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Classic Buttermilk Pancakes American Classic

Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Tall stacks of fluffy buttermilk pancakes finished with maple syrup and fresh blueberries. A weekend breakfast that never goes out of style.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich American Classic

Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich

A handheld diner classic with crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted American cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

15 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.7
Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise American Classic

Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise

Toasted English muffins topped with Canadian bacon, soft poached eggs, and silky homemade hollandaise sauce.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.9
Country Breakfast Skillet American Classic

Country Breakfast Skillet

A one-pan power breakfast with crispy potatoes, peppers, sausage, and eggs cooked right in the skillet.

35 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Diner Pancake Stack American Classic

Diner Pancake Stack

A short stack the way the corner diner makes them: golden, lightly sweet, and made for warm syrup.

20 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Sunny Side Eggs with Toast American Classic

Sunny Side Eggs with Toast

Two perfect sunny eggs with crackling edges, salted butter toast, and a wedge of cheddar.

10 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.5
Hearty Breakfast Plate American Classic

Hearty Breakfast Plate

The full Sunday treatment: eggs, hash browns, sausage, bacon, and toast on one big plate.

40 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
All-American Avocado Toast American Classic

All-American Avocado Toast

Smashed avocado on charred toast with a perfect poached egg, chili flakes, and lemon zest.

15 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.6
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs American Classic

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Slow-stirred eggs folded with sharp cheddar and chives for the creamiest, softest scramble.

10 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.6
Loaded Breakfast Spread American Classic

Loaded Breakfast Spread

A buffet-style brunch board with eggs, fruit, pastries, and a coffee carafe ready for guests.

45 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.8
Spaghetti Carbonara Italian

Spaghetti Carbonara

The Roman classic of guanciale, eggs, pecorino, and black pepper, emulsified into a glossy, peppery sauce.

25 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.9
Penne Arrabbiata Italian

Penne Arrabbiata

A fiery Roman tomato sauce with garlic, calabrian chili, and bright olive oil tossed with penne and parsley.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Fettuccine Alfredo Italian

Fettuccine Alfredo

Silky homemade fettuccine in a true Roman Alfredo of butter, parmigiano, and pasta water.

20 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Margherita Pizza Italian

Margherita Pizza

A Naples-style pizza with crushed San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, and just-picked basil.

90 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.9
Classic Pepperoni Pizza Italian

Classic Pepperoni Pizza

New York-style with a crackling crust, tangy tomato, low-moisture mozzarella, and curling cup pepperoni.

90 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza Italian

Wood-Fired Neapolitan Pizza

Char-blistered neapolitan dough with a leopard crust, melted fior di latte, and a clean tomato base.

120 min Serves 4 Advanced *****4.9
Lasagna Bolognese Italian

Lasagna Bolognese

Layers of pasta sheets, slow-cooked bolognese, bechamel, and parmigiano baked until golden and bubbling.

180 min Serves 8 Advanced *****4.9
Tagliatelle al Ragu Italian

Tagliatelle al Ragu

Hand-cut egg tagliatelle tossed with a long-simmered Bolognese ragu and grated parmigiano.

150 min Serves 6 Advanced *****4.8
Linguine alle Vongole Italian

Linguine alle Vongole

Linguine with fresh clams in white wine, garlic, and parsley, finished with a kiss of olive oil.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Italian Focaccia with Herbs Italian

Italian Focaccia with Herbs

Pillowy focaccia dimpled with olive oil, sea salt, and fresh rosemary; perfect for sandwiches or sopping.

180 min Serves 10 Medium *****4.8
Tuscan Country Bread Italian

Tuscan Country Bread

A rustic, deeply browned crusty loaf with an open chewy crumb -- perfect for soups and bruschetta.

240 min Serves 10 Advanced *****4.7
Authentic Beef Tacos Mexican

Authentic Beef Tacos

Charred carne picada in warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and salsa verde.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas Mexican

Sizzling Chicken Fajitas

Marinated chicken with charred peppers and onions, served sizzling alongside warm flour tortillas.

40 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Mexican Street Corn (Elotes) Mexican

Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

Charred corn slathered in lime-mayo crema, dusted with cotija, chili powder, and fresh cilantro.

