Cooking Difficulty
Choose a recipe that matches your experience or helps you practice something new. The five levels—Beginner, Easy, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert—reflect the skills, precision, and coordination involved. Read the method before starting; a quick recipe can still call for careful technique.
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Advanced
Put your culinary experience to work with recipes that reward skill, patience, and attention to detail. From refined preparations to challenging cooking techniques, these dishes offer experienced home cooks the opportunity to create impressive results and expand their culinary repertoire.
Beginner
New to cooking? Start here! These approachable recipes feature simple ingredients, familiar kitchen tools, and easy-to-follow instructions. No previous cooking experience is needed—just a little curiosity and an appetite for something delicious.
Easy
Ready to build your kitchen confidence? These recipes introduce everyday cooking techniques while keeping preparation straightforward and enjoyable. Perfect for home cooks who know their way around the kitchen and appreciate delicious results without unnecessary complications.
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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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…
Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions are a delightful treat, and the combination of sweet onions and cheesy topping is sure to please your taste buds. Enjoy your meal! Ingredients 3–4 Vidalia onions,…

Salt and Pepper Tater Tots
Ingredients 1 bag (about 32-oz.) of tater tots 1 diced Thai red chile (or Serrano pepper) 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chinese…
The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Salad
Pile it on toasted bread or croissants with lettuce and tomato for a sandwich, eat it with crackers of your choice, or serve a scoop on lettuce leaves with assorted fruit and…

Beef Tournedos with Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Duxelles, and Red Wine Reduction
Ingredients For the Beef Tournedos: 4 high-quality beef tenderloin steaks, about 6–8 ounces each Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons high smoke point oil (such as…

Citrus Pesto (Pesto Agli Agrumi)
This citrus pesto, AKA Pesto Agli Agrumi, originates from Sicily. Essentially, it contains the same ingredients as Pesto Alla Genovese, with almonds in place of pine nuts, and the addition…
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…

Creamed Mustard Greens
If you’re looking for a Southern-inspired side dish to accompany any grilled meats, look no further than this recipe for creamed mustard greens. Eating your greens is a…
Creamed Mustard Greens
Ingredients 6 pounds mustard greens (6-8 bunches), tough stems and ribs removed 3 Tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1…

Southern Instant Pot Collard Greens
Ingredients 2 teaspoon olive oil 2 slices uncooked bacon chopped 4 ounces country ham sliced and chopped 1 small onion chopped 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 16 ounces…
