Recipe Sifter

Butter chicken with yogurt-marinated pieces baked then simmered in a saffron cream sauce with cardamom, cinnamon, and ground almonds. A rich, aromatic Indian classic.

Grilled Greek-style fresh tuna souvlaki skewered with soaked bay leaves between each cube, marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil, and oregano. A smoky Mediterranean main served with lemon wedges.

Red beans and rice with green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, celery and a kick of chili and hot sauce. A Louisiana-leaning bean pot built on dried kidney and pinto beans, finished with a splash of cider vinegar.

Cubed lamb or beef simmered for an hour with saffron, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon until the sauce turns thick and fragrant. A slow-cooked Indian curry built on whole spices.

Belgian beef stew braised in beer with sauerkraut, green olives, marjoram, and a finish of cream. A carbonnade-style oven braise with tangy, complex flavors.

Mexican-style meatloaf stuffed with roasted poblano peppers, hard-boiled eggs, and nuts. A layered ground beef loaf with milk-soaked bread and warm spices.

Red pepper and lentil pasta sauce braised in red wine with garlic, onion, and basil, then pureed silky smooth. A hearty vegan sauce packed with plant protein and bold flavor.

Brown lentils and long grain rice simmered with ghee, cinnamon, turmeric, and fresh green chili. A warming one-pot side dish ready in 45 minutes.

Pasta e fagioli with sweet Italian sausage, white beans, Roma tomatoes, white wine, and fusilli. A hearty Italian pasta and bean dish loaded with herbs and Parmesan.

Rabbit with tomatoes and herbs: bacon-wrapped pieces rubbed with thyme and garlic, browned then simmered in a fresh tomato sauce. A rustic European-style dinner ready in 50 minutes.

Sauerbraten meatballs: cooked beef meatballs simmered in a tangy-sweet German-style gravy thickened with crushed gingersnaps. A 30-minute weeknight riff on the slow-braised classic.

Red wine pot roast braised low and slow with 24 cloves of garlic, carrots, celery, and thyme. Fork-tender beef with a rich, butter-finished pan sauce strained from the vegetables.

Bouillabaisse, the Provencal seafood stew: mussels and red snapper simmered in a saffron-perfumed broth with white wine, garlic, and herbs. Ladled over toasted French bread, French coast in a bowl.

Fideus with clams features toasted vermicelli cooked in homemade fish stock with steamed clams, topped with a chive-garlic mayonnaise. A Spanish-inspired seafood pasta worth the effort.

Peppered farmhouse pate with pork shoulder, liver, veal, green peppercorns, and brandy, wrapped in stretched bacon and baked in a water bath. A rustic French-style terrine for entertaining.

Texas-style beanless chili with cubed pork loin and beef brisket braised in beer, tequila, and triple cumin, thickened with masa harina. Six pounds of meat, no beans, all heat.