Recipe Sifter

Copycat White Castle sliders made with beef broth-spiked patties, steamed onions, pickles, and mustard on trimmed hot dog buns. Tastes just like the real thing.

Mahalia Jackson's okra gumbo, a soulful Louisiana feast of crab, shrimp, beef, ham, sausage, and chicken in a tomato-okra base, built on a from-scratch shrimp-shell broth. Big-batch comfort, ladled over rice.

Baked Guavas Stuffed with Mushrooms and Olives recipe

This savory stew is perfect for a cold winter night! Tastes great by itself or with a slice of crusty bread.

The 2nd place winner in the Chicago Tribune's 1996 Annual Holiday Cookie Contest, a simple brown-sugar shortbread from Sandra Petrille of Naperville, Illinois.

Layered bean dip with refried beans, taco-seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, chunky salsa, and melted cheddar. A crowd-pleasing party appetizer served with tortilla chips.

Bean lovers will truly think this savory and hearty soup has a little bit of heaven in it.

A hearty vegetarian loaf of buckwheat, mushrooms, walnuts, and spinach simmered in red wine, then baked until dark and firm. The plant-based centerpiece your holiday table has been missing.

Quick microwave chicken livers seasoned with thyme, sage, and dry mustard. Just four ingredients and 10 minutes for a high-protein, low-calorie meal.

Chicken and wild rice casserole with broth-cooked rice blend, sauteed mushrooms, Italian dressing, and sour cream. A 40-minute weeknight dump-and-bake for leftover rotisserie or cooked chicken.

Party-ready shrimp mold using cream of shrimp soup, cream cheese, and gelatin for 12 servings. Baby shrimp and crab meat suspended in creamy gelatin make a vintage appetizer spread perfect with crackers or sourdough.

Homemade Vienna sausages with beef, veal, and pork emulsified smooth and seasoned with nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves. Stuffed into sheep casings and gently cooked.

This is THE best turkey burger I've ever tasted...and quite possibly the best BURGER I've ever tasted. SERIOUSLY...try this.

Versatile crustless seafood quiche with a blender custard of sour cream, cottage cheese, and Parmesan. Choose shrimp, crab, or salmon as your filling for an easy, elegant main.

Crab bisque with real crab meat simmered in chicken broth and finished with light cream and cayenne. A rich, velvety 30-minute seafood soup with simple ingredients.

Maritime Madness is a retro East Coast ground beef casserole bound with oatmeal, cream of mushroom soup, ketchup, and sage. Mix, bake, brown. No browning the meat first.