Recipe Sifter

Pork chops seared then simmered in a roasted poblano-cilantro sauce spiked with cumin and coriander. A fast, Southwest-style skillet dinner with mild smoky chile heat, on the table in about 20 minutes.

Smoky BBQ baked beans with chicken sausage, collard greens, molasses, and navy beans in a tangy barbecue sauce. A hearty, high-fiber one-pot meal that's on the table in under 30 minutes.

Roasted root vegetables with ground cumin and coriander: sweet potato, parsnip, rutabaga, and turnip tossed in warm Middle Eastern spices and roasted until evenly browned. A simple four-root side finished with fresh cilantro.

Charleston okra soup, the Lowcountry classic with simmered ham bone, fresh tomatoes, okra, bacon, and bell pepper. Ladled over rice for a true Carolina supper.

Whole duck gets blanched, coated in a sweet-spicy glaze of brown sugar, ginger, and star anise, then roasted until the skin turns crackling-crisp for rolling into Chinese pancakes with hoisin and scallions.

Quick oven pancake made with Bisquick, chopped apples, and cinnamon, topped with brown-and-serve sausages. Bakes in 25 minutes at high heat. Serve with maple syrup for easy weekend breakfast.

This simple and scrumptious dish made with hot italian sausages and white wine is sure to have you licking your lips.

Crisp apple, fennel, and celery root salad tossed with hazelnut vinaigrette and shaved Parmesan. This refreshing fall salad comes together in minutes.

Chocolate hippenmasse: thin, crisp German pastry wafers made with almond paste, cocoa, and cinnamon. Spread paper-thin, baked until glossy, and cut or shaped while still warm.

Fat-free Rice Krispie treats made with corn syrup instead of butter to melt the marshmallows. Same sticky, chewy squares with three simple ingredients.

A whole grain bread that's a snap to make using your bread machine.

Crispy unsweetened oat cookies sandwiched with a sweet date filling. A Canadian grandma recipe with an icebox dough sliced paper-thin and baked into delicate wafers.

Swedish pickled herring with a sweet-sour vinegar brine layered with red onion, carrots, ginger, and horseradish. A classic Scandinavian smorgasbord appetizer that only gets better after 2-3 days in the jar.

Nutty baked bulgur wheat seasoned with dried basil and tossed with toasted pecans. A simple, wholesome vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes flat.

Pizza-flavored bread machine loaf packed with chopped pepperoni, provolone, and Parmesan. Oregano and garlic make the whole kitchen smell like a pizzeria.

Old-fashioned wheat bread for the bread machine sweetened with maple syrup and made with a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour. Soft, lightly nutty, and dairy-free.