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Baba Ganoush — vegetables recipe plated
120P 3gC 10gF 8g
vegetables

Baba Ganoush

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

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baba Ganoush — appetizer recipe plated
120P 3gC 12gF 8g
appetizer

Baba Ganoush

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

Beginner 40m$
beginnerdairy-freegluten-free
Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Mixed Platter) — beef recipe plated
780P 42gC 68gF 36g
beef

Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Mixed Platter)

Colombia's national dish — red beans, rice, ground beef, chicharrón, fried egg, plantain, and avocado.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
beansbeefdairy-free
Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes) — pork recipe plated
380P 24gC 32gF 18g
pork

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Sizzling Crepes)

Banh xeo — crispy turmeric crepes stuffed with shrimp, pork, and bean sprouts.

Intermediate 45m$
gluten-freehigh-proteinintermediate
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
Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe — Lamb recipe plated
440P 34gC 8gF 30g
Lamb

Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 2h$
beefblanchingbraising
Canadian Poutine — potatoes recipe plated
580P 18gC 52gF 34g
potatoes

Canadian Poutine

Crispy fries smothered in rich beef gravy and fresh cheese curds — Québec's iconic comfort food.

Beginner 45m$
potatocheesecanadian
Cantonese Steamed Fish — seafood recipe plated
280P 36gC 4gF 12g
seafood

Cantonese Steamed Fish

The Cantonese way — whole fish steamed with ginger, scallion, and sizzling soy.

Beginner 20m$$
beginnerchinesedairy-free
Chicken and Waffles with Maple Hot Sauce — chicken recipe plated
680P 34gC 58gF 34g
chicken

Chicken and Waffles with Maple Hot Sauce

Crispy buttermilk fried chicken on fluffy waffles with a sweet-heat maple hot sauce drizzle for a great brunch.

Intermediate 1h$$
americanbrunchchicken
Classic Caesar Salad — Composed recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
Composed

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine with homemade Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesan — the original.

Beginner 30m$
platingintermediatebread-baking
Classic Meatballs in Marinara — beef recipe plated
420P 28gC 30gF 22g
beef

Classic Meatballs in Marinara

Classic Italian meatballs with a panade for tenderness, seared and simmered in marinara sauce.

Intermediate 50m$
beefcomfort-foodgluten-free
Classic Wedge Salad — composed recipe plated
320P 14gC 8gF 26g
composed

Classic Wedge Salad

Classic wedge salad with crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy blue cheese dressing, smoky bacon, and ripe tomatoes.

Beginner 15m$
saladamericanbeginner
Cod en Papillote with Mediterranean Vegetables — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Cod en Papillote with Mediterranean Vegetables

Cod en Papillote with Mediterranean Vegetables — a French main dish Ready in 30 minutes. Quick and easy.

Intermediate 30m$$
coddairy-freefish
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
French-Style Soft Scrambled Eggs — Eggs recipe plated
320P 18gC 2gF 26g
Eggs

French-Style Soft Scrambled Eggs

Low and slow scrambled eggs with crème fraîche — small, custard-like curds that melt on the tongue. Gordon Ramsay's signature method.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgeteggs
Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese — Appetizer recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Appetizer

Fresh Mozzarella and Caprese

The touchstone cuisines of Western cooking — fresh pasta, cassoulet, charcuterie, and the traditions of France and Italy.

Beginner 24h$
beginnerfrenchgluten-free
Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon) — appetizer recipe plated
220P 14gC 32gF 4g
appetizer

Fresh Spring Rolls (Goi Cuon)

Fresh spring rolls with shrimp, herbs, and peanut dipping sauce — light, cool, and vibrant.

Beginner 30m$
vietnameseshrimpbeginner
Green Beans Almondine — vegetables recipe plated
160P 4gC 10gF 12g
vegetables

Green Beans Almondine

Green beans almondine with blanched beans, nutty brown butter, toasted almonds, and a bright squeeze of lemon.

Beginner 15m$
americanfrenchvegetarian
Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad — salads recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
salads

Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

Charred peaches with creamy burrata, arugula, prosciutto, and balsamic — a summer showstopper.

Intermediate 20m$$
anti-inflammatorygluten-freegrilling
Hawaiian Loco Moco — beef recipe plated
620P 32gC 52gF 30g
beef

Hawaiian Loco Moco

Hamburger patty over rice with a fried egg and brown gravy — Hawaii's ultimate comfort food plate lunch.

Beginner 20m$
beefbeginnerbudget
Herbed Couscous — legumes recipe plated
220P 7gC 38gF 5g
legumes

Herbed Couscous

Herbed couscous with parsley, mint, lemon, and butter — the fastest grain side dish you can make.

Beginner 10m$
beginnerbudgethealthy
Honey Nut Squash Gemelli — Pasta recipe plated
480P 14C 62F 20
Pasta

Honey Nut Squash Gemelli

Roasted honeynut squash blended into a silky, cream-free pasta sauce with brown butter, sage, and toasted walnuts.

Intermediate 45m$
pastavegetarianitalian
Ichiju-Sansai (Rice, Miso Soup, and Three Sides) — rice recipe plated
420P 18gC 68gF 8g
rice

Ichiju-Sansai (Rice, Miso Soup, and Three Sides)

Ichiju-sansai — the Japanese meal template of rice, miso soup, and three small sides. The foundation of daily eating.

Beginner 30m$
japanesevegetariandairy-free
Japanese Tempura — seafood recipe plated
380P 22gC 32gF 18g
seafood

Japanese Tempura

Light, crispy battered shrimp and vegetables fried to golden perfection — Japan's elegant frying technique.