20 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.8
Cheese Enchiladas Rojas Mexican

Cheese Enchiladas Rojas

Corn tortillas filled with melty cheese, smothered in a smoky red chile sauce, and baked until bubbly.

60 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.7
Carne Asada Mexican

Carne Asada

Lime-and-citrus marinated skirt steak, charred over fire and sliced thin for tacos or plates.

50 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.9
Pollo a la Plancha Mexican

Pollo a la Plancha

Thin chicken cutlets seared on a flat top with garlic, lime, and a smoky chili rub.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Chicken Quesadillas Mexican

Chicken Quesadillas

Crisp flour tortillas pressed around shredded chicken, melted cheese, and pickled jalapenos.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Beef Burrito Bowl Mexican

Beef Burrito Bowl

A make-your-own bowl with cilantro lime rice, black beans, charred beef, salsa, and guacamole.

35 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Chiles Rellenos Mexican

Chiles Rellenos

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter, fried, and finished with tomato sauce.

75 min Serves 4 Advanced *****4.7
Pad Thai Noodles Asian Fusion

Pad Thai Noodles

Wok-tossed rice noodles with shrimp, egg, bean sprouts, and the classic sweet-tangy tamarind sauce.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Sushi Roll Platter Asian Fusion

Sushi Roll Platter

A platter of California, spicy tuna, and salmon avocado rolls served with wasabi, ginger, and soy.

90 min Serves 4 Advanced *****4.7
Korean Bulgogi Asian Fusion

Korean Bulgogi

Thin slices of marinated ribeye seared hot until caramelized, served with rice and kimchi.

60 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Vietnamese Pho Bo Asian Fusion

Vietnamese Pho Bo

A long-simmered beef broth with rice noodles, thin steak, and a heap of fresh herbs.

240 min Serves 6 Advanced *****4.9
Thai Green Curry Asian Fusion

Thai Green Curry

Aromatic green curry with chicken, Thai eggplant, and basil in coconut milk.

40 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Chinese Stir-Fry Beef Asian Fusion

Chinese Stir-Fry Beef

Tender slices of flank steak stir-fried with broccoli, ginger, and a glossy soy-oyster sauce.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Asian Fusion

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken

Pan-roasted chicken thighs lacquered in homemade teriyaki and finished with sesame seeds.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
General Tso's Chicken Asian Fusion

General Tso's Chicken

Crisp battered chicken in a sweet-and-tangy chili soy glaze with broccoli and rice.

40 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Miso-Glazed Salmon Asian Fusion

Miso-Glazed Salmon

Salmon brushed with white miso, mirin, and sake, broiled until lacquered and just-set inside.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Japanese Tonkatsu Asian Fusion

Japanese Tonkatsu

Panko-crusted pork cutlets fried until shatteringly crisp, served with shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.

35 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Texas Smoked Brisket BBQ & Grill

Texas Smoked Brisket

A 12-hour low-and-slow brisket with a peppery bark and a tender, smoke-pink interior.

720 min Serves 10 Advanced *****4.9
Memphis BBQ Pork Ribs BBQ & Grill

Memphis BBQ Pork Ribs

Spice-rubbed St. Louis ribs smoked low, then glazed with a Memphis-style sweet sauce.

360 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Grilled Pork Chops BBQ & Grill

Grilled Pork Chops

Thick bone-in chops brined and grilled hot, finished with a brown butter and herb baste.

50 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
BBQ Chicken Quarters BBQ & Grill

BBQ Chicken Quarters

Chicken leg quarters grilled until smoky and crisp-skinned, then mopped in tangy BBQ sauce.

75 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Smash Burger Stack BBQ & Grill

Smash Burger Stack

Two patties smashed paper-thin, melted cheese, and a crispy lacy crust on a buttered bun.

20 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Smoked Pulled Pork Plate BBQ & Grill

Smoked Pulled Pork Plate

Bark-on pork shoulder smoked until pull-apart tender, served with slaw and pickles.

720 min Serves 10 Advanced *****4.8
Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Butter BBQ & Grill

Grilled Ribeye with Garlic Butter

A thick ribeye reverse-seared and finished with herb compound butter and flaky salt.

