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55 recipes (showing first 48)

Banana Nut Muffins — muffins recipe plated
265P 5gC 34gF 13g
muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

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

Beginner 35m$
americanvegetarianbeginner
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
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy — pork recipe plated
520P 18gC 38gF 34g
pork

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

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

Beginner 35m$
americanbeginnerbrunch
Broccoli Salad with Bacon — composed recipe plated
340P 12gC 22gF 24g
composed

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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

Beginner 20m$
saladamericanbeginner
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 Blueberry Muffins — muffins recipe plated
245P 4gC 36gF 10g
muffins

Classic Blueberry Muffins

Bakery-style blueberry muffins with tall domed tops and a crunchy sugar crust. Ready in 35 minutes.

Beginner 35m$
americanvegetarianbeginner
Classic Creamy Coleslaw — salad recipe plated
120P 1gC 12gF 8g
salad

Classic Creamy Coleslaw

Classic creamy coleslaw with a tangy-sweet dressing that improves overnight — the essential BBQ and cookout side.

Beginner 15m$
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 Fried Rice — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Classic Fried Rice

Day-old rice stir-fried with egg, vegetables, and soy sauce — the Chinese takeout staple done right at home.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetchinese
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 Meatloaf with Glaze — beef recipe plated
480P 32gC 24gF 28g
beef

Classic Meatloaf with Glaze

Tender beef meatloaf with a sweet-tangy ketchup glaze — an American weeknight staple since the 1950s.

Beginner 1h 15m$
americanbeefbeginner
Classic Smash Burger — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Classic Smash Burger

Classic Smash Burger — an American main dish Ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 20m$
americanbeefbeginner
Corn Chowder with Bacon — soup recipe plated
340P 12gC 32gF 20g
soup

Corn Chowder with Bacon

Corn chowder with sweet corn, crispy bacon, and tender potatoes in a creamy broth thickened naturally with corn starch.

Beginner 40m$
americancomfort-foodbeginner
Crispy Buffalo Wings — chicken recipe plated
420P 36gC 4gF 28g
chicken

Crispy Buffalo Wings

Extra-crispy baked wings tossed in classic Frank's hot sauce and butter — no deep fryer needed.

Beginner 50m$
americanbeginnerchicken
Crispy Hush Puppies — fried recipe plated
240P 4gC 28gF 12g
fried

Crispy Hush Puppies

Crispy hush puppies — golden cornmeal fritters with jalapeño and scallion, fried until crunchy outside and fluffy inside.

Beginner 30m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Double Chocolate Muffins — muffins recipe plated
295P 5gC 40gF 14g
muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

Rich double chocolate muffins with cocoa batter and melted chocolate chips. A bakery-style indulgence.

Beginner 30m$
americanvegetarianbeginner
Egg Drop Soup (Dàn Huā Tāng) — soup recipe plated
85P 6gC 5gF 4g
soup

Egg Drop Soup (Dàn Huā Tāng)

Silky Chinese egg drop soup with wispy egg ribbons in chicken broth. A 15-minute comfort classic.

Beginner 15m$
chinesevegetariangluten-free
Festival (Jamaican Sweet Fried Dumplings) — fried recipe plated
195P 3gC 30gF 7g
fried

Festival (Jamaican Sweet Fried Dumplings)

Jamaican festival dumplings — sweet, crispy fried cornmeal dough. The essential side for jerk chicken.

Beginner 25m$
caribbeanjamaicanvegetarian
Ground Beef Tacos — beef recipe plated
380P 24gC 28gF 20g
beef

Ground Beef Tacos

Ground beef tacos with homemade seasoning, saucy meat, and all the classic toppings in minutes.

Beginner 20m$
beefbeginnerbudget
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad — potatoes recipe plated
285P 5gC 30gF 16g
potatoes

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Creamy Hawaiian macaroni salad with overcooked pasta and tangy mayo dressing. The essential plate lunch side.

Beginner 25m$
hawaiianamericanvegetarian
Honey Butter Cornbread — bread recipe plated
260P 4gC 36gF 12g
bread

Honey Butter Cornbread

Golden skillet cornbread with a crispy crust and tender crumb, brushed with honey butter — Southern comfort.

Beginner 35m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Japanese Potato Salad (Poteto Sarada) — potatoes recipe plated
245P 6gC 28gF 12g
potatoes

Japanese Potato Salad (Poteto Sarada)

Creamy Japanese potato salad with cucumber, ham, and Kewpie mayo. A konbini classic ready in 25 minutes.

Beginner 25m$
japanesevegetarianbeginner
Key Lime Pie — dessert recipe plated
420P 8gC 58gF 18g
dessert

Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie with a tangy, creamy filling and buttery graham cracker crust — no-bake simplicity with bold citrus flavor.

