Recipe Sifter

Louisiana courtbouillon of redfish, the classic Cajun fish stew. Whole redfish or red snapper steaks simmered in a brown roux, holy trinity, tomatoes, herbs, and white wine. Spooned over rice, this is bayou comfort food.

Spicy ground pork chili with kidney beans, diced tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, and triple heat from cayenne, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce.

This Tex-Mex chilled red pepper soup blends smoky roasted peppers with tangy buttermilk, sweet corn, and pickled nopales for a bold, refreshing bowl topped with herbed Parmesan tortilla crisps.

President LBJ's famous Pedernales River chili recipe with venison, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and tomatoes. Authentic Texas-style no-bean chili.

Southern-style no-bean chili with 4 lbs of beef, banana peppers, and a 3-hour simmer in beef stock with barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and a deep spice blend. Bold and beanless.

Crispy baked tortillas topped with seasoned ground turkey, melted mozzarella, and a dollop of cool yogurt for a lighter take on tostadas that's ready in under an hour.

New Haven-style white clam pizza with chopped clams, smoky bacon, fresh garlic, Romano cheese, and oregano on a cornmeal-dusted crust. No red sauce, no mozzarella, just briny coastal flavor.

Vegan garbanzo squash stew with chickpeas, winter squash, tomatoes, and fresh spinach simmered in spicy tomato broth. A high-fiber plant-based one-pot stew that comes together in under an hour.

Cheese fried chicken coated in a Parmesan, flour, and oregano crust with a hot sauce egg wash. Crispy, savory, and golden with a sharp cheese bite in every crunch.

Crustless artichoke quiche with marinated artichoke hearts, sharp cheddar, scallions, and a touch of hot sauce. A make-ahead brunch bake that cuts into squares for easy serving.

Chicken and spaghetti bake in tomato sauce in one Dutch oven, with the pasta cooking right in the sauce. Saves a pot, picks up serious flavor, family-style classic.

Mediterranean grilled shrimp marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and oregano with a kick of hot sauce. Broil or grill in 6 minutes for a fast, protein-packed dinner.

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.

Reno Red competition-style chili with coarse-ground beef, dried red chiles, cumin, oregano brewed in beer, and masa flour. No beans, all meat, pure heat.

A fancy turkey pot pie baked in Mini squash halves and topped with whole wheat herbed biscuits.

A healthy alternative to gumbo that's delicious and tantalizing down to the last bit!