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276 recipes (showing first 48)

Açaí Bowl — smoothies recipe plated
350P 8gC 60gF 10g
smoothies

Açaí Bowl

Açaí bowl — thick blended açaí base topped with granola, fresh fruit, coconut, and honey.

Beginner 10m$$
smoothiehealthybeginner
Ackee and Saltfish — seafood recipe plated
320P 24gC 12gF 20g
seafood

Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaica''s national dish — creamy ackee fruit sautéed with salted cod.

Beginner 30m$$
beginnercaribbeandairy-free
Adaptogen Stress Relief Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
270P 12gC 38gF 9g
smoothies

Adaptogen Stress Relief Smoothie

Adaptogen stress relief smoothie with ashwagandha and maca in a creamy banana-cacao base.

Beginner 5m$$
beginnergluten-freehealthy
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
Argentine Steak with Chimichurri — beef recipe plated
480P 42gC 3gF 32g
beef

Argentine Steak with Chimichurri

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

Beginner 25m$$$
beefbeginnerdairy-free
Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon — composed recipe plated
160P 6gC 4gF 14g
composed

Arugula Salad with Parmesan and Lemon

Arugula salad with shaved Parmesan, lemon, and olive oil — Italian simplicity at its finest.

Beginner 10m$
saladitalianbeginner
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps — chicken recipe plated
240P 26gC 12gF 10g
chicken

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Asian chicken lettuce wraps with savory ground chicken, water chestnuts, and hoisin in butter lettuce.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetchicken
Asian Sesame Chicken Salad — slaw recipe plated
350P 28gC 22gF 18g
slaw

Asian Sesame Chicken Salad

Asian sesame chicken salad with crunchy cabbage slaw, ginger dressing, and crispy wonton strips.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerchickenchinese
Asian Sesame Slaw — slaw recipe plated
160P 4gC 14gF 10g
slaw

Asian Sesame Slaw

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

Beginner 15m$
americanbeginnerdairy-free
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
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
Baja-Style Fish Tacos (Tilapia) — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

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.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerbudgetfish
Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs

Baked Cod with Herb Breadcrumbs — a main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetcod
Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill — fish recipe plated
180P 32gC 2gF 5g
fish

Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill

Baked cod with lemon, garlic, and fresh dill — light, flaky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Baked Salmon with Dijon-Herb Crust — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

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.

Beginner 25m$$
anti-inflammatorybeginnerfish
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
Bass en Papillote — Fish recipe plated
320P 30gC 12gF 16g
Fish

Bass en Papillote

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

Beginner 30m$
beginnerfishfrench
Beef and Broccoli — beef recipe plated
350P 30gC 20gF 16g
beef

Beef and Broccoli

Beef and broccoli stir-fry with velveted flank steak and a savory garlic-ginger sauce over rice.

Beginner 25m$
beefbeginnerbudget
Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan — Beef recipe plated
280P 26gC 4gF 18g
Beef

Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan

Paper-thin raw beef tenderloin with peppery arugula, shaved Parmesan, and lemon-caper dressing. Teaches precision slicing and raw meat handling.

Intermediate 20m$$$
beefdate-nightgluten-free
Blackened Catfish — fish recipe plated
380P 34gC 4gF 24g
fish

Blackened Catfish

Cajun-spiced catfish seared in a screaming-hot cast iron skillet — crispy, smoky, and ready in 20 minutes.

Intermediate 20m$$
americancajunfish
Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa — chicken recipe plated
440P 36gC 32gF 18g
chicken

Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Blackened chicken tacos with a bold Cajun spice crust, fresh mango salsa, and creamy avocado crema in warm tortillas.

Intermediate 30m$$
chickenamericanmexican
Blackened Tilapia — Seafood recipe plated
340P 28gC 14gF 18g
Seafood

Blackened Tilapia

Blackened Tilapia — a Cajun main dish Ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetcajun
Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
320P 12gC 55gF 7g
smoothies

Blueberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

Blueberry oat breakfast smoothie — thick, filling, and a complete breakfast in a glass.