Beginner 30m$$
americanbeginnerdate-night
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
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
Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains) — fried recipe plated
180P 1gC 34gF 6g
fried

Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)

Sweet fried plantains caramelized in oil until golden. A 15-minute Caribbean side for rice, beans, and grilled meats.

Beginner 15m$
caribbeancubanjamaican
Midnight Pasta (Pantry Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Midnight Pasta (Pantry Pasta)

Anchovies, garlic, chili, breadcrumbs — a late-night masterpiece from the pantry.

Beginner 20m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream) — salad recipe plated
75P 2gC 6gF 5g
salad

Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream)

Mizeria — a Polish cucumber salad in sour cream with dill. The simplest, most refreshing side in 15 minutes.

Beginner 15m$
polishvegetariangluten-free
Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough — breads recipe plated
280P 8gC 42gF 8g
breads

Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough

Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough — an Italian bread Ready in 1440 minutes.

Intermediate 24h$
anti-inflammatorybreaddairy-free
Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta al Burro (Butter and Parmesan Pasta)

The Italian child's comfort food. Deceptively simple — technique is everything.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Pasta al Pesto Genovese — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta al Pesto Genovese

Fresh basil pesto — the raw sauce that needs no cooking.

Beginner 20m$
beginneritaliankid-friendly
Pasta alla Gricia — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta alla Gricia

Carbonara without the eggs — guanciale, Pecorino, black pepper. Rome's oldest pasta.

Intermediate 25m$$
intermediateitaliankid-friendly
Pasta alla Norma — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta alla Norma

Sicily's signature pasta — fried eggplant, tomato, basil, ricotta salata.

Intermediate 45m$
anti-inflammatorygluten-freeintermediate
Pasta e Fagioli — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta e Fagioli

Italian pasta and bean soup — hearty, cheap, and deeply satisfying.

Beginner 45m$
anti-inflammatorybeansbeginner
Pasta Primavera — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Pasta Primavera

Spring vegetables tossed with pasta in a light garlic-olive oil sauce.

Beginner 30m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes) — potatoes recipe plated
220P 5gC 30gF 10g
potatoes

Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes)

Placki ziemniaczane — crispy Polish potato pancakes with golden edges. Served with sour cream or applesauce.

Beginner 30m$
polishvegetariangluten-free
Southern Banana Pudding — dessert recipe plated
380P 6gC 52gF 16g
dessert

Southern Banana Pudding

Southern banana pudding with homemade vanilla custard, fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and golden meringue topping.

Intermediate 45m$
americancomfort-foodintermediate
Southern Creamed Corn — vegetables recipe plated
220P 4gC 28gF 12g
vegetables

Southern Creamed Corn

Southern creamed corn made with fresh kernels, cream, and butter — no flour needed for a naturally thick, sweet side.

Beginner 20m$
americanvegetarianbeginner
Southern Peach Cobbler — dessert recipe plated
320P 4gC 52gF 12g
dessert

Southern Peach Cobbler

Southern peach cobbler with juicy spiced peaches and a golden, buttery biscuit topping that bakes up crispy and tender.

Beginner 55m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes — Rome's midnight pasta, ready in 15 minutes.

Beginner 20m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Spaghetti al Limone — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti al Limone

Bright lemon, butter, and Parmesan — a 3-ingredient sauce that feels luxurious.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetitalian
Spaghetti al Pomodoro — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti al Pomodoro

Spaghetti in a simple tomato-basil sauce — Italy's most fundamental pasta, perfected with 5 ingredients.

Beginner 30m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Spaghetti alle Vongole (Clam Pasta) — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti alle Vongole (Clam Pasta)

Clams steamed open in white wine and garlic, tossed with spaghetti.

Intermediate 30m$$
anti-inflammatorygluten-freeintermediate
Spaghetti Carbonara — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti Carbonara

Silky egg-and-cheese sauce clinging to spaghetti with crispy guanciale — Rome's most famous pasta.

Intermediate 25m$$
intermediateitaliankid-friendly
Spaghetti Puttanesca — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Spaghetti Puttanesca

Bold, briny, and spicy — olives, capers, anchovies, and tomato.

Beginner 25m$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerbudget
Stovetop Mac and Cheese — sides recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
sides

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy stovetop mac and cheese with sharp cheddar — no baking required, ready in 20 minutes.

Beginner 30m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Stovetop Mac and Cheese — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy, sharp cheddar mac and cheese made entirely on the stovetop in 20 minutes — the weeknight version.

Beginner 30m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Strawberry Banana Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
200P 6gC 44gF 2g
smoothies

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberry banana smoothie — the original, simple, sweet, and universally loved.

Beginner 5m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free

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