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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Pork Paillards with Sour Cream-Paprika Sauce
This pan sauce is enriched with sour cream instead of butter. Serve the pork and sauce over egg noodles tossed with butter and finely chopped parsley. 16 pork…
Cilantro-Peanut Pesto
4 cups packed cilantro leaves 1 cup (5 oz) roasted, unsalted peanuts 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon…

Minted Strawberries with White Wine
6 cups strawberries 1 cup sugar 2 bunches fresh mint (1½ oz.) 2 to 3 cups dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc Fresh mint sprigs Halve large…
Martha Stewart’s Basic Red Sauce
Tomato paste, red onion, and fresh basil add a hint of sweetness to this quick-cooking marinara. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ small red onion, finely chopped 3…
Lemon Sauce
4 Tablespoons butter; divided 2 Tablespoons flour ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup boiling water ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of Tabasco Sauce ½ cup whipping cream or sour…
Corn Chowder
Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 large onion; chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 teaspoon Kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper; freshly ground 1 15¼-ounce can Del Monte Whole…
Tomato Soup with Cheese Dumplings
1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ medium onion 1 rib celery, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 14.5-oz cans chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon light…
Sour Cream Sauce
2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons all- purpose four 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup chicken stock Fresh dill leaves or parsley…
Apricot Orange Stuffing
12 cups cubed sourdough bread 2 tablespoons dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups dried apricots 1½ cups Grand Marnier 2 pounds…

Raisin Sauce
Ingredients 3/4 to 1 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 Tablespoon flour Pinch of salt 1/4 cup…
