Recipe Sifter

Mock egg salad made from mashed chickpeas with mayo-style dressing, celery, basil, curry powder, and garlic salt. A quick vegan-friendly sandwich filling with no eggs needed.

Retro Jello salad with apricot gelatin, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, and nuts for a sweet side dish straight from vintage cookbooks.

Don't wait until the sports game is on, make this scrumptious dip now, courtesy of your crockpot.

Open-faced tuna melt with celery, red onion, and mustard topped with melted mozzarella. A quick single-serving lunch ready in under 15 minutes.

Grilled or broiled zucchini halves brushed with lemon-pepper butter and topped with Parmesan. Five ingredients, no flipping, and ready in 20 minutes.

Spinach fettuccine in a quick Romano cheese cream sauce with garlic and white wine. A simple Italian pasta dish ready in 20 minutes for two.

Crispy beer batter fried veggies using onion soup mix, mustard, and beer for a flavorful golden coating. Dip broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, or even mozzarella spears.

A fragrant homemade Chinese ten-spice blend with toasted star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, fennel, coriander, and cumin. Toast, grind, and store for marinades, stir-fries, sauces, and meat rubs.

Corny frank chowder: quick weeknight chowder with hot dogs, creamed corn, green peppers, and melted Velveeta. Retro kid-friendly comfort soup in 15 minutes.

Thin-sliced flank steak marinated in white wine, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, then threaded on skewers and grilled. Makes 30 to 40 crowd-ready teriyaki beef skewers.

A classic British boozy dessert with stale cake soaked in sherry and whisky, layered with fruit jam, warm custard, and billowy whipped cream. No baking, all indulgence.

Broccoli with lemon sauce using just three ingredients and no added fat. A simple, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in 20 minutes with bright citrus flavor.

Savory cheese cookies with sharp cheddar, butter, and crisp rice cereal. Rolled into balls and fork-pressed flat. A crunchy, cheesy appetizer or snack that bakes in 10 minutes.

Hazelnut oatmeal pancakes made with buttermilk-soaked rolled oats and toasted hazelnuts for a nutty, hearty breakfast. Crispy edges, tender centers, and extra fiber from the oats.

Use this homemade curry paste to cook your chicken curry, and you will love this flavorful, tasty and spiced chicken dish. Serve it with steamed rice.

Turn leftover chicken and rice into golden, buttery fried rice in just 15 minutes. Scrambled eggs, sweet peas, and soy sauce transform weeknight scraps into a satisfying one-pan dinner.