Intermediate 30m$$
dairy-freehigh-proteinintermediate
Kaiseki: The Art of the Japanese Tasting Menu — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Kaiseki: The Art of the Japanese Tasting Menu

A guide to kaiseki — the multi-course Japanese tasting menu. Learn the structure, philosophy, and how to cook each course at home.

Advanced 4h$$$
japaneseentertainingdate-night
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 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
Kunafa — dessert recipe plated
420P 12gC 48gF 22g
dessert

Kunafa

Kunafa with crispy shredded pastry, melted cheese, and rose syrup — golden, stretchy, sweet.

Beginner 45m$$
middle-easternlebanesevegetarian
Labneh — appetizer recipe plated
140P 6gC 8gF 10g
appetizer

Labneh

Labneh — thick strained yogurt cheese with olive oil and za'atar. Two ingredients, zero effort.

Beginner 15m$
middle-easternlebanesevegetarian
Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée — Lamb recipe plated
550P 42C 24F 30
Lamb

Lamb Chops with Salsa Verde and White Bean Purée

Reverse-seared lamb chops with Italian salsa verde and creamy white bean purée. Refined but approachable.

Intermediate 1h 30m$$$
lambitalianintermediate
Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niaow Ma Muang) — dessert recipe plated
380P 5gC 62gF 14g
dessert

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niaow Ma Muang)

Mango sticky rice with warm coconut cream — Thailand's beloved sweet, creamy dessert.

Beginner 45m$
thaivegetarianbeginner
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
Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes — vegetables recipe plated
240P 6gC 34gF 10g
vegetables

Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes

Mediterranean stuffed tomatoes with herbed rice, pine nuts, currants, and olive oil.

Intermediate 45m$
dairy-freegluten-freegreek
Mushroom Risotto — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice with sautéed mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan — Italy's most comforting rice dish.

Intermediate 45m$$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Nasi Lemak (Coconut Rice with Sambal) — chicken recipe plated
480P 18gC 56gF 22g
chicken

Nasi Lemak (Coconut Rice with Sambal)

Nasi lemak with fragrant coconut rice, spicy sambal, and crispy anchovies — Malaysia's national dish.

Beginner 45m$
beginnerchickencomfort-food
New York Strip with Herb Butter — beef recipe plated
550P 48gC 1gF 38g
beef

New York Strip with Herb Butter

Pan-seared NY strip steak finished with a melting compound butter of thyme, garlic, and parsley.

Intermediate 40m$$$
americanbeefdate-night
Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese Curry) — plant-based recipe plated
320P 18gC 14gF 22g
plant-based

Palak Paneer (Spinach and Cheese Curry)

Creamy spinach curry with golden pan-fried paneer cubes — a North Indian vegetarian classic.

Intermediate 35m$
cheesegluten-freehealthy
Pan-Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto and Shiitake Bacon — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Pan-Seared Scallops with Spinach Risotto and Shiitake Bacon

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 45m$
chickenhigh-proteinintermediate
Patatas Bravas — potatoes recipe plated
320P 5gC 42gF 16g
potatoes

Patatas Bravas

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

Beginner 40m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Perfect French Omelet — Eggs recipe plated
280P 18gC 1gF 22g
Eggs

Perfect French Omelet

No color, perfectly rolled, creamy interior. The benchmark of egg technique — Jacques Pépin's method.

Intermediate 10m$
beginnerbudgeteggs
Peruvian Ceviche — seafood recipe plated
180P 24gC 12gF 4g
seafood

Peruvian Ceviche

Fresh white fish cured in lime juice with aji amarillo, red onion, and cilantro — Lima's iconic dish.

Beginner 20m$$
beginnerdairy-freefish
Puerto Rican Mofongo — appetizer recipe plated
360P 10gC 48gF 16g
appetizer

Puerto Rican Mofongo

Puerto Rican mofongo — fried green plantains mashed with garlic and chicharrón. Bold and addictive.

Intermediate 45m$$
comfort-fooddairy-freegluten-free
Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi) — vegetables recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
vegetables

Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi)

Thinly sliced vegetables fanned over piperade and slow-roasted — the elegant Provençal version from the film.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
dairy-freefrenchgluten-free
Risotto alla Milanese — Rice recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Rice

Risotto alla Milanese

Golden saffron risotto with Parmesan and butter — Milan's signature rice dish and the classic pairing for osso buco.

Intermediate 35m$$
date-nightgluten-freeintermediate
Roasted Poussin with Truffle Butter — Chicken recipe plated
380P 35gC 8gF 22g
Chicken

Roasted Poussin with Truffle Butter

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 1h$
chickengluten-freehigh-protein
Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes) — dessert recipe plated
145P 3gC 32gF 1g
dessert

Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)

Sakura mochi — pink rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf. A spring tradition.

Intermediate 45m$$
japanesevegetarianvegan
Sashimi Platter (Seasonal Fish Selection) — seafood recipe plated
220P 34gC 2gF 8g
seafood

Sashimi Platter (Seasonal Fish Selection)

A composed sashimi platter with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. Knife technique, presentation, and the art of raw fish.

Intermediate 30m$$$
japaneseseafoodfish
Scalloped Potatoes — potatoes recipe plated
350P 10gC 35gF 20g
potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped potatoes with thinly sliced Yukon Golds baked in garlic cream with Gruyère crust.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
comfort-foodfrenchgluten-free

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