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360 recipes (showing first 48)

Agurkesalat (Scandinavian Pickled Cucumber Salad) — salad recipe plated
45P 1gC 9gF 0g
salad

Agurkesalat (Scandinavian Pickled Cucumber Salad)

Scandinavian pickled cucumber salad with dill and white vinegar. A 15-minute Nordic side for salmon and meatballs.

Beginner 15m$
scandinavianvegetarianvegan
Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower) — vegetables recipe plated
220P 5gC 32gF 9g
vegetables

Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower)

Aloo gobi — North India's beloved dry curry with potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric, and cumin.

Beginner 35m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Latin American one-pot chicken and rice with sofrito, saffron, and peas — weeknight comfort across the Americas.

Beginner 50m$
beginnerbudgetchicken
Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon — composed recipe plated
160P 6gC 4gF 14g
composed

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon

Arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil — Italian simplicity at its finest.

Beginner 10m$
saladitalianbeginner
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps — chicken recipe plated
240P 26gC 12gF 10g
chicken

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian chicken lettuce wraps with savory ground chicken, water chestnuts, and hoisin in butter lettuce.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetchicken
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad — slaw recipe plated
350P 28gC 22gF 18g
slaw

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Asian sesame chicken salad with crunchy cabbage slaw, ginger dressing, and crispy wonton strips.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerchickenchinese
Australian Meat Pie — beef recipe plated
420P 22gC 32gF 24g
beef

Australian Meat Pie

Flaky pastry filled with savory beef and gravy — Australia's iconic handheld comfort food.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
beefdairy-freehigh-protein
Baba Ganoush — vegetables recipe plated
120P 3gC 10gF 8g
vegetables

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush — smoky charred eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with warm pita.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baba Ganoush — appetizer recipe plated
120P 3gC 12gF 8g
appetizer

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush with charred eggplant and tahini — smoky, creamy, and deeply savory.

Beginner 40m$
beginnerdairy-freegluten-free
Baja-Style Fish Tacos (Tilapia) — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Baja-Style Fish Tacos (Tilapia)

Baja-Style Fish Tacos (Tilapia) — a Mexican main dish Ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerbudgetfish
Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs — a main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetcod
Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill — fish recipe plated
180P 32gC 2gF 5g
fish

Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill

Baked cod with lemon, garlic, and fresh dill — light, flaky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic) — sides recipe plated
520P 22gC 48gF 28g
sides

Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)

Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a golden panko crust.

Beginner 45m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Baked Sweet Potato Fries — potatoes recipe plated
200P 2gC 34gF 7g
potatoes

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked sweet potato fries with a cornstarch coating for crispy edges and sriracha mayo for dipping.

Beginner 35m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baked Ziti — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Baked Ziti

Ziti pasta baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and a simple meat sauce — Italian-American Sunday dinner comfort.

Beginner 1h$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Banana Bread — breads recipe plated
260P 4gC 38gF 10g
breads

Banana Bread

Banana bread — moist, tender, and deeply flavored from overripe bananas. The riper, the better.

Beginner 1h 10m$
pastrybeginnerbudget
Bass en Papillote — Fish recipe plated
320P 30gC 12gF 16g
Fish

Bass en Papillote

Higher-stakes proteins — fish fabrication, delicate sauces, and the techniques that separate good cooks from great ones.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerfishfrench
BBQ Pulled Chicken (Slow-Roasted) — chicken recipe plated
440P 34gC 38gF 16g
chicken

BBQ Pulled Chicken (Slow-Roasted)

Tender slow-roasted pulled chicken in smoky BBQ sauce — perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and meal prep.

Beginner 4h$
americanbeginnerchicken
Beef and Broccoli — beef recipe plated
350P 30gC 20gF 16g
beef

Beef and Broccoli

Beef and broccoli stir-fry with velveted flank steak and a savory garlic-ginger sauce over rice.

Beginner 25m$
beefbeginnerbudget
Beer-Battered Fish and Chips (Cod) — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Beer-Battered Fish and Chips (Cod)

Beer-Battered Fish and Chips (Cod) — a main dish Ready in 45 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking.

Beginner 45m$
beginnerbudgetcod
Beer-Can Chicken (Indirect Grilled) — Chicken recipe plated
420P 44gC 2gF 24g
Chicken

Beer-Can Chicken (Indirect Grilled)

A whole chicken grilled indirect on a beer can — crackling skin, impossibly juicy meat, and hands-off simplicity.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
chickendairy-freegluten-free
Beet-Cured Salmon with Whipped Cream Cheese — Salmon recipe plated
360P 32gC 6gF 22g
Salmon

Beet-Cured Salmon with Whipped Cream Cheese

The culmination — fermentation, curing, sous vide, consommé, and the creative freedom to compose your own dishes.

Beginner 72h$
advancedgluten-freehigh-protein
Belizean Stew Chicken — chicken recipe plated
380P 32gC 22gF 18g
chicken

Belizean Stew Chicken

Chicken browned in recado rojo and stewed until tender — Belize's everyday comfort dish.

Beginner 50m$
beginnerbraisingbudget
Blackened Tilapia — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia — a Cajun main dish Ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetcajun
Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
320P 12gC 55gF 7g
smoothies

Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

Blueberry oat breakfast smoothie — thick, filling, and a complete breakfast in a glass.