60 min Serves 2 Medium *****4.9
Buffalo Hot Wings BBQ & Grill

Buffalo Hot Wings

Crispy double-fried wings tossed in hot buffalo sauce, served with celery and blue cheese.

50 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Greek Village Salad Mediterranean

Greek Village Salad

A crunchy mound of cucumber, tomato, onion, olives, and feta finished with oregano and oil.

15 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Tuscan White Bean Soup Mediterranean

Tuscan White Bean Soup

A rustic ribollita-style soup of cannellini beans, kale, tomato, and crusty bread.

50 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.6
Caprese Salad Mediterranean

Caprese Salad

Sliced heirloom tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella and basil leaves, finished with balsamic.

10 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Nicoise Composed Salad Mediterranean

Nicoise Composed Salad

A French Riviera classic of seared tuna, blistered beans, eggs, olives, and tomatoes over greens.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Greek Horiatiki Bowl Mediterranean

Greek Horiatiki Bowl

A heartier village salad served family-style with whole feta, briny olives, and a torn pita.

15 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Greek Lemon Roast Chicken Mediterranean

Greek Lemon Roast Chicken

Whole chicken roasted with lemon, oregano, and garlic over potatoes that soak up the juices.

90 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.8
Lamb Souvlaki Mediterranean

Lamb Souvlaki

Marinated lamb skewers grilled hot, served with tzatziki, fresh pita, and a tomato-onion salad.

60 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Whole Roasted Branzino Mediterranean

Whole Roasted Branzino

A whole Mediterranean sea bass stuffed with lemon, fennel, and herbs, then roasted until crisp-skinned.

40 min Serves 2 Medium *****4.8
Southern Fried Chicken Southern Comfort

Southern Fried Chicken

Buttermilk-brined chicken double-dredged in seasoned flour and fried until shatter-crisp.

240 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.9
Cajun Jambalaya Southern Comfort

Cajun Jambalaya

A one-pot Louisiana classic of chicken, andouille, shrimp, and rice in spiced tomato broth.

60 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.8
Pulled BBQ Pork Plate Southern Comfort

Pulled BBQ Pork Plate

Slow-smoked pulled pork piled with vinegar slaw, baked beans, and cornbread.

720 min Serves 8 Advanced *****4.8
Country Pot Roast Southern Comfort

Country Pot Roast

A slow-braised chuck roast in red wine and beef stock with carrots, onion, and potatoes.

240 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.8
Smoked Beef Brisket Southern Comfort

Smoked Beef Brisket

Beef brisket flat smoked low and slow with a peppery bark, sliced and served with sides.

600 min Serves 10 Advanced *****4.9
Smoked Sausage Plate Southern Comfort

Smoked Sausage Plate

Sliced smoked sausage links served with mustard, beans, and Texas toast.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Hearty Meat and Sides Plate Southern Comfort

Hearty Meat and Sides Plate

A platter of comfort: smoked meats, mac and cheese, collards, and cornbread.

60 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Country Fried Steak Southern Comfort

Country Fried Steak

Cube steak dredged and fried golden, smothered in peppery white gravy and served with biscuits.

40 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Slow Beef Stew Southern Comfort

Slow Beef Stew

Cubed beef braised with potatoes, carrots, and pearl onions in a rich red wine gravy.

180 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.7
Pulled Chicken Sandwich Southern Comfort

Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Smoky pulled chicken on a brioche bun with creamy slaw, pickles, and a vinegar BBQ sauce.

120 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Pan-Seared Salmon Seafood

Pan-Seared Salmon

Crispy-skinned salmon over lemon-butter spinach with capers and dill.

20 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Lobster Tail Thermidor Seafood

Lobster Tail Thermidor

Split lobster tails baked in a creamy mustard wine sauce with parmesan and breadcrumbs.

40 min Serves 2 Advanced *****4.9
Shrimp Scampi Seafood

Shrimp Scampi

Plump shrimp tossed in white wine, butter, garlic, and lemon over angel hair pasta.

20 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8
Maryland Crab Cakes Seafood

Maryland Crab Cakes

Sweet jumbo lump crab held with just enough binder, pan-fried golden and served with remoulade.

