Recipe Sifter

There is no need to purchase the ready-made packet. Here's a quick and easy homemade Taco seasoning mix.

Bread machine whole wheat sourdough with real starter, wheat germ, and a whisper of ginger. Tangy, crusty, and effortless with that old-world flavor baked fresh at home.

Gringo chili: retro American chili built on canned tomato soup, French onion soup, kidney beans, and ground beef. Loaded with ground chile, cumin, and oregano. Weeknight chili with zero apologies.

Three-meat chili loaded with ground beef, steak, pork, and linguica sausage, slow-simmered with black beans, green chilies, and beer for deep, layered heat that feeds a crowd.

Old-time country stew of pinto beans and white hominy simmered low and slow with salt pork and a whisper of marjoram. Frontier comfort food that fills the kitchen with smoky depth.

Very savory and sophisticated, especially for people who need some changes from ordinary pizza. Big hit.

Mediterranean chicken baked in a tomato-wine sauce with mushrooms, black olives, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan, served over pasta. A one-dish Italian-inspired chicken dinner with rich, layered flavors.

Zesty homemade cocktail sauce with chili sauce, fresh lemon juice, horseradish, and a splash of hot sauce. No cooking required, just stir, chill, and dip.

Fudgy brownie pie with melted chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and chopped nuts baked in a flaky crust. Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Slow cooker pinto bean soup with smoky ham hock and pasta simmered all day until thick and soul-warming. Set it in the morning, crush the beans, and serve a crowd.

Arroz con pollo baked Spanish-style in one dish: golden turmeric rice, paprika-rubbed chicken, sweet peas, oregano and bay leaf. A hands-off one-pan dinner with crispy chicken skin and saucy rice in every bite.

Pressure cooker Hoppin' John with brown basmati rice, wild rice, black-eyed peas, collard and mustard greens, and stewed tomatoes. A hearty Southern one-pot classic.

Seasoned ground beef and refried beans baked on a cornmeal-dusted crescent roll crust, topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. Taco night meets sheet pan dinner.

Six layers of indulgence: buttery shortbread crust, from-scratch vanilla pudding, cream cheese mousse, crushed pineapple, caramel drizzle, whipped cream, and a chocolate glaze zigzag on top.

Corn flake-crusted chicken thighs baked on one sheet pan with sage-roasted potatoes and a honey mustard BBQ dipping sauce. Mom's weeknight dinner that everyone fights over.

Bread machine taco bread made with cornmeal, whole wheat flour, taco seasoning, and applesauce. A savory, spiced loaf that pairs with chili, soups, or sliced for sandwiches.