Recipe Sifter

Cowboy chili with ground beef, pinto beans, stewed tomatoes, beef stock, and a classic chili-cumin-oregano spice trio. A no-frills cattle drive bowl, cooked low and slow.

Traditional Portuguese snails simmered for two hours with oregano, bay leaf, garlic, and olive oil. Served warm in saucers with bread for dipping in the aromatic broth.

Jalapeno cornbread stuffing made from scratch with homemade cornbread, bacon, onions, celery, oregano, and chicken broth. A spicy, savory Southern-style dressing for turkey or as a hearty side dish.

Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.

Hearty lentil soup loaded with smoked sausage, tomatoes, and oregano that simmers for 2 hours into a thick, soul-warming bowl. Feeds a crowd of 12 with minimal prep.

Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar -- I originally got this recipe from the Sunday magazine of the local paper. I served it last year for Christmas dinner, and it's very good. What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake until done!

Breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce with Italian herbs and melted mozzarella. A lighter take on chicken Parmesan using whole wheat crumbs and wheat germ.

Sautéed chicken, broccoli, and zucchini with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of cream over linguine. A veggie-loaded pasta with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

Marinated chicken simmers in a bright, herb-packed cilantro sauce with fresh tomatoes and chili pepper. This bold Mexican-style braise fills your kitchen with the most intoxicating aroma.

A whole fish baked Cuban-style on a bed of sauteed onions and peppers, rubbed with a garlic-oregano paste and bathed in tomato puree, lime juice, and white wine. Feeds 6 in under 80 minutes.

Hearty Texas-style chili with beef and pork, slow-simmered with cumin, oregano and cayenne. No beans, just meat and bold spices.

This is a easy good and tasty way to prepare a lemon chicken.

New Mexico red bean chili with ground beef, three cans of kidney beans, and pureed pimentos. Built on ground New Mexico chile with allspice, cumin, and coriander.

Homestyle stuffed cabbage rolls with seasoned ground chuck, bacon, and a tangy tomato-oregano sauce. Baked until golden brown, these are just like Mom used to make.

Spicy venison sausage lasagna layered with a slow-simmered mushroom tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, stretchy mozzarella, and Parmesan. A leaner, bolder twist on the Italian-American classic.

A hearty pasta Bolognese with a slow-simmered ground beef and tomato sauce built on sauteed onion, pepper, and celery. Loaded with oregano and basil, finished with grated parmesan over your favorite pasta.