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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Potato Gratin
In this classic gratin, thinly sliced potatoes soak up all the goodness of a milk-and-cream mixture that has been spiked with nutmeg. A sprinkling of grated Gruyere cheese…
Teriyaki Salmon with Glazed Broccoli Salad
2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sliced almonds 1…
Onion, Bacon and Spinach Tart
1 piecrust 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices 6 cups baby spinach 1½ pounds yellow onions (about 4), halved and cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices (6…
Moroccan Beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces ¼ teaspoon salt 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root 2…
Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients 6 large skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped…
Linguine with Meat Sauce Casserole
We adapted this rich and creamy entrée from a 2001 Southern Living dish. 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic Vegetable cooking spray 1 28-ounce…
Borscht
4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and halved 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 14- to 15-oz can…
Apricot Dipping Sauce
¾ cups apricot jam 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste Dash of Tabasco,…
Strawberry-Avocado Salad
¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey ¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 large avocado,…
Pasta with Zesty Pecan Sauce
½ cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 12-ounce package linguine 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup freshly…
