Recipe Sifter

Quiabada is a Bahian Brazilian beef and okra stew with garlic, tomatoes, and malagueta peppers, simmered into a reddish sauce served over rice or angu.

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Canned chickpeas transformed into a fragrant curry with fried onions, garlic, whole spices, and curry powder. A quick channa masala that smells incredible and comes together in under 30 minutes.

A Moroccan-inspired beef stew marinated overnight in red wine with cinnamon, ginger, saffron, and cloves, then braised for three hours and finished with cognac-soaked prunes, almonds, and sesame seeds.

Miss Hulling's chicken pot pie made from scratch with a whole stewing hen simmered into rich broth, loaded with potatoes and carrots, and topped with golden pastry. Old-fashioned comfort food done right.

Peaches with white wine: ripe peeled peaches steeped in dry white wine for an hour, then served in wine glasses topped with sweetened mascarpone-yogurt cream. The Italian summer dessert that cooks itself.

Grilled chicken basted in a tangy limeade, soy sauce, and curry glaze with coriander and ginger. East African-inspired flavors that'll own your next cookout.

Quick and easy way to cook brussel sprouts, and it is a light and refreshing side dish for your holiday menu!

Moroccan vegetable stew with chickpeas, butternut squash, sweet potato, dried apricots, and raisins, spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Served over couscous.

Cajun black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham hock, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and cumin into a thick, half-puréed pot. Serve with Monterey Jack, sour cream, chives, or chopped egg.

When spring arrives, asparagus is always one of our favorite vegetables; and the best way to cook them is roasting or grilling that develops tons of flavor, simply toss with the marinated artichoke hearts, hmm, now there is a good reason to allow yourself to indulge.

Zucchini and tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil and a savory onion soup mix into a quick stovetop side. A vegan way to use up summer squash, ready in about 30 minutes and microwaveable too.

Roast prime ribs of beef with a simple salt and pepper crust, seared at high heat then slow-roasted until perfectly done. Includes a quick pan sauce with beef stock, thyme, and Worcestershire.

Fudgy brownie cookies made from boxed mix, lightened with yogurt and egg whites instead of oil and eggs. Frosted chocolate treats at 85 calories each.

An aromatic Indian vegetable side with carrots, peas, and potatoes sizzled in mustard oil with cumin seeds and dried chilies. Vibrant, vegan, and on the table in 35 minutes.

These are cute little turkeys made out of oreo cookies and candy pieces. They are even easy enough for young children to help make. Gobble! Gobble!