Recipe Sifter

A hearty meatless three-bean chili with kidney beans, chickpeas, and refried beans simmered in beer and chicken broth. Topped with sharp cheddar and croutons. Feeds 6 to 8.

Dried pinto beans simmered from scratch with carrots, celery, Roma tomatoes, fresh thyme, oregano, and cilantro. A nourishing bean soup served over rice or barley that's worth the overnight soak.

Crispy pita pizza snack with butter, Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder microwaved in under 5 minutes. A quick kid-friendly snack with pantry staples.

Quick Cuban black beans and rice with sautéed green pepper, garlic, oregano, and a splash of vinegar. A vegan-friendly staple that's on the table in 25 minutes.

Cuban black bean stew with ham, rum, and oregano served over rice. Dried beans soaked overnight and simmered until creamy, thickened by mashing a cup of beans back in.

Chicago-style deep-dish pizza crust, Part 1: a cornmeal-laced yeast dough shaped with high walls and parbaked for 4 minutes. The foundation of authentic Chicago deep-dish at home.

Homemade pizza dough made from scratch with yeast, rolled thin, and baked crisp with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and oregano. An Italian-American classic that's simple enough for any weeknight.

Cincinnati chili: thin, spiced ground beef sauce with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and a touch of molasses, simmered low and slow. Serve over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans.

Delicious Pasta with Fresh Tomato and Fresh Herbs recipe

A trail-worthy chili made from beef jerky, chili powder, cumin seeds, and oregano simmered low and slow until the jerky rehydrates and turns tender. No fresh meat or refrigeration needed.

Toasted English muffins topped with oregano-spiked deviled ham, crisp apple rings, and bubbly melted cheddar. A sweet-savory open-faced bite that's ready in 30 minutes.

Chicken pieces poached in a seasoned broth, then baked in a robust tomato sauce loaded with green chiles and garlic. A two-step method that keeps the meat juicy while building deep, layered Mexican flavors. Feeds 8 to 10.

Homemade biscuit-crust pizza topped with seasoned ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and melted mozzarella. A hearty sheet pan dinner that feeds a crowd in about an hour.

Dinuguan is a traditional Filipino pork blood stew simmered with liver, vinegar, fish sauce, and hot banana peppers. Rich, tangy, and boldly savory, this classic Pinoy comfort dish serves 4.

Homemade Parmesan croutons with oregano, garlic salt, and celery salt baked low and slow until crispy. Better than store-bought from just four slices of bread.

Hearty vegetarian mostaccioli in a wine-simmered crushed tomato sauce with toasted walnuts, sherry pepper oil, julienned zucchini, and red peppers, broiled under bubbly mozzarella and fresh basil.