Recipe Sifter

Gulaschsuppe, a traditional German-style goulash soup with beef cubes, paprika, green peppers, caraway, and lemon juice in rich beef broth. Tastes even better reheated the next day.

Homemade spiced corn dogs with a cornmeal batter brightened by dry mustard and paprika, deep-fried to a crisp golden crust. State-fair classic in your own kitchen.

Microwave cauliflower pick-ups dipped in butter and coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs with tarragon and paprika. A quick, crunchy appetizer ready in 20 minutes.

Texas table sauce for barbecue, a tangy vinegar-ketchup base with mustard, molasses, butter, and Worcestershire. A pourable thin barbecue sauce for dipping ribs, brisket, and pulled pork.

Homemade venison sausage with suet, sage, garlic, and red pepper, stuffed into casings and smoked for 28 to 30 hours. A hunter's guide to making smoked deer sausage.

An authentic creole seasoning from Emeril Lagasse, many uses in Cajun cooking and Cajun recipes.

Cheddar tuna au gratin with a paprika-spiked cheese sauce, cottage cheese for extra protein, and buttered bread crumb topping. Old-school pantry casserole that comes together with everything in the cupboard.

Spiced carrot dip pureed smooth with olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, and vinegar. A vegan, hummus-style dip served with peppers, olives, and bread.

Classic turkey hash casserole with leftover turkey, diced potatoes, peas, cream of celery soup, and melted American cheese. A thrifty post-holiday dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes.

Meatless Cajun jambalaya with black-eyed peas, bell peppers, zucchini, and rice simmered in a smoky paprika-thyme tomato broth. One pot, big Louisiana flavor, no meat required.

Salmon puff is a make-ahead microwave casserole layering canned salmon, seasoned croutons, and cheddar cheese in an egg custard with Worcestershire and dry mustard.

Sweet caramelized onions in white wine-spiked beef broth topped with melted Swiss and Parmesan create a restaurant-worthy soup that's easier than it looks.

Excellent recipe. The turkey comes out juicy and moist.

Pan-fried fish with pecan topping: golden flour-dredged fillets finished under the broiler with a buttery pecan-garlic crust. A Southern classic with rich nutty flavor.

Homemade Shake-N-Bake coating mix made from scratch with seasoned bread crumbs, paprika, garlic, onion, and Bell's poultry seasoning. Skips the preservatives and costs a fraction of store-bought.

Barbecue spice rub with paprika, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and a hint of curry for beef steaks like T-bone, tenderloin, and sirloin. Mix once, use all grilling season.