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49 recipes (showing first 48)

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
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl — fish recipe plated
420P 34gC 42gF 14g
fish

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl

Ahi tuna poke bowl with sushi-grade tuna, soy-sesame marinade, avocado, and crispy toppings over seasoned rice.

Intermediate 25m$$$
americandairy-freefish
Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema — fish recipe plated
420P 28gC 38gF 18g
fish

Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Baja fish tacos with beer-battered cod, crunchy cabbage slaw, and smoky chipotle crema in warm corn tortillas.

Intermediate 30m$$
americanfishhigh-protein
Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) — pork recipe plated
420P 26gC 44gF 16g
pork

Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Banh mi with lemongrass pork, pickled daikon, and fresh herbs on a crispy baguette.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerdairy-freehigh-protein
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
Chicken Kabsa — chicken recipe plated
520P 36gC 52gF 18g
chicken

Chicken Kabsa

Chicken kabsa — Saudi spiced rice with tender chicken, tomatoes, and warm aromatics.

Beginner 1h 15m$$
beginnerchickencomfort-food
Classic American Potato Salad — composed recipe plated
280P 8gC 28gF 16g
composed

Classic American Potato Salad

Classic American potato salad with tender potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy celery, and a creamy mustard dressing.

Beginner 40m$
americanbeginnerbudget
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
Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich — chicken recipe plated
580P 32gC 42gF 32g
chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Crispy fried chicken sandwich with a buttermilk-brined thigh, pickle brine slaw, and spicy mayo on a brioche bun.

Intermediate 45m$$
americanchickencomfort-food
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
Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade — fried recipe plated
280P 6gC 32gF 14g
fried

Fried Green Tomatoes with Remoulade

Fried green tomatoes with a crispy cornmeal crust and tangy Cajun remoulade dipping sauce — a Southern classic.

Intermediate 30m$
americanvegetarianintermediate
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
Lamb Shawarma — lamb recipe plated
440P 34gC 6gF 32g
lamb

Lamb Shawarma

Lamb shawarma with warm spices and crispy edges — slow-roasted, then seared for char.

Intermediate 1h$$
high-proteinintermediatelamb
Loaded Nachos Supreme — appetizer recipe plated
480P 24gC 36gF 28g
appetizer

Loaded Nachos Supreme

Loaded nachos with seasoned beef, melted cheese, black beans, jalapeños, and all the fixings for game day or any day.

Beginner 25m$$
americanmexicanbeginner
Manakish — bread recipe plated
280P 7gC 38gF 12g
bread

Manakish

Manakish — Lebanese flatbread topped with za'atar and olive oil. Pillowy, herby, addictive.

Intermediate 1h 15m$
brunchdairy-freeintermediate
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
Mexican Tamales (Pork in Red Chile) — pork recipe plated
320P 14gC 28gF 18g
pork

Mexican Tamales (Pork in Red Chile)

Masa dough filled with chile-braised pork, wrapped in corn husks and steamed — a Mexican tradition.

Intermediate 3h$
dairy-freegluten-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
Salvadoran Pupusas — bread recipe plated
280P 12gC 34gF 12g
bread

Salvadoran Pupusas

Salvadoran pupusas — thick corn cakes stuffed with cheese and beans, griddled until golden and gooey.

Beginner 40m$
beginnerbudgetcomfort-food
Shrimp Po' Boy with Remoulade — seafood recipe plated
520P 28gC 48gF 24g
seafood

Shrimp Po' Boy with Remoulade

Shrimp po' boy with crispy cornmeal-battered shrimp, tangy remoulade, and crunchy lettuce on a toasted French roll.

Intermediate 35m$$
americancajuncomfort-food
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

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