Recipe Sifter

Vegetarian country chili with kidney beans, canned tomatoes, and a basil-oregano-thyme spice blend. Diabetic-friendly, ready in 25 minutes, no meat needed.

Shrimp scampi broiled in a bright white wine, lemon, and herb sauce with shallots, basil, and oregano. A light, fast seafood dinner that is ready in about 20 minutes.

A tasty low-fat dish that goes great with any meal you prepare this summer.

Boasting 3 kinds of beans and rich, authentic south-of-the- border flavor, this meatless chili makes a satisfying light main dish year 'round and a super side dish for favorite grill-top fare, as well.

Great northern bean minestrone with carrots, zucchini, cabbage, tomatoes, and elbow macaroni in a basil-oregano broth. Hearty, thick, and full of vegetables.

Authentic guajillo chile salsa with roasted garlic, toasted pepitas, Roma tomatoes, and Mexican oregano. A rich, brick-red table sauce with deep, earthy heat.

Quick herbed white bean dip with cannellini beans, garlic, lemon, olive oil, cumin, and oregano. The 10-minute Mediterranean appetizer that's lighter than hummus and just as versatile.

Italian orange and onion salad with red wine vinegar, oregano, black olives, and chives. No-cook, naturally vegan, and ready in about an hour with a 30-minute chill that lets the flavors bloom.

These pan roasted potatoes come out nicely golden, brown and crispy. Fresh lemon juice, garlic and oregano make the potatoes taste refreshing, garlicky and absolutely delicious.

Quick vegetarian chili with kidney beans, six vegetables, and a tomato-chili base ready in 30 minutes. Packed with carrots, zucchini, peppers, and celery.

Menudo estilo norteno with honeycomb tripe, calf's foot, hominy, and toasted ancho chiles simmered for hours. An authentic Northern Mexican hangover soup with deep chile heat.

My take on this classic Italian belly warming soup.

Thick-cut rib eye steaks rubbed with a bold blend of black pepper, paprika, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then grilled over coals to a smoky char. A peppery dry-rub steak built for the grill.

Try something new for lunch with this scrumptious dish that's so easy to make, a caveman can do it!

Homemade Italian seasoned bread crumbs with Parmesan, oregano, garlic, parsley, and onion. Mix once and freeze for up to 6 months of ready-to-use coating and topping.

Vegan Spanish rice made with brown rice, stewed tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, celery, and warm spices. Oil-free and full of flavor, sauteed in vinegar and water instead of oil.