Intermediate

Browse my extensive collection of 60+ intermediate recipes for the home cook! From cozy stews to weeknight pasta dishes to indulgent desserts, we've got it all!

A bowl of risotto with cannellini beans and a breadcrumb topping on a white kitchen towel with a spoon next to it.

White Bean Risotto

This creamy, dreamy white bean risotto features lots of garlic, onion, black pepper, and a crunchy herb breadcrumb topping. I...

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A whole-roasted branzino topped with a sauce and parsley on a plate set on a placemat.

Whole Roasted Branzino with Lemon and Calabrian Chili Crisp

This whole roasted branzino is stuffed with sliced lemon and brushed with a brown butter Calabrian chili crisp that's utterly...

Zucchini risotto in a bowl with herbs on top.

Zucchini Risotto

This zucchini risotto (or courgette risotto) recipe features melt-in-your-mouth jammy zucchini "butter" swirled into creamy, tender risotto. It's comforting and delicious,...

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A kadai with chickpeas in a tomato sauce topped with onions and fresh cilantro.

Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

A plate of chicken shawarma topped with herbs on a linen napkin.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma

This oven-roasted chicken shawarma features chicken thighs coated in an exceptionally flavorful mix of spices, then baked and served with...

A block of room temperature butter with a buttered knife next to it on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Cultured Butter (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This easy cultured butter recipe yields an ultra-creamy homemade butter flecked with sea salt and imbued with a tangy, savory...

Nests of pappardelle pasta dusted in semolina flour on a baking sheet.

Homemade Pappardelle Pasta

This homemade pappardelle pasta recipe yields a silky and luxurious texture with just a bit of chew. With my easy...

A bowl of creme fraiche with a wooden spoon in it.

Silky Homemade Crème Fraîche (2-Ingredients!)

This homemade crème fraîche recipe requires very little prep and only two ingredients: heavy cream and buttermilk. With my expert...

A plate of fettuccine pasta tossed in a light butter and cheese sauce with a fork twirling a couple of strands.

Fettuccine Alfredo Without Heavy Cream

This is the real deal Italian fettuccine Alfredo without heavy cream. With a few simple ingredients and a clever technique,...

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts and Gorgonzola

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...

A textured bowl with broth, brown lentils and barley topped with yogurt, chili flakes, parsley, and onions.

Barley Lentil Soup with Mint Yogurt and Lots of Onions

Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish mujadara, this warming, spice-infused barley lentil soup is topped with mint yogurt and deeply...

A bowl of rigatoni in a tomato sauce with grated cheese and a fork.

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana

A classic for a reason, rigatoni all'amatriciana is a deeply savory pasta dish laced in a light tomato sauce with...

A large bowl of chocolate mousse topped with flaky sea salt, whipped cream, and chocolate shavings.

Mousse au Chocolat (Julia Child's Recipe)

This perfect mousse au chocolat recipe (chocolate mousse) from Julia Child is rich, decadent, and airy, with hints of orange,...

A bowl of pasta in an orange cream sauce topped with bits of lobster and garnished with parsley.

Lobster Pasta with Creamy Saffron Sauce

This creamy lobster pasta is my new favorite special occasion meal, perfect for the holidays or a special Valentine's Day...

A wooden bowl with yogurt, a poached egg, and a spiced oil with walnuts and a spoon in the background.

Çilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs in Yogurt) Recipe

Çilbir is an incredibly tasty Turkish dish of poached eggs in garlicky yogurt topped with spiced chili oil. All you...

A ceramic bowl filled with Greek yogurt with a wooden spoon in it.

How to Make Homemade Greek Yogurt

This homemade Greek yogurt recipe is easy and hands-off, and better yet, it yields an incredibly creamy and thick texture....

A decorative bowl with granola dotted with pecans, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds.

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Granola with Cranberries and Pecans

This homemade pumpkin spice granola recipe is the perfect fall treat! It's full of crunchy bits of granola dotted with...

A large slab of focaccia on a metal baking sheet next to a few individual pieces.

Samin Nosrat's Ligurian Focaccia (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Featured in the Netflix show Salt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat's focaccia recipe is crispy on the outside with a...

Creamy polenta topped with mushroom bourguignon and fresh parsley in a wooden bowl.

Mushroom Bourguignon

This mushroom bourguignon recipe is a crowd favorite, full of rich and hearty flavor. Mushrooms pan-sear until deeply browned, then...

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How to Make Homemade Potato Gnocchi

These 5-ingredient homemade potato gnocchi are so light and fluffy! Russet potatoes bake until fork-tender, and the peeled potatoes are...

A whole cooked lobster sitting on a ceramic plate on a countertop.

How To Boil Lobster (Classic Maine Lobster Recipe)

If you've ever wondered how to boil lobster, this recipe is for you. I've got an easy set of step-by-step...

Pita wrapped up like a gyro in wax paper and stuffed with sauced chickpeas, spinach, and tomato.

Vegetarian Gyros with Harissa Chickpeas and Tzatziki

Looking for a fun and filling vegetarian option for dinner? These delicious vegetarian gyros are stuffed in a warm pita...

A metal bowl with kadhi topped with onion pakoras, chili oil, and fresh cilantro.

Kadhi Pakora Recipe (Punjabi-Inspired)

This Punjabi-inspired kadhi pakora recipe is a comforting meal full of unique flavors and textures. Crispy pakoras are nestled in...