Intermediate
Take your cooking skills to the next level! These recipes invite you to explore more involved preparations, coordinate multiple steps, and practice techniques that bring greater depth, flavor, and creativity to your cooking. A rewarding choice for confident home cooks looking for a satisfying challenge.
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Blackberry Pistachio Dream Bars
Ingredients For the base 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted For the pistachio layer 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar…
Blender Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 3 large egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded 5 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 5 ounces…
Skillet Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Our Test Kitchen has created dozens and dozens of recipes for macaroni and cheese over the years and this is one of our favorite versions yet. The secret is three…
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Cabbage Pancake)
This cabbage pancake is a popular dish throughout Japan and is easily adapted to one’s preferences. While the fillings and toppings can vary, from pork and fried eggs…
Chantilly Potatoes (Pommes de Terre Chantilly)
Chantilly potatoes, or Pommes de Terry Chantilly, are the ultimate fast-and-fancy side dish. They’re essentially fluffier, creamier mashed potatoes. And it’s all thanks to one smart ingredient. This ingredient…
Twice Baked Potatoes
Each bite of these Twice Baked Potatoes is loaded with creamy butter, tangy sour cream, melted cheese and fresh chives. Baked until crispy, golden brown and bubbly, this…
Truffled Mac & Cheese
When it’s cold outside, Mac & Cheese is always a good idea, but my Truffled Mac & Cheese will make your dinner feel like a celebration. It has two kinds…
Macaroni Pie with Graham Cracker Pepper Streusel
Ingredients For macaroni pie filling: 1 quart milk, cold 100 grams all purpose flour 30 grams grated nutmeg 30 grams white pepper 54 grams dry mustard powder 54…
Szechuan Pork Stew with Ginger and Chiles
Szechuan peppercorns give this stew its iconic tingle and intense aroma. Though they’re not readily available at all supermarkets, you can find peppercorns easily enough online if not…
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
The pressure cooker is the fastest and most reliable way to cook perfect risotto. This version comes out creamy and intensely flavored with fresh mushrooms and dried porcini.…
