Recipe Sifter

Greek marinated smelts fried in flour, then simmered in a white wine and vinegar marinade with herbs and mustard. A classic cold appetizer served chilled, perfect for a meze spread.

Mussels steamed over a simmering tomato-white wine sauce with oregano and red pepper flakes, served on pasta and topped with crumbled feta cheese. A Greek-inspired seafood pasta dinner for two.

Hearty homestyle beef stew braised low and slow in red wine and tomato sauce with potatoes, carrots, and oregano. The kind of one-pot meal that fills the house with warmth.

Herbed lentils and brown rice baked in broth with white wine, basil, oregano, and thyme, topped with melted Swiss cheese. A one-casserole vegetarian main or hearty side dish.

Pizza spaghetti pie with a baked ground beef shell filled with spaghetti, egg, and Parmesan, topped with pizza sauce, green pepper rings, and melted mozzarella. A retro mashup the whole family loves.

Italian pasta salad with rotini, broccoli, mozzarella, bell peppers, and a homemade basil-oregano vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold pasta dish for potlucks and picnics.

Instead of having to tip the delivery boy, try this simple and easy to understand recipe that will have you enjoying a scrumptious pizza in no time!

Velveted chicken stir-fry seasoned with oregano, lemon pepper, and white wine instead of soy and ginger. The Greek-Chinese mashup that actually works. Two-serving size.

Spanish pan con tomate with Serrano ham slow-roasts plum tomatoes for a sweet, garlicky spread piled onto toasted baguette and topped with thin slices of jamón. A classic tapas party platter.

Kansas City steak and spinach salad with soy-garlic marinated beef, fresh mushrooms, and orange sections tossed in a red wine vinegar-oregano dressing. Hearty and fresh.

Browned chicken drumsticks bake over a bed of rice, tomatoes, peas, bell pepper, and pimento-stuffed olives with oregano and paprika. A hearty Spanish-inspired one-pot casserole that feeds six.

Homemade salad dressing with garlic, oregano, red bell pepper, dry mustard, and white wine vinegar. A from-scratch vinaigrette loaded with fresh aromatics. 12 ingredients, 5 minutes.

Italian bean and barley casserole layered with sauteed zucchini, homemade tomato sauce, grated cheese, and wheat germ. A hearty vegetarian bake with a crunchy, golden topping.

Wagon wheel pasta smothered in a puréed sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, oregano, and a squeeze of lemon, finished with grated Parmesan. A quick, intensely flavorful dinner for two.

Herbed chicken mozzarella: chicken breasts shake-and-baked in a Parmesan herb crust, then crowned with chili sauce and melted mozzarella. A 90s casserole with serious herb backbone.

Mexican vegetable soup with ground beef, kidney beans, corn, and tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, oregano, and garlic. Topped with cheddar, sour cream, and nacho chips for a taco soup vibe.