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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Pecan Rice Mélange
¾ cups wild rice 4½ cups chicken broth; divided 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup long grain rice ¾ cups pecan pieces; toasted ½ cup chopped parsley Rinse…
Pecan-Cornbread Stuffing
6 cup cornbread dried and cubed ½ cup basmati rice uncooked ¾ cup onion coarse chopped 1 cup pecan pieces 1 cup oysters raw and chopped 1 teaspoon…
Steamed Vegetables with Basil Pecan Pesto
6 medium carrots; cut diagonally into ⅛-inch-thick slices 2 fennel bulbs; trimmed and cut lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices 1½ pounds small red potatoes; cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 1½…
Sweet Potato and Pecan Casserole
3 pounds sweet potatoes; boiled 1 cup packed brown sugar; firmly packed 5 teaspoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup apricot nectar ½…
Pecan Chicken Breast with Mustard Sauce
2 chicken breasts; split and lightly pounded 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted 2 tablespoons mustard 6 tablespoons pecan meal 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons peanut oil ⅔…
Pecan Cheese Salad
2 tablespoon Knox gelatin ¼ cup cold water 1 large pineapple in chunks; drained (reserve ½ cup juice) 1 cup celery; sliced thin 1 cup pecan pieces 2…
Pecan Risotto with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Gouda Cheese
1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion; sliced 1 cup Arborio rice 2 quarts chicken stock; heated ¾ cup pecan pieces; toasted 1 cup…
Pesto Green Beans and Tomatoes
1½ pounds fresh green beans 1 pint small tomatoes, such as red grape halved ¼ cup Pesto Vinaigrette Salt and pepper Cook green beans, covered, in a small…
Steamed Vegetables with Basil Pecan Pesto
6 medium carrots; cut diagonally into ⅛-inch-thick slices 2 fennel bulbs; trimmed and cut lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick slices 1½ pounds small red potatoes; cut into ¼-inch-thick slices 1½…
Acorn Squash with Wehani Rice and Pecan Stuffing
3 acorn squash 2 cup wehani rice or rice blend 4 cup water 1 tablespoon tamari 1 tablespoon soy margarine or unsalted butter 1 cup carrot, diced 1…
