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36 recipes

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
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
Brines, Cures & Marinades — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Brines, Cures & Marinades

Wet and dry brines, beet cure, kimchi, quick pickles, and duck confit — preservation techniques that transform flavor.

Beginner 2h$
briningcuringfermentation
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
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 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
Crispy Falafel — plant-based recipe plated
320P 14gC 36gF 14g
plant-based

Crispy Falafel

Crispy falafel from dried chickpeas with fresh herbs — golden outside, bright green inside.

Intermediate 45m$
dairy-freehigh-proteinintermediate
Dan Dan Noodles (Sichuan Sesame Noodles) — pasta recipe plated
480P 22gC 52gF 20g
pasta

Dan Dan Noodles (Sichuan Sesame Noodles)

Spicy, numbing Sichuan noodles with chili oil, ground pork, and sesame paste — a Chengdu street food legend.

Intermediate 25m$
chinesedairy-freeintermediate
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
Đồ Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon) — appetizer recipe plated
35P 0gC 8gF 0g
appetizer

Đồ Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)

Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon in rice vinegar brine. A 15-minute condiment for banh mi and rice bowls.

Beginner 15m$
vietnamesevegetarianvegan
Duck Rillettes — Duck recipe plated
420P 30gC 4gF 32g
Duck

Duck Rillettes

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

Beginner 3h 30m$
beginnerdairy-freeduck
Essential Kitchen Equipment — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Essential Kitchen Equipment

The essential kitchen equipment guide — knives, cookware, thermometers, and tools that make every recipe in this curriculum possible.

Beginner 30m$$
knife-skillssearingbraising
Hawaiian Poke Bowl — seafood recipe plated
480P 32gC 48gF 18g
seafood

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Fresh ahi tuna cubed and tossed in soy-sesame marinade over rice with avocado and seaweed — Hawaii's iconic dish.

Beginner 20m$$$
beginnerdairy-freefish
Homemade Ferments: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Quick Hot Sauce — Fermented recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Fermented

Homemade Ferments: Kimchi, Sauerkraut, and Quick Hot Sauce

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

Advanced 30m$
advancedbraisingchicken
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
Kimchi Consommé — Soup recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Soup

Kimchi Consommé

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

Beginner 2h$
advancedchickendairy-free
Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

Spicy, tangy fried rice with aged kimchi, gochujang, and a crispy fried egg — Korea's favorite leftover meal.

Beginner 15m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Kimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancakes) — Pork recipe plated
580P 35C 22F 40
Pork

Kimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancakes)

Crispy, tangy kimchi pancakes with pork belly — a Korean bar snack best served with soju and dipping sauce.

Advanced 8h$$$
advanceddairy-freegut-health
Mango Passion Fruit Kombucha — kombucha recipe plated
30P 0gC 7gF 0g
kombucha

Mango Passion Fruit Kombucha

Mango passion fruit kombucha with natural fizz from a two-stage fermentation — tropical, tangy, and probiotic-rich.

Beginner 168h$
fermentationamericanbeginner
Mapo Eggplant (Chinese Spicy Eggplant) — vegetables recipe plated
180P 4gC 18gF 10g
vegetables

Mapo Eggplant (Chinese Spicy Eggplant)

Mapo eggplant — silky eggplant in a fiery Sichuan doubanjiang chili-bean sauce over rice.

Intermediate 25m$
budgetchinesedairy-free
Mapo Tofu — plant-based recipe plated
320P 18gC 16gF 22g
plant-based

Mapo Tofu

Silken tofu in a fiery Sichuan sauce with ground pork, doubanjiang, and Sichuan peppercorns — numbing and addictive.

Intermediate 25m$
budgetchinesedairy-free
Masala Dosa (South Indian Stuffed Crepe) — plant-based recipe plated
340P 10gC 52gF 10g
plant-based

Masala Dosa (South Indian Stuffed Crepe)

Crispy fermented rice-and-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato masala — South India's iconic breakfast.

Intermediate 30m$
budgetgluten-freehigh-protein
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Rice — Fish recipe plated
450P 38C 32F 18
Fish

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Rice

Miso-glazed salmon broiled until caramelized, served over crispy pan-fried rice cakes. A study in umami and texture.

Intermediate 1h$$$
anti-inflammatorydairy-freedate-night
Nashville Hot Chicken — chicken recipe plated
520P 36gC 28gF 30g
chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

Crispy fried chicken drenched in cayenne-lard paste — Nashville's fiery signature dish.

Intermediate 1h$
americanchickenhigh-protein
No-Knead Rustic Bread — Loaf recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
Loaf

No-Knead Rustic Bread

Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.

Beginner 18h$
beginnerbread-bakingdairy-free
Norwegian Fish Cakes (Fiskekaker) — seafood recipe plated
280P 24gC 16gF 14g
seafood

Norwegian Fish Cakes (Fiskekaker)

Light, fluffy fish cakes — a Norwegian comfort food staple.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerbudgetfish
Pizza and Flatbreads — Flatbread recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
Flatbread

Pizza and Flatbreads

Where precision meets creativity — doughs, custards, bread, and the science of flour, sugar, eggs, and heat.

Beginner 2h$
beginnerbread-bakingfermentation
Pupusas (Salvadoran Stuffed Corn Cakes) — plant-based recipe plated
320P 12gC 42gF 12g
plant-based

Pupusas (Salvadoran Stuffed Corn Cakes)

Thick corn masa cakes stuffed with cheese and beans, griddled until crispy — El Salvador's national dish.

Beginner 40m$
beginnerbudgetcheese
Quick Pickled Red Onions — sides recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
sides

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Tangy, bright pink pickled onions ready in 30 minutes — the condiment that improves everything.

Beginner 10m$
beginnerbudgetcondiment
Salmon Poke Bowl — salmon recipe plated
520P 32gC 50gF 22g
salmon

Salmon Poke Bowl

Salmon poke bowl with sushi-grade fish, soy-sesame marinade, avocado, and seasoned rice.

Beginner 20m$$$
beginnerdairy-freehawaiian
Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Shrimp Tacos with Chipotle Crema — a Mexican main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 25m$$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerhigh-protein
Sourdough Starter (7-Day Guide) — breads recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
breads

Sourdough Starter (7-Day Guide)

Sourdough starter from scratch — capture wild yeast over 7 days with just flour and water.

Advanced 168h$
advanceddairy-freefermentation
Southwest Chicken Salad — composed recipe plated
440P 36gC 28gF 22g
composed

Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest chicken salad with grilled chicken, black beans, charred corn, and creamy chipotle ranch dressing.

Intermediate 35m$$
saladchickenamerican
Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) — beef recipe plated
480P 28gC 24gF 30g
beef

Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)

Tender meatballs in a creamy gravy with lingonberry jam — Sweden''s most famous dish.

Intermediate 45m$
beefhigh-proteinintermediate
Vietnamese Banh Mi — pork recipe plated
420P 24gC 42gF 18g
pork

Vietnamese Banh Mi

Crispy baguette filled with lemongrass pork, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, and jalapeño — Saigon street food.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerdairy-freehigh-protein