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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Roasted Salmon with Shallot-Grapefruit Sauce
This delightfully different champagne-pink sauce has a tangy, sweet, and spicy balance that pairs perfectly with the rich salmon. Ingredients 4 skinless salmon fillets (5 to 6 ounces…
Saffron Rice Pilaf with Red Pepper & Toasted Almonds
The flavors in this pilaf remind me a little of paella. It’s a great partner for salmon, shrimp, or mussels. Ingredients 2-1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth or water…
Salmon Cakes with Lemon-Caper Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients Salmon 1 pound skinless salmon fillet Olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Patties 1 large egg, beaten 1/3 cup (1/2-ounce) chopped fresh…
Lemon-Rosemary Beets
A little lemon juice brings out the vivid color in these beets and keeps the flavors bright, too. Ingredients 2 pounds beets (about 6), peeled and cut into…
Honey-Orange Carrots
Brighten up any weeknight meal with this healthy side dish loaded with vitamins. Ingredients 3 pounds carrots, diagonally cut into 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup honey…
Cream Cheese Chicken Soup
After tasting a similar soup in a restaurant, I went home and cooked up my own version. It’s so soothing on a winter evening served with crusty French…

Italian Turkey and Orzo Soup
Plan Ahead! Double recipes and freeze some for a second time around. Pack up individual portions for a swift thaw. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces 93%…

The Best Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce
Ragù Bolognese is the undisputed king of meat sauces, and this is the best way to make it. When it comes to meat sauces, ragù Bolognese is the…
Arctic Char with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce
Cool, cilantro-yogurt sauce brings a refreshing note to the table. Pair with Red Pepper Coconut Rice for a healthy and light meal. Ingredients 1/2 cup 2% Greek-style plain…

