Recipe Sifter

Lamb Klephtiko: Greek-style boneless leg of lamb studded with garlic, bay, cinnamon, and oregano, wrapped in parchment and slow-roasted 4 hours until fall-apart tender.

Savory Italian cheese cookies loaded with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter, and a hint of nutmeg, each topped with a whole almond and baked golden. Rich, crumbly, and utterly addictive.

Slice-and-bake cheddar cheese biscuits with Worcestershire and hot sauce, topped with poppy, sesame, or celery seeds. Make the dough ahead and bake crispy, golden rounds whenever guests arrive.

Parmesan rolls made from hot roll mix with grated Parmesan cheese mixed into the dough, brushed with butter and egg-washed for a golden finish. Easy homemade-tasting dinner rolls.

Shrimp and wild rice with a curry-vinegar dressing and fresh green onions. A light, protein-packed warm salad or dinner with nutty wild rice and tender shrimp.

Fig butterscotch drops are a stovetop candy with dried figs and ground nuts stirred into melted brown sugar butter. No oven, no fuss, rich and chewy.

Italian sausage and ricotta filling with spinach, pine nuts, and garlic for yeast pastry pockets. Savory hand pies baked golden with an egg wash crust.

Homemade sweet Italian sausage made from coarse-ground pork shoulder seasoned with fennel, sage, garlic, and white wine. Stuff into hog casings or shape into patties for a fresher, more flavorful sausage than store-bought.

Mexican-style broiled flank steak marinated overnight in lime juice, garlic, and oregano. Slice thin against the grain and serve with tortillas and guacamole.

Sauteed lamb with a red wine, rosemary, and mint jelly pan sauce. Quick-marinated lamb seared golden and finished with a sweet, herby glaze in under an hour for two.

Green and wax bean salad with celery, dill, slivered almonds, and croutons in a creamy onion dressing. No-cook side dish ready in 10 minutes.

Jalapeno chicken fajitas with lime-garlic marinated chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, and fresh toppings in warm flour tortillas. Simple marinade, big Tex-Mex flavor.

French-style stuffed eggs with ham, Dijon, and thyme, topped with a broiled breadcrumb crust. A lightened-up deviled egg appetizer with a warm, crispy topping perfect for Easter brunches.

Crispy phyllo strudels filled with hearty chili and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. These individual savory parcels make impressive dinner party entrees.

This fragrant Vietnamese-style seafood soup simmers shrimp, crab, oysters, scallops, and fish in a lemongrass-coconut broth with kaffir lime and a kick of red chili. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Tender chicken breasts rolled around a garlic-herb butter filling, coated in seasoned cracker crumbs, and baked until golden and fork-tender. All the buttery goodness of classic Kiev without the deep fryer.