Recipe Sifter

Elegant broccoli terrine with basil, Parmesan, and lemon baked in a water bath until silky smooth. Served chilled and sliced, this low-calorie vegetable showstopper is a stunning appetizer or light lunch.

Chinese dumplings - jiaozi are very popular in Chinese new year!

Armenian style zucchini hollows out fresh zucchini and stuffs them with ground lamb, rice, onion, and stewed tomatoes. A classic dolma-style stuffed vegetable dish simmered low and slow.

Brined for 48 hours in brown sugar and spices, then coated in a crushed juniper and black pepper rub and roasted low and slow. Homemade turkey pastrami that rivals any New York deli counter.

Layers of graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips melt together into gooey Halloween bars. These no-fuss treats need just 5 ingredients and one pan.

Spinach mousse made with blanched fresh spinach, egg whites and a drizzle of heavy cream, finished with a pinch of nutmeg. Cold, silky, no-cook starter for a French or Creole table.

Pecan angel pie folds toasty pecans and graham cracker crumbs into stiff meringue, then bakes into a chewy-crisp dessert topped with whipped cream or ice cream. No flour, no fat in the base, just nuts and crumbs holding sweet meringue together.

Moroccan vegetable tagine with saffron, butternut squash, chickpeas, and raisins over whole wheat couscous topped with toasted almonds. A hearty vegan one-pot dinner full of warm spices.

Seared chicken breasts draped in a glossy blackberry pan sauce with sautéed mushrooms and shallots. Sweet, earthy, and elegant, all in 30 minutes with everyday ingredients.

Earthy kasha bread baked in your bread machine with buckwheat flour, whole wheat, and raisins pureed into the dough. Apple juice concentrate adds natural sweetness. A wholesome, nutty loaf.

A savory and hearty meat dish that can be easily made with your crockpot. Serve with bread bowls and a soft, crusty bread.

Kazakh rice combines ground lamb, slivered almonds, and dried apricots, dates, and prunes with garlic and onion in one pilaf-style pot. A Central Asian sweet-savory main or side.

Braised wild boar marinated for two days in red wine, cider vinegar, and juniper, then simmered tender with carrots, onions, and celery. Finished in a rich currant-jelly gravy and served with chestnut puree.

Vegetarian lentil hazelnut loaf with romano cheese and basil, topped with a fresh red pepper tomato sauce. A satisfying meatless main with serious flavor depth.

Almond rice casserole packs brown rice, TVP, miso, and toasted almonds into a hearty vegetarian main dish. Earthy thyme and marjoram tie it together. Bakes or microwaves with the same simple assembly.

Homestead salad with mixed vegetables and kidney beans in a cooked sweet vinegar dressing with mustard. Make a day ahead for the best flavor.