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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Caper Parsley Sauce
Ingredients 2 Tablespooms (30 ml) balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (34g) detained capers 1 cup (60 g) fresh parsley, stemmed 1/4 teaspoon ground…
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar
Fresh strawberries macerated with balsamic vinegar, sugar, and black pepper, then served over vanilla ice cream with bright lemon zest.
Changua
Changua, a milk-onion-egg soup from the central Andes of Colombia, though often served for breakfast, this soup can also be a light lunch or dinner. The toasted bread can be…
Cheesy Potato Pancakes
Ingredients 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes, chilled 1 egg ¾ cup flour (more if needed) ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2-3 Tablespoons canola oil, for frying Preparation Mix…
Mustard Greens and Onions
Mustard greens are mixed with sauteed onion and heated just until wilted in this easy side dish. Lemon juice is added just before serving to create the perfect…
Curried Coconut Soup with Chicken
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 4 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as…
Onion Rings
Ingredients 2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total) 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 1/2 cups cornstarch 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder…
Buttermilk-Battered Onion Rings
The challenge with onion rings is making the coating stick to the onions so you get both onion and crisp outer shell in every bite. The solution is…
Fast Chicken Chili
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 cup vertically sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced fresh…
Chicken Salad Party Sandwiches
Ingredients 4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1-1/2 cups dried cranberries 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles 1 cup…
