Recipe Sifter

One-skillet beef and ramen stir-fry with sirloin strips, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, and mushrooms. A 30-minute weeknight dinner using instant ramen noodles.

One-pot beefy chili mac with tender steak pieces, chili-seasoned tomatoes, and wagon wheel pasta smothered in melted cheese. A hearty 45-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will devour.

A delicious chilled soup that's made from plain yogurt, light cream and cucumbers.

Two-cheese meatloaf with Parmesan mixed into the meat and Monterey Jack melted over the top until bubbly. Green olives and tarragon give this loaf a bold, briny twist you won't find in a standard recipe.

Cheesy crusted spiced acorn squash roasts wedges of sweet squash under a crunchy Parmesan, sage, garlic, lemon-zest breadcrumb crust with a pinch of cayenne. A fast vegetarian side for weeknight dinners.

Plump oysters simmered in spicy Tabasco cream and served in hollowed-out brioche rolls. Just 3 ingredients and 40 minutes for an elegant Cajun appetizer or brunch showpiece.

Smoke roasted top round of bison: bison marinated in dark beer, soy, and balsamic for 72 hours, then slow-smoked over hardwood for a tender, richly flavored wild-game roast.

Herbed whole wheat bread crumbs use up stale bread with basil, thyme, chervil, garlic, and shallot. A pantry-saver that beats every store-bought crumb on flavor, freezer-friendly for months.

Broiled salmon fillets crusted with a tangy mix of sour cream, stone ground mustard, and fresh lemon juice. A 15-minute weeknight dinner where the broiler does all the work.

Yogurt-marinated veal ribs with garlic, olive oil, and crushed red pepper, baked then finished on the grill. An Indian-inspired marinade that tenderizes and flavors the meat.

Oven-roasted purple potato hash with green onions, garlic, red bell peppers, and a kick of cayenne. A colorful, crispy breakfast side that's naturally oil-free and packed with nutrients.

Asian-style grilled chicken marinated in soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and brown sugar. Marinate for an hour or overnight for deeper flavor.

Easy calzones use refrigerated pizza dough cut into squares, folded over a sausage-mushroom or ham-spinach filling, brushed with egg, and baked golden. Six personal-sized handheld pizza pockets ready in 25 minutes.

Homemade Italian sausage from coarse-ground pork shoulder with garlic, coriander, paprika, and black pepper. Stuff into casings or shape into patties. Add red pepper flakes for hot.

Elegant cepe consomme made by simmering dried porcini mushrooms in homemade chicken stock until deeply concentrated. Finished with a splash of Madeira for refined warmth.

Crusty lamb con ajo with a thick garlic and parsley paste coating a whole leg of lamb. Three full bulbs of garlic blended with oil create a fragrant, golden crust.