Recipe Sifter

Greek lamb souvlaki marinated in lemon juice, white wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano then grilled on skewers until brown and crispy. Works with beef, shrimp, or halibut too.

Lighter baked chili relleno squares made with egg whites, nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat cheddar, mozzarella, and chopped green chilis. Cut into a dozen portable squares that taste just as good cold as warm.

Hot cabbage slaw simmers shredded cabbage with caraway, butter, white wine vinegar, and a splash of hot sauce for a warm, tangy German-style side. Crisp-tender, ready in 30 minutes.

Cajun-style lamb and goat marinade with white wine, creme de menthe, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, and dried mint. Soak 6 to 12 hours, then use as basting sauce.

Garlic asparagus finished with a bright squeeze of lime instead of the usual lemon. Fresh spears sauteed with garlic, shallots, and a little butter for a fast, light vegetable side.

Grilled tuna steaks marinated in sherry vinegar with just salt and pepper. A three-ingredient recipe for rare-to-well-done tuna with a tangy, caramelized crust.

Pollo con frutta secca: Italian chicken marinated overnight with prunes, dried apricots, green olives, and capers, then baked with brown sugar and Chardonnay.

Quick Southeast Asian rice vermicelli with crisp-tender vegetables, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and roasted peanuts. Ready in 25 minutes by microwave or stovetop with both methods included.

Roast pork loin rubbed with caraway, mustard, and sage, finished under a brown sugar applesauce glaze. The bone-deep Sunday dinner roast that fills the house with autumn smells.

Roasted peanuts tossed in curry powder, seasoned salt, and garlic powder, then toasted until fragrant. A 10-minute spiced snack that's wildly addictive. Three ingredients plus peanuts is all it takes.

Hickory-smoked chuck roast studded with garlic and marinated overnight in vinegar, Worcestershire, and basil. Grilled low over indirect heat with soaked wood chips for deep smoky flavor.

Poached chicken breast in raspberry vinegar broth, topped with a pink raspberry sour cream sauce and fresh berries. Light, elegant chicken with fruity cream sauce.

No-cook Tex-Mex tuna salad tossed in a creamy picante-cumin dressing with olives and green onions. Serve in taco shells or over chips for a quick lunch.

A hunter's venison stew marinated overnight in red wine and vinegar, then braised with mushrooms, pearl onions, crispy salt pork, and gravy. Serve over wild rice with cranberry sauce for a proper game dinner.

Jerusalem artichokes and green beans tossed with walnut oil, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped walnuts. A diabetic-friendly vegetable side in 30 minutes.

This is a really rich, flavorful stew and goes GREAT with the stuffed onions and some french bread