Recipe Sifter

Nell Carter's knockout chicken smothered in sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow onion, scallions, and garlic, finished with Parmesan cheese. A one-pan comfort dish with big, bold flavors.

Thai street-style dry egg noodles (Bamee Haeng) tossed with garlic oil, fish sauce, and sweet-sour sauce. Topped with bean sprouts, ground peanuts, and your choice of meat.

Chicken cubes marinated with ginger and scallion get deep-fried until golden, then tossed with dried chilies and crumpled tangerine peel for this Sichuan-style dish.

Rosemary chicken and Brie en croute wrapped in crescent roll dough, brushed with egg, and baked golden. An easy weeknight take on a French classic using shortcut pastry.

Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo with a dark roux, ham, two kinds of sausage, Creole seasoning, and cayenne. A Louisiana party pot that feeds 15 to 20.

Authentic Cajun dirty rice, ground beef, pork, and chicken giblets slow-simmered with the holy trinity of onion, pepper, and celery, then finished with cream and rice. Deeply savory, and even better the next day.

Cajun file gumbo built on homemade chicken stock with a dark butter roux, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity. Thickened with file powder and served over rice.

Joyce's Indonesian fried rice (nasi goreng): the classic Southeast Asian fried rice with shrimp paste, tamarind, and ketjap manis, loaded with shrimp, chicken, and barbecued pork. Dinner for four in 45 minutes.

Chicken and Monterey Jack cheese filling with green chilies, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup scooped into homemade flour tortillas. Creamy, cheesy Mexican comfort food.

A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.

30-minute Thai red curry chicken simmered in rich coconut milk with mushrooms, bell peppers, and fresh basil. Served over rice, this weeknight dinner brings bold Southeast Asian flavor home fast.

Broiled chicken seasoned with cumin and oregano, topped with seasoned black beans, jalapeño, green onions, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. Tex-Mex made easy.

Easy chicken tamale pie with a cheesy cornbread crust topped with a creamy filling of shredded chicken, green chilies, corn, and melted cheddar. On the table in 40 minutes.

A no-cook Chinese chicken pita sandwich stuffed with chopped chicken, fresh bean sprouts, scallions, and sesame seeds with a soy-ginger dressing. The perfect packed lunch ready in 5 minutes.

Instead of guacamole or a salad dish, make these hot stuffed avocado. Creamy, cheesy, warm and packed with yumminess. They are great for Super Bowl or any gather-together occasions.

Korean chicken soup with ginger, garlic, and gochujang in a sesame-rich broth, finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions. A warming weeknight bowl with rice cooked right in.