Recipe Sifter

Hazelnut and vegetable crumble bakes a savory oat-and-toasted-nut topping over tender root vegetables enriched with their own buttery puree. Vegetarian comfort food with surprising structure.

Hazelnut au chocolat, a dense flourless chocolate cake folded with ground hazelnuts and whipped egg whites for a fudgy, almost truffle-like crumb. Slow-baked low to set without cracking, finished with raspberry sauce.

When the outfit got back after months out on a cattle drive, the headquarters cook took over. He had a lot more fixin's to work with, and after a lot of mixin' and tastin' he'd serve up a smooth, thick chili the cowboys could really dig into.

Healthy meat loaf packed with sauteed cabbage, shredded carrots, and potatoes mixed into lean ground beef with whole wheat bread crumbs. More vegetable than meat, baked covered then uncovered for a golden crust.

Vegetarian chili con corn simmers dried kidney beans with tomato sauce, sweet corn, and a smoky chili-cumin kick. Served over rice for a budget-friendly, protein-packed weeknight bowl.

Baked apples and pears layered with buttered cake and topped with a peaked meringue. A classic British fruit dessert with warm spice and lemon.

Heart-shaped chocolate Valentine cake with glossy sour cream chocolate frosting and a piped buttercream border. Romantic dessert with deep cocoa flavor.

Old-fashioned three-layer chocolate cake built with brown sugar, buttermilk, and melted unsweetened chocolate. A heritage American layer cake decorated with walnuts and frosted between every tier.

Herb and spice compound butter folds fresh rosemary, tarragon, chives, and a hit of curry powder into softened butter, then chills into a slice-and-serve roll. Use on steak, fish, or roasted vegetables.

Homemade herb cheese spread with cream cheese, butter, parsley, chives, marjoram, and thyme. A simple make-ahead spread for crackers or veggie sandwiches.

Herb focaccia with rosemary and olive oil, made from scratch with a simple yeast dough. Golden, dimpled, and pillowy soft with crispy edges.

Herbed chicken mozzarella: chicken breasts shake-and-baked in a Parmesan herb crust, then crowned with chili sauce and melted mozzarella. A 90s casserole with serious herb backbone.

Indian-spiced basmati rice cooked with julienne potatoes, coconut, green chilies, turmeric, and whole spices in ghee. A fragrant vegetarian one-pot pilaf.

Red bell pepper soup with fresh tomatoes, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, ginger, and cumin. Slow-simmered with red onion and garlic for deep, layered flavor.

Chilled herbed vegetable soup pureed with carrots, tomatoes, red potatoes, and red peppers, then blended with buttermilk, marjoram, thyme, and lemon juice. A creamy cold summer soup.

Herring in wine and sour cream marinated overnight with sliced onions, white vinegar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. A Northern European cold appetizer with tangy, sweet-briny pickled fish.