Beginner 5m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
Borscht (Ukrainian Beet Soup) — soup recipe plated
195P 10gC 22gF 8g
soup

Borscht (Ukrainian Beet Soup)

Ukrainian borscht with beets, cabbage, and a dollop of sour cream. A one-pot comfort soup that feeds a crowd.

Beginner 1h$
ukrainiangluten-freebeginner
Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Balsamic — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Balsamic

Your first proteins — learning to sear, braise, and roast while building pan sauces from fond.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnerbraisingchicken
Braised Collard Greens — vegetables recipe plated
120P 6gC 10gF 7g
vegetables

Braised Collard Greens

Braised collard greens slow-simmered with bacon, vinegar, and chicken stock until silky tender.

Beginner 1h$
americanbeginnerbraising
Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe — Lamb recipe plated
440P 34gC 8gF 30g
Lamb

Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 2h$
beefblanchingbraising
British Fish and Chips — seafood recipe plated
620P 32gC 58gF 28g
seafood

British Fish and Chips

Beer-battered cod with double-fried chips and malt vinegar — Britain's national dish done right.

Beginner 45m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Broccoli Salad with Bacon — composed recipe plated
340P 12gC 22gF 24g
composed

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Broccoli salad with crispy bacon, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy sweet-tangy dressing.

Beginner 20m$
saladamericanbeginner
Bún (Vietnamese Noodle Salad) — composed recipe plated
420P 28gC 48gF 14g
composed

Bún (Vietnamese Noodle Salad)

Bún with grilled lemongrass pork, cold rice noodles, fresh herbs, and nuoc cham dressing.

Intermediate 30m$
gluten-freehealthyintermediate
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) — an Indian main dish Ready in 50 minutes.

Intermediate 50m$
chickengluten-freehigh-protein
Buttermilk Biscuits — breads recipe plated
240P 4gC 28gF 12g
breads

Buttermilk Biscuits

Buttermilk biscuits — tall, flaky, and buttery with layers from a simple fold technique.

Beginner 25m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Butternut Squash Bisque with Sage Brown Butter — Soup recipe plated
280P 5gC 36gF 15g
Soup

Butternut Squash Bisque with Sage Brown Butter

Silky roasted squash soup finished with a sage brown butter drizzle. Teaches the purée soup method and the liaison technique.

Beginner 50m$
vegetariangluten-freecomfort-food
Cà Tím Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Eggplant) — stewed recipe plated
130P 2gC 16gF 7g
stewed

Cà Tím Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Eggplant)

Vietnamese caramelized eggplant in fish sauce and sugar. A savory-sweet side that pairs with any rice dish.

Beginner 25m$
vietnamesevegetarianvegan
Cacio e Pepe — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Cacio e Pepe

Pecorino and black pepper pasta — Rome's simplest and most demanding dish, with just 3 ingredients.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetemulsion
Cacio e Pepe Risotto — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

The cacio e pepe flavor profile applied to risotto — creamy, peppery, cheesy.

Intermediate 35m$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Caffeinated Pre-Workout Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
310P 30gC 32gF 7g
smoothies

Caffeinated Pre-Workout Smoothie

Caffeinated pre-workout smoothie with espresso, creatine, and protein — replaces neon powders.

Beginner 5m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo — chicken recipe plated
480P 28gC 32gF 26g
chicken

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Dark-roux gumbo with chicken, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity — a Louisiana classic.

Intermediate 2h$
americancajunchicken
Callaloo (Caribbean Braised Greens) — greens recipe plated
165P 5gC 10gF 13g
greens

Callaloo (Caribbean Braised Greens)

Callaloo with coconut milk, scotch bonnet, and garlic. A silky Caribbean braised greens dish in 30 minutes.

Beginner 30m$
caribbeanjamaicantrinidadian
Callaloo (Caribbean Green Soup) — seafood recipe plated
280P 18gC 16gF 18g
seafood

Callaloo (Caribbean Green Soup)

A rich, creamy soup of leafy greens, coconut milk, and crab — the Caribbean''s soul food.

Intermediate 45m$
caribbeangluten-freehealthy
Canadian Poutine — potatoes recipe plated
580P 18gC 52gF 34g
potatoes

Canadian Poutine

Crispy fries smothered in rich beef gravy and fresh cheese curds — Québec's iconic comfort food.

Beginner 45m$
potatocheesecanadian
Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant) — vegetables recipe plated
160P 3gC 18gF 9g
vegetables

Caponata (Sicilian Sweet and Sour Eggplant)

Caponata — Sicily's iconic sweet-and-sour eggplant with capers, olives, and pine nuts.

Intermediate 40m$
dairy-freegluten-freeintermediate
Carnitas (Mexican Braised Pork) — Pork recipe plated
420P 32gC 10gF 26g
Pork

Carnitas (Mexican Braised Pork)

Carnitas (Mexican Braised Pork) — a Mexican main dish Ready in 210 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Great for meal prep.

Beginner 3h 30m$
beginnerbraisingbudget
Cassoulet — Pork recipe plated
420P 32gC 10gF 26g
Pork

Cassoulet

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnerbread-bakingchicken
Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri — vegetables recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
vegetables

Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri

Thick-cut cauliflower roasted golden and topped with bright chimichurri — a plant-based centerpiece.

Intermediate 40m$
cauliflowerdairy-freegluten-free
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) — plant-based recipe plated
300P 14gC 42gF 10g
plant-based

Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Spiced chickpea curry in a tomato-onion sauce — a North Indian staple that's vegan, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes.

Beginner 30m$
beansbeginnerbudget

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