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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Great Northern Ham & Bean Soup
I really love this Great Northern Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Hurst Beans. It’s so easy to make and just perfect for leftover holiday ham. Ingredients 1-2…

Instant Pot Grits
This Instant Pot Grits recipe uses stone ground grits. They are by far the most flavorful grits but they take the longest to cook. Thankfully the Instant Pot…

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…

White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili recipe couldn’t be easier. White Chicken Chili is already a crowd-pleaser, but make chili night even more popular when you serve it with our…

Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes
There are few foods more versatile than potatoes. Consider the many ways in which these spuds can be served up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner — all even…

Mexican Street Corn Fries
These Mexican Street Corn Fries are super easy to make with a base of crispy fries and melted cheese, topped with roasted corn, drizzled with cilantro cream sauce,…
Instant Pot Black-Eyed Peas
Full of flavor and easy to prepare, fresh black-eye peas are a staple in the South and a treasured find at summer farmers’ markets. This easy and versatile…

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.…

Fermented Kiwi Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Kiwis are some of the most fun and lively tasting fruits we know. Their bright, tropical flavor and acidity make them the perfect addition to a batch of…

Double Berry Habanero Fermented Hot Sauce
Roughly inspired by a Louisiana-style hot sauce like Tabasco, this fermented condiment gets its intense color and fruity flavor from berries. Ingredients For The Mash 8 ounces (225g)…
