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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Chicken Gnocchi Veronese
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small Vidalia onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced (julienned) 1/2 zucchini, sliced, (julienned) Salt to taste 4 chicken breasts,…
Stir-Fry Sauce
Ingredients 2/3 cup cilantro 2/3 cup parsley 2/3 cup Thai basil 4 cups spinach 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger Preparation Tear all…
Fried Grits Patties
Terrific breakfast. From The Evolution of Cajun and Creole Cuisine by John Folse. Even better with cooked Jimmy Dean hot sausage! Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups grits 5 cups…
Caramelized Apples and Onions
Caramelized Apples and Onions The sweet savory flavor of Caramelized Apples and Onions pair well with pork or as a filling inside Grits Crostini. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter…
Savory Sour Cream Chives Cheesecake with Potato Chip Crust
A savory cheesecake with a crisp kettle-chip crust, inspired by classic sour cream and onion chips and dip but elevated into a rich, elegant appetizer.

Ramen Noodle Soup with Spinach and Poached Eggs
Instant ramen, that old dorm-room standby, gets a massive upgrade when you ditch the artificial flavor packet in favor of fragrant aromatics and fresh spinach. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon…
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli
One of my all-time favourite ways to enjoy Yukon Gold potatoes! Smashed, crispy, and served with an addictive – yet healthy – avocado garlic aioli sauce. These smashed…
Green Gazpacho
Gazpacho is an incredibly refreshing, yet filling, cold soup made from bread and vegetables. It’s the perfect summer meal when it’s so hot you don’t feel like eating…

Onion Purée
Swap Cream with Onion Purée for Better, Brighter Flavor Maybe you come seeking dairy-free recipes, or want to make vegan risotto. Maybe you live a crazy-healthy lifestyle, or…
Fried Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter; 1-1/2 to 2 pounds total) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…
