Recipe Sifter

My family, guests, and I were awed by this recipie's rich and flavorful taste! This was truly a hearty meal.

Kosher Creole seafood gumbo built on the holy trinity of onion, pepper and garlic, simmered with tomatoes, okra and tender fish fillets over rice. A shellfish-free gumbo that freezes beautifully.

This was very easy to prepare, but I would double the chili paste next time and add some "red" to it- i.e. red bell pepper or carrots.

Hearty hamburger soup with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, rice, and tomatoes simmered in a rich broth. Even better the next day.

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.

Crispy phyllo triangles stuffed with seasoned ground chicken, rice, spinach, ricotta, black olives, and toasted pine nuts. Mediterranean flavors wrapped in shattering golden layers.

Spice up your beef with this succulent dish that can be made, courtesy of your crockpot.

A hearty German-inspired soup featuring bacon, fresh vegetables, and a tangy sour cream finish. Perfect for a comforting meal.

Add a sophisticated look and taste to dinner with this scrumptious recipe that will become one of your favorites.

Cajun boudin sausage made with pork, liver, rice, green onions, and parsley stuffed into casings. A Louisiana staple you can freeze and steam whenever the craving hits.

Classic stuffed bell peppers filled with ground round, rice, stewed tomatoes, and sharp cheddar. The retro American comfort dinner that fed a generation of weeknight families.

Eastern European cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and sausage, simmered in sauerkraut with a smoked pork hock. Topped with paprika and sour cream for a true Old World feast.

Grilled Caucasian shashlik from the Russian Tea Room: lamb kebabs marinated overnight in lemon, dill, garlic, and bay leaf, skewered with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Served over rice.

Almond rice casserole packs brown rice, TVP, miso, and toasted almonds into a hearty vegetarian main dish. Earthy thyme and marjoram tie it together. Bakes or microwaves with the same simple assembly.

Bread machine rice bread made with cooked rice folded into bread flour dough. The rice adds a soft, moist crumb and subtle chewiness that plain white bread can't match.

Pressure cooker cabbage soup with caraway seeds, apple cider, tomatoes, and rice. Central European flavor in 30 minutes with deep, sweet-tart complexity.