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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Apple Pecan Stuffing
Unsalted butter or margarine ⅔ cups diced onion ⅔ cups diced celery 3 cups diced day-old bread 3 cups diced apples 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly…
Brussels Sprouts in Pecan Sauce
1 pounds Brussels sprouts; trimmed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup pecan pieces Sea salt and pepper to taste Cook the Brussels sprouts, covered in boiling salted water…
Butternut Squash with Onions and Pecans
3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion; finely chopped 6 cups butternut squash; peeled and seeded 1 cup pecan pieces 3 tablespoons fresh parsley; minced Sea salt Freshly…
Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
¼ cup margarine 2 celery stalks; chopped 1 large onion; chopped 1 14½-ounce can chicken broth 1 16-ounce package herb stuffing mix ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries…
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
6 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes 2 eggs 2 tablespoons barley malt syrup 2 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter; melted Pinch of sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon…
Pecan Corn Bread Stuffing
2 cup corn bread crumbs ½ cup pecan pieces ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼…
Pecan Rice Pilaf
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large shallot, minced ⅓ cup wild rice 1¼ cups water ½ cup long-grain white rice ¾ cups beef stock ¼ cup dry white…
Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
4 cups chicken broth 1 cup wild rice, rinsed well 1¾ cups wheat pilaf 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup currants, dried 1 bunch scallions; thinly sliced ½…
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…
Sweet Potato and Apricot Puree with Pecan Streusel
5 large sweet potatoes (about 3½ pounds) 6 ounce dried apricots (about 1½ cup) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; to taste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅓ cup light brown…
