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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New-Fashioned Apple and Raisin Slaw
Crunchy and creamy are the two most important characteristics of a good slaw, but this recipe turns the traditional on its head. Sweet apples form the base of…
Avocado Soup with Citrus-Shrimp Relish
Botanically, avocados are in fact a fruit, and if you have any doubt of their sweet flavor, try squeezing a lime over an avocado half and eating with…
Creamy Grape Salad
Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 pounds seedless red grapes 2 pounds…
Argo Classic Cheesecake
This cheesecake is adapted from a vintage back-of-the Argo cornstarch recipe. It’s been updated over the years and there’s a new version on Argo’s web site, but this…
Orange-Sage Sweet Potatoes with Bacon
Take a break from traditional candied sweet potatoes and serve our herb-accented golden slices instead. Zesty citrus brightens the potatoes’ natural sweetness, while salty bacon adds a savory…
Apple-Buttered Sweet Potatoes
Cubes of sweet potatoes and Granny Smith apples cook alongside dried cranberries, spices, and apple butter to make a tasty side dish that won’t last long at the…
Multigrain Pilaf
Ingredients 2/3 cup wheat berries 1/2 cup regular barley 1/2 cup wild rice 2 14 ounce cans vegetable broth or chicken broth 2 cups loose-pack frozen sweet soybeans…
Wild Rice with Pecans and Cherries
Dried cherries provide a tart flavor to our herbed wild rice dish, while toasted pecans add a generous crunch. Green onions and shredded carrots add bright color. Ingredients…
Cider-Maple Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 cup slivered red onion 1/2teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4cup apple cider or juice 1/4cup butter, melted 1/4cup…
Mac and Cheese Stuffed Fried Zucchini
Ingredients 1 pound elbow pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 2 3/4 cups warm milk (I used 2%) 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1…
