Recipe Sifter

Whole cold glazed salmon baked in wine with fresh herbs, chilled overnight and finished with fish aspic and turnip flower decorations. A stunning centerpiece for buffets and celebrations.

Cold trout in orange marinade is an Italian make-ahead classic: pan-fried trout steeped overnight in vermouth, orange, and lemon. Serve chilled the next day.

Elegant French-style sea consomme blending beef stock and clam juice with a squeeze of lemon, topped with salted whipped cream. A 15-minute starter that feels luxurious.

Crockpot cooked chicken simmers chicken breasts with bay leaf, parsley, garlic, and onion until tender. The hands-off way to make shredded chicken for casseroles and meal prep.

Vodka can be made from a variety of grains. Barley and wheat are the most common but corn and rye can be used as well. It can also be made from potatoes and beets. Grain vodkas are generally considered to be the best.

Countdown casserole, a quick weeknight bake layering ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and processed cheese spread, finished with crunchy French fried onions and melted cheddar. Retro family dinner from the freezer-aisle era.

Couscous with diced eggplant, turmeric, coriander, shallots, and lemon butter. A quick North African-inspired grain side dish that steams in just 5 minutes off the heat.

Chicken breast strips cooked with pasta and mixed vegetables in one skillet, finished with a swirl of sour cream. A 40-minute weeknight primavera with just 5 ingredients.

Shrimp tossed in curry powder, cayenne, and flour then sauteed in olive oil until golden and crisp. Five ingredients, 15 minutes, zero leftovers. A spicy, quick weeknight dinner or appetizer.

Crisp-fried pasta nibbles boiled until almost tender, then deep fried until golden and crunchy. Sprinkled with garlic salt for an addictive party snack.

Chicken breasts layered with Swiss cheese, cream of chicken soup, tomato slices, and buttery herb stuffing crumble. A comfort food bake that's on the table in 40 minutes.

Broiled crab melts on Melba toast rounds with lime, green onion, and hot mustard, topped with bubbling Swiss cheese. A two-bite appetizer for parties, ready in 20 minutes.

Butterflied shrimp dipped in a light batter and fried until golden, with tails fanned out like a phoenix. Seasoned with dry sherry and white pepper for a classic Chinese appetizer.

Deep-fried squid the easy way: tender rings tossed in seasoned flour and fried golden and crisp in hot oil, ready in minutes. Homemade calamari to serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

You will love this scrumptious chicken dish that is made with cream of mushroom soup and chipped beef.

Cube steaks marinated overnight in seasoned salt and red wine, coated in Bisquick, pan-fried until crispy in butter and oil, then baked until tender. A two-step method for the crunchiest chicken fried steak.