Peloponnese classic with deep, sweet-tart sauce.

Lentils with cotechino sausage, an Italian New Year's tradition. Slow-poached pork sausage served over lentils braised with sage, soffritto, and tomato.

Hearty red lentil soup with carrots, celery, leeks, and tomatoes simmered in chicken broth with thyme and bay leaf. Partially pureed for a creamy-chunky texture.

A savory and hearty chili made with Portuguese sausage, sweet bell peppers and dark kidney beans.

Ginger barbecue chicken baked in a homemade sauce of tomato paste, fresh ginger, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, and liquid smoke. Sweet, tangy, and smoky.

Neapolitan spaghetti sauce slow-simmered for 3 hours with ground beef, three forms of tomato, whole chili peppers, and sliced stuffed green olives. Rich, thick, and full of heat.

New York-style clam chowder with hard clams, salt pork, potatoes, carrots, canned tomatoes, and thyme in a clear broth. The tomato-based cousin of New England chowder.

Oktapodi maratho krasato is Greek braised octopus with fennel and tomatoes in red wine. Pounded tender, then slow-simmered until fork-soft. Served warm or cold.

Hungarian-style peasant potato soup built on a paprika-tinted blond roux with cubed potatoes, carrots, tomato, and green pepper. Simple pantry ingredients, deep flavor.

An easy to make soup for lunch that will have you licking your spoon, and maybe even your bowl!

Hearty red bean, rice, and sausage soup with carrots, celery, red pepper, and tomato sauce. A one-pot Louisiana-inspired meal that thickens as it simmers and keeps for days.

Rajma recipe with red kidney beans simmered in a spiced onion, tomato, and ginger masala with turmeric and garam masala. A hearty North Indian comfort dish, stovetop or pressure cooker.