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
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Turn creamy canned soup into a hearty meal. Use frozen chicken preseasoned with Southwestern spices and canned enchilada sauce for satisfying flavor. 2 cans (10¾ ounces each) condensed…
All-American Cheeseburger Soup
Cheese, ground beef, and onion satisfy that craving for a classic burger and a hearty soup. We even included the pickle, ketchup, and mustard, and a side of…
Sweet Potato and Hominy Stew
Inspired by the traditional Mexican soup posole, this zesty stew is easy enough to make during the week. Refrigerated shredded barbecue pork cuts down on prep time. 6…
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Looking for a unique Super Bowl dish? Try this delicious soup — it’s rich and creamy, with all the crowd-pleasing flavors of spicy buffalo chicken wings. 1 2¼…
Sweet Potato Chowder
Curry paste, coconut milk, and lemongrass give this classic chowder a Thai twist. 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon red curry paste or 2…
Spicy Chicken-Corn Chowder
Bacon, chicken, potatoes, peppers, and onion combine in this creamy chowder. 8 slices bacon, chopped 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces 1½ cups chopped…
Apple-Cheddar Soup
Turn a proven combination — apples and cheese — into this creamy soup. Chunks of potatoes add heartiness. Garnish the soup with slices of Granny Smith apples for…
Sour Cream and Cumin Enchilada Sauce
1½ cups sour cream 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 cup cheese (your choice), shredded In a medium bowl,…
Chile Enchilada Sauce
10-ounce cans enchilada sauce ¼ cup chicken broth or reserved cooking liquid from Shredded Chicken Filling 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers ½ cup cheese (your choice), shredded…
Suiza Enchilada Sauce
2 large tomatillos, husked ½ medium onion, cut into thin wedges 2 fresh jalapeno chile peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 14.5-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained ¾ cup fresh…