40 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Garlic Butter Mussels Seafood

Garlic Butter Mussels

Fresh mussels steamed open in white wine, garlic, butter, and parsley with crusty bread.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Beer-Battered Fish Tacos Seafood

Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

Crisp beer-battered cod in warm corn tortillas with cabbage slaw, chipotle crema, and lime.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Cioppino Seafood Stew Seafood

Cioppino Seafood Stew

A San Francisco classic of clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish in a tomato-fennel-wine broth.

60 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.8
Pan-Seared Scallops Seafood

Pan-Seared Scallops

Plump sea scallops with a crisp golden crust on a bed of corn-pancetta succotash.

25 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Asian-Style Steamed Fish Seafood

Asian-Style Steamed Fish

A whole fish steamed with ginger, soy, and scallions, finished with hot sesame oil.

30 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.7
Garden Greens Salad Vegetarian

Garden Greens Salad

Bright mixed greens with shaved radish, cucumber, and a sherry-shallot vinaigrette.

15 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.5
Mediterranean Mezze Plate Vegetarian

Mediterranean Mezze Plate

A grazing platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, olives, peppers, feta, and warm pita.

25 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.7
Tomato Basil Soup Vegetarian

Tomato Basil Soup

Velvety roasted tomato soup blended with basil and finished with cream.

50 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.6
Italian Vegetable Minestrone Vegetarian

Italian Vegetable Minestrone

A hearty vegetable, bean, and pasta soup that gets better the next day.

60 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.6
Tropical Fruit Bowl Vegetarian

Tropical Fruit Bowl

Mango, pineapple, papaya, and berries with toasted coconut and lime zest.

15 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.6
Berry Acai Smoothie Bowl Vegetarian

Berry Acai Smoothie Bowl

Frozen acai blended with banana and berries, topped with granola, fresh berries, and seeds.

15 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.7
Greek Yogurt Parfait Vegetarian

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Layers of thick Greek yogurt, honey, mixed berries, and crunchy granola.

10 min Serves 2 Easy *****4.6
Mixed Berry Tart Vegetarian

Mixed Berry Tart

Buttery shortbread shell, vanilla pastry cream, and a crown of glazed mixed berries.

120 min Serves 8 Medium *****4.7
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Vegetarian

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

A dairy-free chocolate mousse made with whipped aquafaba and dark chocolate.

180 min Serves 6 Medium *****4.6
Classic Apple Pie Desserts & Baking

Classic Apple Pie

A double-crust apple pie with cinnamon-spiced apples, lattice top, and flaky butter crust.

120 min Serves 8 Medium *****4.9
New York Cheesecake Desserts & Baking

New York Cheesecake

Tall, rich, dense cheesecake with a buttery graham crust and a sour cream finish.

240 min Serves 10 Medium *****4.9
Chocolate Lava Cake Desserts & Baking

Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual molten chocolate cakes with a runny dark chocolate center, served with ice cream.

30 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.9
Tiramisu Desserts & Baking

Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.

240 min Serves 8 Medium *****4.9
Creme Brulee Desserts & Baking

Creme Brulee

Silky vanilla custard finished with a brittle layer of caramelized sugar.

180 min Serves 4 Medium *****4.8
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Desserts & Baking

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy edges, chewy centers, and pools of dark chocolate -- the ideal cookie.

50 min Serves 16 Easy *****4.9
Strawberry Shortcake Desserts & Baking

Strawberry Shortcake

Buttery biscuits split and stacked with macerated strawberries and whipped cream.

40 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.7
Southern Pecan Pie Desserts & Baking

Southern Pecan Pie

A buttery pastry shell filled with caramelized pecans in a brown sugar custard.

90 min Serves 8 Medium *****4.8
Lemon Tart with Raspberries Desserts & Baking

Lemon Tart with Raspberries

A bright lemon curd in a sweet pastry shell topped with fresh raspberries and powdered sugar.

120 min Serves 8 Medium *****4.8
Mixed Berry Cobbler Desserts & Baking

Mixed Berry Cobbler

Sweet biscuit topping over bubbling blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry filling.

60 min Serves 6 Easy *****4.7
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae Desserts & Baking

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sundae

Old-fashioned vanilla bean ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.

10 min Serves 4 Easy *****4.8