Recipe Sifter

Lentils and spinach simmered in chicken broth with popped mustard seeds, coriander, and lemon juice, topped with melted cheddar. A hearty, high-fiber soup with Indian-inspired spicing.

Creamy puréed winter squash soup with nutmeg and sautéed carrots, topped with a ruby-red whole berry cranberry dollop. A stunning fall soup that's lighter than it looks thanks to skim evaporated milk.

Ribeye steaks dipped in melted butter and coated with a fiery three-pepper Cajun seasoning blend, then pan-seared in minutes. A quick blackened steak recipe with serious Louisiana heat.

Stir-fried crab curry is a Thai-style wok dish where cracked whole crab meets fish sauce, curry powder, and sesame oil. Beaten egg swirls through at the end for a silky, aromatic finish over rice.

Scallops stir-fried with bamboo shoots, carrots, and snow peas in a ginger-gin sauce, served inside a crispy deep-fried potato basket. A Chinese banquet showpiece you can pull off at home.

Korean-style squid stuffed with ground beef, cabbage, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, steamed or deep-fried and served with a tangy vinegar soy dipping sauce.

Summer tomato spaghetti with vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A barely-cooked sauce that lets peak-season tomatoes do the talking.

Summer vegetable bowl with green beans, fresh corn on the cob, zucchini, baby onions, and bacon, all simmered together in a Dutch oven and finished with ripe tomato wedges. A peak-season harvest platter.

Plump shrimp in a velvety cream sauce made with tri-color sweet peppers, apple juice, and a custom seasoning blend. Lightened up with evaporated skim milk and cream cheese, served over rice or pasta.

Crispy sweet potato and ham hash with poached eggs. Shredded sweet potatoes and chopped ham form golden patties topped with perfectly poached eggs.

Classic Swiss cheese fondue with Gruyere, white wine, garlic, and a splash of kirsch. The traditional Alpine party dish for dipping crusty bread cubes.

Broccoli spears with a homemade Swiss cheese sauce made in the microwave. A quick two-serving vegetable side dish with a creamy, melty cheese topping in 30 minutes.

Protein-packed tempeh and nutty bulgur wheat tossed with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a honey-dill dressing. A hearty vegetarian salad that's satisfying enough for a main course lunch.

Texiana shrimp and rice, Tex-Mex one-pot with green chiles, toasted cumin, oregano, and shrimp simmered into pilaf-style rice. Border-state weeknight seafood main with cilantro and scallions on top.

Instead of getting out the mayonnaise, why not try this spread that's perfect for sandwiches or crackers.

Chicken leg pieces marinated in spiced yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, mace, cumin, and gram flour, then roasted on skewers. Cook it tandoor-style, on the grill, or in your oven.