Recipe Sifter

Hearty kabocha squash chowder with smoky bacon, sweet bell pepper, and fresh thyme. Chunks of golden squash thicken the broth as they soften. Topped with smoked almonds for crunch.

Turn leftover boiled beef into a rustic Italian main dish baked under garlicky tomatoes, oregano, and olive oil. Ready in 45 minutes with just 8 simple ingredients.

Brazilian-style tuna casserole with fresh tomatoes, black olives, capers, and anchovies tossed with pasta and baked under a golden Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Not your average tuna noodle bake.

Simmered Italian vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers seasoned with a seven-herb blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and more. Vegetarian comfort in one pot.

Spicy and tasty! If you don't like spicy food, reduce the amount of chili flakes and hot chili peppers to your own taste.

Add some Spanish taste to your cooking with these scrumptious appetizers made with ground beef and hot chili peppers.

Famous Jodeen sausage, a bold Wyoming-style homemade sausage loaded with garlic, jalapeno, cumin, sage, and a hit of liquid smoke. Blend with pork fat for juicy, spicy patties or links, great for wild game.

Filete Albanil is a Mexican bricklayer's steak: sliced beef tenderloin simmered in a smoky pepper-tomato puree with mushrooms, garlic, oregano, and red wine. A rustic one-skillet main.

Garlic bread loaded with butter, Parmesan, mayonnaise, five cloves of garlic, and oregano on French bread. Baked in foil then broiled for a golden, cheesy, crispy top.

Gratin Catalan with layered eggplant, roasted peppers, capers, anchovies, and a pine nut breadcrumb topping. A rustic Mediterranean vegetable bake served warm or at room temperature.

Impossible lasagna pie made with Bisquick that forms its own crust as it bakes. Layers of cottage cheese, seasoned ground beef, mozzarella, and tomato paste in a self-crusting pie.

Melitzanosalata, a Greek roasted eggplant dip with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Smoky, tangy, and rustic, served cold with bread or grilled meats.

Earthy mushrooms, crispy bacon, and cream cheese blend with herbs and breadcrumbs to form a rich, spreadable pâté that's perfect for entertaining, best served chilled with crackers or toast points.

Oven-baked chicken wings coated in grated Parmesan and Italian herbs. Shake-and-bake style that's crispy, cheesy, and perfect for game day without the deep fryer.

Layered portabella mushroom pasta bake with wheat germ-crusted mushroom slices, chunky tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A vegetarian Italian comfort dinner for two.

Homemade spaghetti marinara with garlic-infused olive oil, simmered tomatoes, basil, oregano, and a kick of red pepper. A from-scratch Italian classic in about an hour.