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.

Overstuffed vegetarian pita pockets loaded with avocado, kidney beans, cheddar, mushrooms, sprouts, and roasted cashews dressed in oil and vinegar. A colorful no-cook meal ready in 10 minutes flat.

Chicken breasts rolled around tender fiddlehead ferns, breaded and browned, then baked in a glossy sherry-mushroom sauce with bacon and tomatoes. A unique Canadian-inspired spring dinner that celebrates foraged greens.

Stained glass cookies, a no-bake chocolate log studded with mini marshmallows and walnuts, rolled in flaked coconut and sliced to reveal a mosaic window pattern. A classic Christmas cookie tray favorite.

State fair zucchini cake: a spiced sheet cake with shredded zucchini, walnuts, and golden raisins, topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting. Blue-ribbon classic.

Steamed brown bread with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, buttermilk, molasses, and raisins. A classic New England bread steamed in a coffee can, made to pair with baked beans.

New Orleans-style red beans simmered with smoked ham hocks, kielbasa, the holy trinity, and a kick of Tabasco. Thick, smoky, and good enough to make on a Monday or any day.

Island-style chicken stir-fry in a creamy peanut-curry sauce with garlic, ginger, fish sauce, and red curry paste. Loaded with carrots, zucchini, squash, bean sprouts, and crunchy chopped peanuts.

Thai-style stir-fried spinach with crushed garlic, soy bean paste, dried red chilies, and tomato wedges. A bold, savory side dish that comes together in the wok in under 5 minutes.

Thai-style string bean salad with tofu, red and green chilies, dressed in a coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, and chili sauce vinaigrette. Vegan and vibrant.

Classic stuffed cabbage rolls filled with seasoned ground beef, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and eggs. Baked until the leaves are tender and the savory filling is bubbling with flavor.

Vegetarian stuffed cabbage leaves filled with creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and onions, simmered in crushed tomatoes. A hearty, meat-free comfort food that satisfies.

Stuffed cheese pizza: Chicago-style deep dish with whole wheat crust hiding mozzarella and broccoli between two layers, topped with pizza sauce at the end. Inside-out flavor.

Tea-soaked prunes stuffed with a brandy and orange zest filling, glazed in sugar syrup. An elegant French-style confection for your petit four tray.

A French patisserie masterpiece: three crisp almond meringue layers sandwiched with silky hazelnut praline buttercream, finished with toasted almonds and powdered sugar.

Green chili stew with ground turkey, four cans of diced green chilies, zucchini, corn, and canned tomatoes seasoned with cumin and garlic. A hearty Southwestern one-pot stew ready in 45 minutes.