Recipe Sifter

Hearty mushroom barley soup simmered for hours with soy sauce, dill, garlic, and fresh parsley. A thick, savory vegan soup that fills the kitchen with warmth.

Slow cooker Polish kielbasa with sauerkraut, tart apples, brown sugar, and apple juice. Smoky, sweet-tangy, and completely hands-off after layering.

Master Chef BBQ ribs: a peppery homemade spice rub and a from-scratch ketchup-vinegar-molasses barbecue sauce, smoked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender. Pitmaster-style ribs worth the all-day cook.

Asian-style brown rice salad with sesame oil, rice vinegar, snow peas, corn, carrots, and scallions. A nutty, crunchy cold salad that's vegan and make-ahead.

No-bake strawberry cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, cottage cheese filling blended smooth, and fresh strawberries on top. Set with gelatin and lightened with folded egg whites for an airy, mousse-like texture.

ABM artichoke and cracked wheat bread combines marinated artichokes, bulgur, whole wheat, and Parmesan in a savory bread machine loaf. Substantial sandwich bread for cured meats and aged cheese.

Molasses cookies with a surprising hit of mint extract, warm cinnamon, ginger, and clove. Crackly sugar-rolled tops and chewy spiced centers.

Chicken and zucchini soup built from scratch: a whole chicken simmered with parsnip, turnip, and lemon, then enriched with browned Italian sausage, pasta shells, and grated zucchini stirred in at the end.

Honey sesame pork tenderloin marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, then coated in honey-brown sugar and sesame seeds before roasting. A sticky, golden Asian-inspired roast.

Strawberry daiquiri pie blends cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, daiquiri mix, and light rum into a chilled boozy pie. No-bake summer dessert, freezer-friendly.

Leg roast of venison larded with salt pork, onion, and apple slices, seasoned with allspice and rosemary, then slow-roasted on a rack. A classic hunter's approach to game meat.

Fresh artichokes slow-cooked with lemon slices until leaf-pull tender, served with a warm lemon butter dipping sauce. Hands-off crockpot method for a classic side.

Italian-leaning spiced black bean soup with basil, oregano, marjoram, and a finish of sherry and lemon. Pureed silky-smooth. High-fibre, gluten-free, garnished with chives and nonfat sour cream.

Crockpot Thai red curry shrimp simmers coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, and red curry paste with cauliflower and sweet peppers, then adds tender shrimp at the very end. An easy, lighter slow cooker curry that's big on flavor.

Dutch oven braised short ribs cooked low and slow with onion, carrot, celery, and tomato sauce until the meat slides off the bone. Sunday supper that builds its own gravy as it cooks.

Grilled boneless pork chops marinated in a creamy lemon-dill sauce of Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Marinate for hours, grill in minutes, and brush with extra sauce for a tangy, herb-bright finish.