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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Cranberry-Flavored Fluid Gel
Cranberries are naturally full of pectin, and when we blend the jellied sauce, we create a fluid gel—albeit a weak one. A little xanthan gum thickens it, stabilizing…
Balsamic Honey BBQ Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation…
Tangy Mustard Sauce
Dijon mustard and maple syrup combine in a sweet-savory pan sauce that adds a velvety richness to chicken, and would also taste fantastic on a pork tenderloin. This…
Creamy White Sauce
No Cook! Cool and tangy, this white sauce is an easy go-to recipe that you can whip up in minutes to use on hot or cold chicken, or…
Spicy Orange Sauce
Save your weeknight chicken from the doldrums. Fresh grated ginger and orange marmalade add a little sweet-and-spicy Asian flair. Hesitant to buy sambal oelek (chili paste) just for…
Homey Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version takes the chill off with a healthy twist. It’s a favorite at my house, especially after working…
Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad
A simple pasta and spinach salad with crunchy apples, celery, and toasted pecans, chewy dried cranberries, sweet mandarine oranges and coated in a delicious poppyseed vinaigrette. Ingredients 5…
Buttermilk Fried Okra
A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3/4…
Mashed Potatoes with Greens
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided 6 cups shredded kale, chard, cabbage, or other leafy greens 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and light green parts…
Deviled Potatoes
Ingredients 14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet-hot pickle relish…