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.
In this collection
Lemongrass-Turkey Soup
The fragrant flavors in this refreshing tonic of a soup are the antidote to a rich Thanksgiving feast. For a heartier spin, serve it over rice or noodles.…
Basil Tomato Soup
A tastier take on a creamy classic, this recipe takes tomato soup to the next level with fried okra and fresh basil. For a Southern twist, serve with…
Chimichurri Sauce
Drizzle over gazpacho, or toss with cooked shrimp and pasta for a zingy Argentine-inspired scampi. Adding whole garlic cloves to the food processor first seasons the work bowl…
Sweet and Spicy Peanut Sauce
Stir into ground turkey for a savory burger, or toss with rice noodles and thinly sliced veggies for an Indonesian-style salad. Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted creamy peanut butter…
Avocado Crema
Such an easy twist on guacamole, this creamy condiment is the secret weapon on fish tacos and in burritos. Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 ripe avocados, halved…
Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon…
Chocolate-Frangelico Fondue
This is pure chocolate indulgence, with a whiff of hazelnut. Keep in mind that fondue is more versatile than you may think—it’s a warm sauce to drizzle over…
Mango and Shrimp Salad
Mango goes well with any kind of protein for more reason than just its taste: It contains an enzyme that tenderizes meat. Mango’s sweet-sour flavor combines well with…
Green Tomato Soup with Lump Crabmeat
Make this vibrant, peppery soup and easy crab salad up to a day ahead, and then stash them in the fridge to chill. Ingredients 1 poblano pepper 2…
Spicy Herb Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 8 ounce carton dairy sour cream 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 2 cups crushed potato chips…
