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40 recipes

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
Bucatini all'Amatriciana — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Bucatini with guanciale, tomato, Pecorino, and chili — one of Rome's four iconic pasta dishes.

Intermediate 35m$$
intermediateitalianpasta
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
Classic Caesar Salad — composed recipe plated
280P 10gC 16gF 20g
composed

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar salad with homemade anchovy dressing, crispy garlic croutons, and Parmesan shavings.

Beginner 20m$
americanbeginnersalad
Classic Cobb Salad — composed recipe plated
480P 32gC 12gF 34g
composed

Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb salad with grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, and blue cheese in composed rows.

Beginner 30m$$
saladchickenamerican
Classic Deviled Eggs — eggs recipe plated
140P 6gC 1gF 12g
eggs

Classic Deviled Eggs

Classic deviled eggs with a smooth, tangy filling and paprika finish — plus variations for every occasion.

Beginner 25m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki) — composed recipe plated
220P 8gC 12gF 16g
composed

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Classic Greek horiatiki salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a feta slab — no lettuce.

Beginner 15m$
saladgreekbeginner
Classic Hummus — appetizer recipe plated
180P 7gC 18gF 10g
appetizer

Classic Hummus

Classic hummus with tahini, lemon, and garlic — silky smooth with a cumin-olive oil drizzle.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Classic Macaroni Salad — pasta recipe plated
320P 8gC 38gF 16g
pasta

Classic Macaroni Salad

Classic creamy macaroni salad with a tangy dressing, crisp celery, and red onion — the perfect potluck side dish.

Beginner 25m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Classic Potato Salad — potatoes recipe plated
280P 5gC 30gF 16g
potatoes

Classic Potato Salad

Classic creamy potato salad with eggs, pickles, and Dijon — dressed while the potatoes are still warm.

Beginner 35m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Classic Wedge Salad — composed recipe plated
320P 14gC 8gF 26g
composed

Classic Wedge Salad

Classic wedge salad with crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy blue cheese dressing, smoky bacon, and ripe tomatoes.

Beginner 15m$
saladamericanbeginner
Deviled Egg Potato Salad — composed recipe plated
340P 10gC 32gF 20g
composed

Deviled Egg Potato Salad

Deviled egg potato salad that combines two classic American sides into one creamy, tangy, crowd-pleasing dish.

Beginner 40m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise — Eggs recipe plated
520P 24gC 26gF 36g
Eggs

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

A classic brunch dish — poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and hollandaise on English muffins. A composed plate that tests your timing and multitasking.

Advanced 30m$$
date-nighteggsgluten-free
Fettuccine Alfredo — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine tossed with butter and Parmesan until silky and glossy — the original Roman version, no cream.

Beginner 20m$
beginneritalianpasta
Fresh Egg Pasta with Pork Ragù — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Fresh Egg Pasta with Pork Ragù

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

Beginner 3h$
beginnerchickeneggs
Honey Nut Squash Gemelli — Pasta recipe plated
480P 14C 62F 20
Pasta

Honey Nut Squash Gemelli

Roasted honeynut squash blended into a silky, cream-free pasta sauce with brown butter, sage, and toasted walnuts.

Intermediate 45m$
pastavegetarianitalian
Italian Chopped Salad — composed recipe plated
360P 18gC 12gF 26g
composed

Italian Chopped Salad

Italian chopped salad with salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette.

Beginner 20m$$
americanbeginnergluten-free
Kale, Apple, and Cheddar Salad — composed recipe plated
260P 10gC 22gF 16g
composed

Kale, Apple, and Cheddar Salad

Kale salad with crisp apple, sharp cheddar, toasted pecans, and a maple-Dijon vinaigrette.

Beginner 15m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Kerala Fish Curry (Meen Curry) — seafood recipe plated
340P 30gC 14gF 18g
seafood

Kerala Fish Curry (Meen Curry)

South Indian fish curry in a tangy coconut and tamarind sauce with curry leaves — Kerala's signature dish.

Intermediate 30m$$
fishgluten-freehigh-protein
Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée — Lamb recipe plated
550P 42C 24F 30
Lamb

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée

Reverse-seared lamb chops with Italian salsa verde and creamy white bean purée. Refined but approachable.