Beginner 5m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
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
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
Buttermilk Biscuits — breads recipe plated
240P 4gC 28gF 12g
breads

Buttermilk Biscuits

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

Beginner 25m$
americanbeginnerbudget
Cacio e Pepe — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
Pasta

Cacio e Pepe

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

Beginner 20m$
beginnerbudgetemulsion
Caffeinated Pre-Workout Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
310P 30gC 32gF 7g
smoothies

Caffeinated Pre-Workout Smoothie

Caffeinated pre-workout smoothie with espresso, creatine, and protein — replaces neon powders.

Beginner 5m$
beginnerbudgetgluten-free
Cajun Blackened Shrimp — shrimp recipe plated
180P 26gC 3gF 7g
shrimp

Cajun Blackened Shrimp

Cajun blackened shrimp with a bold spice crust seared in a smoking-hot cast iron skillet.

Beginner 15m$$
beginnercajungluten-free
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
Caprese Salad with Burrata — composed recipe plated
320P 16gC 10gF 24g
composed

Caprese Salad with Burrata

Caprese salad with creamy burrata, ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and aged balsamic for an elegant summer starter.

Beginner 10m$$
saladitalianamerican
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry) — plant-based recipe plated
300P 14gC 42gF 10g
plant-based

Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)

Spiced chickpea curry in a tomato-onion sauce — a North Indian staple that's vegan, hearty, and ready in 40 minutes.

Beginner 30m$
beansbeginnerbudget
Chapter 10: Egg Mastery & Breakfast — chapters recipe plated
chapters

Chapter 10: Egg Mastery & Breakfast

The egg is the ultimate test of a cook's skill. This chapter covers every method from soft scramble to soufflé.

Beginner 20m$
eggsbeginnerquick-under-30
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry — chicken recipe plated
320P 30gC 22gF 12g
chicken

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Chicken and vegetable stir-fry with velveted breast meat and a savory garlic-ginger sauce over rice.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetchicken
Chicken Fajitas — chicken recipe plated
350P 32gC 25gF 14g
chicken

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken fajitas with charred peppers and onions, homemade seasoning, and fresh lime in warm tortillas.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerbudgetchicken
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce — chicken recipe plated
380P 32gC 18gF 20g
chicken

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Grilled marinated chicken skewers with creamy peanut dipping sauce.

Beginner 30m$
beginnerchickengrilling
Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers) — grilled recipe plated
45P 1gC 4gF 3g
grilled

Chiles Toreados (Blistered Mexican Peppers)

Blistered serrano peppers with lime and soy sauce. A 10-minute Mexican taqueria condiment.

Beginner 10m$
mexicanvegetarianvegan
Chimichurri Skirt Steak — beef recipe plated
420P 38gC 2gF 28g
beef

Chimichurri Skirt Steak

Chimichurri skirt steak — seared hot and fast, sliced thin, drowned in herb sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

Beginner 25m$$
argentinianbeefbeginner
Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich) — beef recipe plated
680P 42gC 38gF 38g
beef

Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich)

Uruguay's national sandwich — thin steak with ham, mozzarella, egg, olives, and mayo on a soft roll.

Beginner 25m$$
beefbeginnergluten-free
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie — smoothies recipe plated
340P 10gC 38gF 18g
smoothies

Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Chocolate avocado smoothie — impossibly creamy, like a healthy chocolate mousse in a glass.

Beginner 5m$
smoothiehealthybeginner
Classic Caesar Salad — composed recipe plated
280P 10gC 16gF 20g
composed

Classic Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar salad with homemade anchovy dressing, crispy garlic croutons, and Parmesan shavings.

Beginner 20m$
americanbeginnersalad
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 Cobb Salad — composed recipe plated
480P 32gC 12gF 34g
composed

Classic Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb salad with grilled chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, and blue cheese in composed rows.

Beginner 30m$$
saladchickenamerican
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 Greek Salad (Horiatiki) — composed recipe plated
220P 8gC 12gF 16g
composed

Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

Classic Greek horiatiki salad with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a feta slab — no lettuce.

Beginner 15m$
saladgreekbeginner

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