Recipe Sifter

Pisnyi borsch is a traditional Ukrainian meatless beet soup with dried boletus mushrooms, root vegetables, and beet kvas for a tart, jewel-toned broth served with vushka dumplings.

Sliced tomatoes with raw salsa: ripe tomato slices over a bed of alfalfa sprouts, topped with a chilled fresh salsa of green pepper, scallions, cilantro, cumin, and apple cider vinegar.

Rustic Italian yeast bread kneaded with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and sautéed onion for a salmon-pink crumb and sun-warmed savory flavor. Crackling crust, tender inside.

Three pounds of beef chuck simmered for nearly 3 hours with cumin, oregano, jalapeño, and tomato concassé, thickened with a masa harina slurry. No beans, no shortcuts. This is cookoff-caliber chili built on patience and bold spice.

Rotolo di Spinaci: hand-rolled pasta dough filled with spinach, walnuts, ricotta, and mozzarella, simmered in cheesecloth then baked in tomato sauce. A classic Italian stuffed pasta roll for 6.

Grand Brazilian seafood soup with grouper, shrimp, mussels, crab, and lobster in a rich fish head stock with tomatoes, coriander, parsley, and cayenne. A coastal feast in a bowl.

Sour cream pound cake bakes a tall, dense Bundt-style cake with a tangy crumb from a full cup of sour cream. Vanilla and lemon extract carry the flavor, with optional coconut for chew.

Light lemon mousse with fresh lemon juice and zest, set with gelatin and folded with whipped egg whites. Topped with sweetened cream and a raspberry puree.

Chocolate-dipped frozen banana bites rolled in assorted toppings. A 4-ingredient no-bake dessert that turns ripe bananas into healthy-ish cold treats for kids and adults alike.

Classic French onion soup slow-caramelizes pounds of sliced onions in butter, then simmers them with beef stock, Cognac, and dry vermouth. Top with toasted bread and Swiss for the gratiné finish.

A vibrant chilled beet and cucumber soup pureed with fresh orange juice, zest, and chicken stock. Earthy, bright, and stunning in color. Garnished with sour cream for an elegant cold soup.

This Bialy recipe turns out chewy with just the right amount of onion filling; it freezes and reheats brilliantly.

Chocolate peppermint pinwheel torte with crushed candy cane filling and whipped cream frosting. Stunning Christmas dessert made from a cake roll cut into spirals.

Farm pot roast simmered low and slow with onions, carrots, and stewed tomatoes until the beef pulls apart with a fork. A Sunday-dinner classic with a rich pan-drippings gravy.

Oyster sauce chicken (ho yow gei) is a classic Cantonese broiled chicken marinated in oyster sauce, soy, ginger, and garlic. The marinade caramelizes under the broiler into a glossy savory glaze.

Discover an authentic Texas-style beef chuck chili recipe with toasted chilies and cocoa for rich flavor; easy no-beans homemade chili perfect for beginners, game day crowds, or cozy family dinners with gluten-free options and spicy variations.