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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Cheesy Ritz Potato Balls
Ingredients 1 cup cooled mashed potatoes 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated onions 1 egg, beaten 40 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed, divided 2 cups…
Bloomin’ Baked Potato
Ingredients 2 potatoes 1/2 cup olive oil Sea salt (or other coarse salt) 4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons bacon bits Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees.…
Chili
Bust out the Dutch ovens: it’s getting “chili” in Texas. The origins of the robust dish Texans fervently claim as their own are, as food writers are wont…
Crispy Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 teaspoons fresh thyme…
Mustard-Cream Sauce
Ingredients 1 shallot, minced (about 3 Tablespoons) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup Creole mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 1…
Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach
Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen…
Cucumber Gazpacho with Shrimp Relish
Cool off with this warm-weather favorite. A garnish of fresh shrimp relish provides the finishing touch. Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium…
Fried Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce Pesto
Ingredients Leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts Oil, for…
Croissant Turkey Giblet Gravy
Old wisdom says “Waste not, want not.” Using giblets in the gravy prevents waste and adds flavor. Ingredients 4 cups day-old croissants, cubed 1 teaspoon canola oil 1/2…
Croissant Turkey Gravy
One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the gravy and it’s one of the hardest parts to master. Adding croissants is a trick to get rich…