Recipe Sifter

Scotch oatmeal waffles: hearty breakfast waffles built on rolled oats and brown sugar, no flour needed. Tender, lightly sweet, with a satisfying chew oat-lovers will recognize.

Apple cake in a jar baked right in pint canning jars and self-sealed for gifting. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, packed with grated [apples](/recipes/apples) and chopped nuts. A classic Christmas-gift cake.

Asparagus stir-fried in a wok with fresh ginger, sesame oil, roasted cashews, and soy sauce. A quick Chinese-style vegan side dish ready in 15 minutes.

This simple but scrumptious dish is perfect to make when you don't have a lot of time to prepare dinner.

Apple cranberry pie with a buttery oat crumble topping replaces the top crust. Tart Granny Smiths and fresh cranberries baked low and slow under brown sugar streusel for a fall dessert with bite.

Pork chops with creamy gravy and vegetables made in one skillet with cream of celery soup, sour cream, sage, frozen green beans, and potatoes. A complete weeknight dinner from pan to plate in about 40 minutes.

El Paso chicken rolls pounded breasts around a cream cheese and salsa filling, then bakes them seam-side down over rice in enchilada sauce. A Tex-Mex one-dish dinner with a creamy surprise inside.

Cold noodle salad with tender shrimp, crisp snow peas, and luscious ginger-garlic dressing. This Asian-inspired pasta salad is ready in 20 minutes, perfect for lunch or potlucks.

Homemade beer barbecue sauce with brown sugar, two kinds of mustard, Worcestershire, and steak sauce simmered thick. A bold, sweet-tangy basting sauce for grilling.

Arroz con pollo built on a hearty mix of brown and wild rice instead of white. Browned chicken simmered with tomatoes, white wine, almonds, peas and a Latin-style sofrito of onion, garlic and paprika.

A fiery Chinese hot pot of pork intestine, duck blood curd, and sour cabbage simmered in a chili-ginger broth with Sichuan peppercorns. Served bubbling over a tabletop burner.

Black bean and salsa salad with corn, celery, scallions, and fresh cilantro. A no-cook diabetic-friendly vegetarian salad dressed simply with salsa and red wine vinegar. Pantry-pull lunch in 15 minutes.

Moroccan-style lamb with honey, saffron, almonds, raisins, and chickpeas braised in a clay pot. A fragrant one-pot main dish with warm spices, served over brown rice or bulgur.

Fettuccine layered with sharp cheddar and sautéed onions bakes in a creamy egg custard speckled with paprika for a simple two-serving pasta bake.

Noodles, cabbage, and onions, the classic haluski: tender egg noodles tossed with buttery, golden-browned cabbage and sweet caramelized onions. Humble Eastern European comfort food in one skillet.

Lettuce cups with ground beef and tofu in a savory chili-garlic, hoisin, and sesame sauce. A lighter take on Chinese lettuce wraps with hidden tofu stretching the beef.