Recipe Sifter

Cajun-style fried hand pies stuffed with ground pork and beef, onions, green onions, parsley, and a kick of red pepper. Crimped pastry pockets fried golden and crisp.

Spinach and feta filo pie: wilted spinach and a lemony egg-feta-Cheddar filling baked under crisp, oil-brushed layers of filo with toasted pine nuts and a hint of cayenne. A Jamie Oliver classic.

Cajun-spiced shrimp sautéed with white wine and smothered in a warm homemade remoulade loaded with horseradish, whole-grain mustard, and lemon juice. Served over angel hair pasta, this Louisiana-inspired dish brings the bayou to your table.

Shrimp and cheese enchiladas in a creamy jalapeño-pepper sauce with Monterey Jack, sour cream, and fresh tomatoes. A rich, Tex-Mex seafood enchilada baked until bubbly.

Vegetable lasagna with tofu, spinach, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella layered with no-boil noodles. A hearty meat-free dinner for six with only 10 minutes of prep.

Spaghetti with a rich simmered ground beef sauce loaded with mushrooms, scallions, garlic, and tomatoes. Inspired by the Italian port city of Brindisi, ready in 45 minutes.

Guisado rico, a Mexican pork stew with roasted loin simmered in green chiles, tomatoes, beer, and chicken broth. Served in bowls with cilantro, refried beans, and warm tortillas.

Crumbled silken tofu scrambled with mushrooms, red pepper, green olives, scallions, and a hit of turmeric for color. Vegan, protein-packed, and ready in 40 minutes.

Light shrimp spaghetti in a white wine and tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and oregano. Low-fat weeknight pasta with bright, clean flavors.

Texas white chili with dried white beans, chicken breast, green chilies, cumin, and Monterey Jack cheese. A hearty, no-tomato chili simmered from scratch.

French fry pizza pie: frozen french fries baked into a crispy potato crust, topped with pizza sauce, green pepper, scallions, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Kid-friendly weeknight comfort food.

Hearty black bean soup with cubed ham, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, and a splash of dry sherry. Simmers in 30 minutes and freezes beautifully for meal prep.

Cold tuna noodle salad with mayo, hot sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and chopped scallions. A spicy, no-cook lunch for two using pantry staples.

A loaded tamale pie with ground beef, bacon, corn, and green chiles in a cornmeal crust, topped with a melted Monterey Jack and egg layer. Tex-Mex comfort baked in a pie pan.

Let your tastebuds run wild with this stuffing that is perfect for a turkey or as a side dish during the holidays.

Shrimp and wine spaghetti in a garlicky tomato sauce with white wine, basil, and oregano. A quick Italian-style seafood pasta dinner ready in under 45 minutes.