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Açaí Bowl
Açaí bowl — thick blended açaí base topped with granola, fresh fruit, coconut, and honey.
Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica''s national dish — creamy ackee fruit sautéed with salted cod.

Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica''s national dish — creamy ackee fruit sautéed with salted cod.
Adaptogen Stress Relief Smoothie
Adaptogen stress relief smoothie with ashwagandha and maca in a creamy banana-cacao base.

Agurkesalat (Scandinavian Pickled Cucumber Salad)
Scandinavian pickled cucumber salad with dill and white vinegar. A 15-minute Nordic side for salmon and meatballs.

Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower)
Aloo gobi — North India's beloved dry curry with potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric, and cumin.

American Pale Ale (Extract Brew)
Your first homebrew — an extract American Pale Ale that teaches sanitization, boiling, fermentation, and bottling in one batch.

Argentine Steak with Chimichurri
Grilled ribeye with Argentina's iconic chimichurri — raw herb sauce with red wine vinegar and garlic.

Arroz con Pollo
Arroz con pollo — Latin American chicken and rice in one pot with sofrito and saffron. Pure comfort.

Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)
Latin American one-pot chicken and rice with sofrito, saffron, and peas — weeknight comfort across the Americas.

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon
Arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil — Italian simplicity at its finest.
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Asian chicken lettuce wraps with savory ground chicken, water chestnuts, and hoisin in butter lettuce.
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
Asian sesame chicken salad with crunchy cabbage slaw, ginger dressing, and crispy wonton strips.

Asian Sesame Slaw
Asian sesame slaw with crunchy napa cabbage, carrots, and a toasted sesame-ginger dressing that improves overnight.

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

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

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.

Bajan Macaroni Pie
Bajan macaroni pie — baked macaroni and cheese with a Barbadian kick of mustard, ketchup, and scotch bonnet, set into sliceable squares.

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs
Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs — a main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill
Baked cod with lemon, garlic, and fresh dill — light, flaky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Baked Mac and Cheese (American Classic)
Creamy béchamel-based mac and cheese with sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and a golden panko crust.

Baked Salmon with Dijon-Herb Crust
Baked Salmon with Dijon-Herb Crust — a main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries with a cornstarch coating for crispy edges and sriracha mayo for dipping.

Baked Ziti
Ziti pasta baked with ricotta, mozzarella, and a simple meat sauce — Italian-American Sunday dinner comfort.
Banana Bread
Banana bread — moist, tender, and deeply flavored from overripe bananas. The riper, the better.

Banana Nut Muffins
Moist banana nut muffins with brown sugar and toasted walnuts. The best use for overripe bananas.

Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)
Banh mi with lemongrass pork, pickled daikon, and fresh herbs on a crispy baguette.

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

BBQ Pulled Chicken (Slow-Roasted)
Tender slow-roasted pulled chicken in smoky BBQ sauce — perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and meal prep.
Beef and Broccoli
Beef and broccoli stir-fry with velveted flank steak and a savory garlic-ginger sauce over rice.

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

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

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in rich, peppery sausage gravy — the quintessential Southern breakfast.

Blackened Tilapia
Blackened Tilapia — a Cajun main dish Ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie
Blueberry oat breakfast smoothie — thick, filling, and a complete breakfast in a glass.

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

Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Balsamic
Your first proteins — learning to sear, braise, and roast while building pan sauces from fond.
Braised Collard Greens
Braised collard greens slow-simmered with bacon, vinegar, and chicken stock until silky tender.

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

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

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

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.

Cà Tím Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Eggplant)
Vietnamese caramelized eggplant in fish sauce and sugar. A savory-sweet side that pairs with any rice dish.

Cabernet Sauvignon (From Kit)
Make Cabernet Sauvignon from a wine kit — the most reliable way to produce excellent red wine at home.

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

Caffeinated Pre-Workout Smoothie
Caffeinated pre-workout smoothie with espresso, creatine, and protein — replaces neon powders.
Cajun Blackened Shrimp
Cajun blackened shrimp with a bold spice crust seared in a smoking-hot cast iron skillet.

Cajun Shrimp Boil
Shrimp, corn, potatoes, and andouille sausage boiled in a spicy Old Bay broth — a Louisiana backyard tradition.
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