A culinary education for the home kitchen — from fond to flame
Fond & Flame

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Potatoes, gratins, purées, beans, and pickles.

27 recipes

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Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)
520P 22gC 48gF 28g
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Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)

Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with a golden breadcrumb crust.

Beginner 45m$
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Braised Collard Greens
120P 6gC 10gF 7g
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Braised Collard Greens

Slow-simmered Southern greens with smoky depth.

Beginner 1h$
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Classic Coleslaw
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Classic Coleslaw

Beginner 15m$
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Classic Mashed Potatoes
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Classic Mashed Potatoes

Beginner 35m$
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes
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Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Beginner 50m$
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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
220P 6gC 28gF 12g
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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Grilled corn slathered with mayo, cotija, chili, and lime.

Beginner 20m$
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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
300P 10gC 52gF 6g
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Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

Costa Rica''s national breakfast — rice and black beans fried together with Salsa Lizano.

Beginner 20m$
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Herbed Couscous
220P 7gC 38gF 5g
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Herbed Couscous

The fastest grain side — ready in 10 minutes.

Beginner 10m$
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Jamaican Rice and Peas
320P 10gC 52gF 8g
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Jamaican Rice and Peas

Coconut rice with kidney beans — the essential Caribbean side dish.

Beginner 35m$
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Mac and Cheese (from Mornay Sauce)
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Mac and Cheese (from Mornay Sauce)

Beginner 30m$
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Pickled Red Onions
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Pickled Red Onions

Beginner 10m$
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Rice and Beans (Caribbean Style)
320P 10gC 52gF 8g
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Rice and Beans (Caribbean Style)

Coconut rice with kidney beans — the Caribbean staple.

Beginner 35m$
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Skillet Cornbread
220P 5gC 30gF 9g
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Skillet Cornbread

Golden, slightly sweet cornbread baked in a cast iron skillet.

Beginner 30m$
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Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches)
320P 18gC 28gF 16g
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Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches)

Denmark''s iconic open-faced sandwiches — dense rye bread with artful toppings.

Beginner 20m$$
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White Beans with Rosemary and Garlic
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White Beans with Rosemary and Garlic

Beginner 1h 30m$
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Potato Gratin Dauphinois
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Potato Gratin Dauphinois

Intermediate 1h 30m$$
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Potatoes

Baked Sweet Potato Fries
200P 2gC 34gF 7g
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy-edged sweet potato fries without deep frying.

Beginner 35m$
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Classic French Fries (Double-Fried)
320P 4gC 42gF 16g
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Classic French Fries (Double-Fried)

Crispy outside, fluffy inside — the double-fry method.

Beginner 45m$
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Classic Potato Salad
280P 5gC 30gF 16g
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Classic Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy potato salad for cookouts and picnics.

Beginner 35m$
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)
280P 5gC 34gF 14g
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Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes with Cabbage)

Buttery mashed potatoes folded with sautéed cabbage and scallions.

Beginner 35m$
beginnerbudgetcomfort-food
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
220P 4gC 32gF 9g
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Boiled, smashed flat, then roasted until shatteringly crispy.

Beginner 45m$
beginnerbudgetcomfort-food
Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Potato Patties)
320P 12gC 38gF 14g
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Llapingachos (Ecuadorian Potato Patties)

Crispy cheese-stuffed potato patties — Ecuador''s beloved street food.

Beginner 40m$
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Loaded Baked Potato
420P 14gC 48gF 20g
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Loaded Baked Potato

Fluffy baked potato with all the toppings.

Beginner 1h 10m$
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Patatas Bravas
320P 5gC 42gF 16g
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Patatas Bravas

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

Beginner 40m$
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Poutine
580P 18gC 52gF 34g
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Poutine

Canada''s national dish — crispy fries, cheese curds, and brown gravy.

Beginner 45m$
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Hasselback Potatoes (Swedish Style)
240P 4gC 34gF 10g
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Hasselback Potatoes (Swedish Style)

Thinly sliced, fan-shaped potatoes — crispy edges, creamy center.

Intermediate 1h$
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Scalloped Potatoes
350P 10gC 35gF 20g
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Scalloped Potatoes

Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce until golden.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
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