Intermediate 1h 30m$$$
lambitalianintermediate
Maryland Crab Cakes — seafood recipe plated
320P 22gC 14gF 20g
seafood

Maryland Crab Cakes

Jumbo lump crab with Old Bay and minimal filler, pan-seared golden — the Chesapeake Bay classic.

Intermediate 35m$$$
americandate-nighthigh-protein
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad — composed recipe plated
280P 10gC 32gF 14g
composed

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean quinoa salad with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.

Beginner 25m$
saladgreekbeginner
Mushroom Risotto — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice with sautéed mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan — Italy's most comforting rice dish.

Intermediate 45m$$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad) — composed recipe plated
280P 6gC 28gF 16g
composed

Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)

Panzanella with stale bread soaked in ripe tomato juices and red wine vinaigrette — Tuscan summer.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta)

The Italian child's comfort food. Deceptively simple — technique is everything.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Patatas Bravas — potatoes recipe plated
320P 5gC 42gF 16g
potatoes

Patatas Bravas

Crispy fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and garlic aioli — Spain's most popular tapa.

Beginner 40m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Penne alla Vodka — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Penne alla Vodka

Penne in a creamy tomato-vodka sauce with Parmesan and basil — the Italian-American classic that went viral.

Intermediate 30m$
anti-inflammatoryintermediateitalian
Risotto alla Milanese — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Risotto alla Milanese

Golden saffron risotto with Parmesan and butter — Milan's signature rice dish and the classic pairing for osso buco.

Intermediate 35m$$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Roast Chicken Madeira — Chicken recipe plated
520P 44C 8F 32
Chicken

Roast Chicken Madeira

Spatchcocked chicken with crispy skin and a Madeira-mushroom pan sauce. Dry-brined 24 hours for deeply seasoned meat.

Intermediate 2h$$
chickendate-nightfrench
Salade Lyonnaise — salads recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
salads

Salade Lyonnaise

Frisée salad with lardons, poached egg, and warm mustard vinaigrette — Lyon's iconic bistro salad.

Intermediate 30m$$
dairy-freeeggsfrench
Salade Niçoise — composed recipe plated
420P 30gC 28gF 22g
composed

Salade Niçoise

Salade Niçoise with seared tuna, soft-boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, and Dijon vinaigrette.

Intermediate 35m$$
fishfrenchgluten-free
Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette — salads recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
salads

Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette

Mixed greens with a classic French vinaigrette — the side salad that belongs next to every meal.

Beginner 10m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes — Rome's midnight pasta, ready in 15 minutes.

Beginner 20m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Spaghetti al Limone — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti al Limone

Bright lemon, butter, and Parmesan — a 3-ingredient sauce that feels luxurious.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Spaghetti Carbonara — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

Silky egg-and-cheese sauce clinging to spaghetti with crispy guanciale — Rome's most famous pasta.

Intermediate 25m$$
intermediateitaliankid-friendly
Strawberry Spinach Salad — composed recipe plated
280P 8gC 22gF 18g
composed

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry spinach salad with poppy seed dressing, candied pecans, and creamy goat cheese crumbles.

Beginner 20m$$
americanbeginnergluten-free
Swiss Cheese Fondue — plant-based recipe plated
480P 24gC 12gF 32g
plant-based

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Melted Gruyère and Emmental in white wine with garlic and kirsch — Switzerland's communal alpine classic.

Beginner 25m$$
beginnercheesehigh-protein
The Five Mother Sauces — foundations recipe plated
foundations

The Five Mother Sauces

The five mother sauces of classical French cuisine — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato. Master these and you unlock hundreds of variations.

Beginner 2h$
uses-bechamelemulsionchicken
Vinaigrettes & Emulsions — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Vinaigrettes & Emulsions

Classic vinaigrette, Caesar, aioli, romesco — plus the science of emulsions that connects dressings, mayonnaise, and hollandaise.

Beginner 1m$
emulsionuses-vinaigrettepasta
Waldorf Salad — composed recipe plated
260P 4gC 24gF 18g
composed

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf salad with crisp apples, celery, red grapes, toasted walnuts, and a light creamy dressing on butter lettuce.

Beginner 15m$
americanbeginnergluten-free