Recipe Sifter

Tender strips of lamb seared with cumin, coriander, and allspice, then spooned over fluffy couscous. This quick Yemeni fatah brings bold Middle Eastern warmth to your table in just 30 minutes.

Ulundu vadai, crispy South Asian urad dal fritters shaped into little doughnut rings, spiced with chili, curry leaves, and ginger, then deep-fried golden. Crunchy outside, fluffy within, with chutney.

Crockpot Cincinnati chili made with lean chicken, simmered low with chili powder, a hit of unsweetened chocolate, and warm cinnamon and cloves. The Queen City classic, set-and-forget in the slow cooker.

This was my lunch today, packed with goodness and yumminess. I only made 1 quesadilla for myself, so I quartered the recipe. It was delicious, loved the oozing cheese and the flavorsome veggies. A great combination on both flavor and texture. I broiled the top for a few minutes to make it nice, brown and crispy. Will be making this more often for sure.

The classic Italian tomato sauce, great for any pasta dish or to add flavor any Italian style dish.

Greek pork pita pockets with lemon-oregano marinated pork loin strips and a cool cucumber-yogurt sauce. Stir-fry the meat and stuff into warm pitas.

Shrimp boat on a crispy Boboli shell with lemon ricotta, artichoke hearts, and herb-sautéed shrimp in a white wine reduction. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Cheesy stuffed chicken breasts: pounded chicken cutlets rolled around Monterey Jack and oregano, then coated in a chili-spiced cornmeal crust. Pan-browned, oven-finished, served with guacamole and salsa.

Mexican escabeche-style pickled vegetables with carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, jalapeños, and olives in a tangy herbed vinegar brine. Chill overnight and serve as a zesty side.

Impossible breakfast pie with sausage, cheddar, eggs, and Bisquick that forms its own crust as it bakes. An overnight make-ahead brunch casserole with just 5 minutes of prep.

Sloppy Joe-style pizza burgers with ground beef, pepperoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella, and mushrooms on toasted buns. All the flavors of pizza in a handheld meal.

Note: 15 bean mixtures are available packaged in supermarkets and health food stores. If you prefer, make your own by combining equal amounts of dried blackeyed peas, red kidney beans, white kidney beans (cannellini), green lentils, split peas, black beans, yellow split peas, navy beans, cranberry (Roman, shell, or shell out) beans, great Northern beans, pinto beans, small white limas, red lentils, cow peas (field peas), and pink beans. Avoid using beans such as garbanzos and large lima beans, as these take longer to cook than other varities.

Spice-rubbed chicken thighs browned and simmered with collard greens, mushrooms, bell peppers, and tomatoes in a rich, gravy-like broth. Serve over rice for a soul-warming one-pot dinner.

A robust beef and pork chili from legendary chef Pierre Franey with coarse-ground meat, kidney beans, chile caribe, and a rich tomato-beef broth. Ready in 40 minutes.

From McCall's Great American recipe card collection, Our Italian Heritage 5e, a baked meatball lasagna.

A spicy and savory dish that can be served plain or as part of a meal. Tastes amazing with a crusty bread bowls.