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A progressive culinary curriculum inspired by professional culinary education. 628+ recipes organized as building blocks — each technique layers on the last.
Foundations
Reference pages covering stocks, sauces, spice blends, and techniques — the building blocks every recipe references.
Explore foundations →12 Chapters
A progressive curriculum from knife skills to consommé. Each chapter builds on the techniques from the one before.
Follow the curriculum →628+ Recipes
Organized by category with difficulty, cost, and time ratings. From 5-minute smoothies to weekend cassoulet.
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Beginner-friendly recipes to build your confidence
Cacio e Pepe
Pecorino and black pepper pasta — Rome's simplest and most demanding dish, with just 3 ingredients.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Salmon poke bowl with sushi-grade fish, soy-sesame marinade, avocado, and seasoned rice.
Som Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Som tam with shredded green papaya, lime, and chilies — Thailand's iconic pounded salad.
Honey Butter Cornbread
Golden skillet cornbread with a crispy crust and tender crumb, brushed with honey butter — Southern comfort.