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Classic Cheeseburger American Classics

Classic Cheeseburger

A juicy, hand-formed beef patty with melted cheddar, crisp lettuce, and a soft brioche bun.

* 4.8 25 min 4 servings Easy
Crispy Smash Burger American Classics

Crispy Smash Burger

Thin, lacy-edged patties pressed onto a screaming hot griddle for maximum crust.

* 4.9 20 min 2 servings Easy
Double-Stack Bacon Burger American Classics

Double-Stack Bacon Burger

Two beef patties, smoked bacon, and a tangy house sauce piled into a toasted bun.

* 4.7 35 min 2 servings Medium
Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak American Classics

Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak

A buttery, garlic-rosemary basted ribeye with a deep crust and rosy center.

* 4.9 30 min 2 servings Medium
New York Strip with Compound Butter American Classics

New York Strip with Compound Butter

A perfectly grilled strip steak crowned with herb butter that melts on contact.

* 4.8 25 min 2 servings Medium
Reverse-Seared Sirloin American Classics

Reverse-Seared Sirloin

Slow-roasted to an even rosy interior, then finished hot for a steakhouse crust.

* 4.7 75 min 4 servings Advanced
Steakhouse Tomahawk American Classics

Steakhouse Tomahawk

A showstopper bone-in ribeye finished tableside with brown butter.

* 4.9 60 min 3 servings Advanced
All-American Hot Dog Bar American Classics

All-American Hot Dog Bar

Snappy beef franks topped six different ways for a backyard crowd-pleaser.

* 4.5 25 min 6 servings Easy
Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese American Classics

Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Cavatappi pasta drowned in a velvety cheddar, gruyere, and fontina sauce.

* 4.8 45 min 6 servings Medium
Sunday Meatloaf with Pan Gravy American Classics

Sunday Meatloaf with Pan Gravy

A deeply seasoned beef and pork meatloaf glazed with sweet ketchup and bacon.

* 4.6 90 min 6 servings Medium
Spaghetti Pomodoro Italian

Spaghetti Pomodoro

Hand-rolled spaghetti tossed with a simple yet luxurious tomato and basil sauce.

* 4.8 30 min 4 servings Easy
Cacio e Pepe Italian

Cacio e Pepe

Three-ingredient Roman classic with creamy pecorino and freshly cracked pepper.

* 4.9 20 min 2 servings Medium
Margherita Pizza Italian

Margherita Pizza

A bubbly Neapolitan crust topped with tomato, mozzarella, and torn basil.

* 4.9 90 min 2 servings Medium
Wood-Fired Veggie Pizza Italian

Wood-Fired Veggie Pizza

Charred crust topped with roasted peppers, mushrooms, olives, and feta.

* 4.7 100 min 2 servings Medium
Pepperoni Pizza Pie Italian

Pepperoni Pizza Pie

A New York style pizza loaded with cup-and-char pepperoni and spicy honey.

* 4.8 80 min 4 servings Medium
Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle Italian

Hand-Rolled Tagliatelle

Silky egg pasta cut by hand and tossed with brown butter and sage.

* 4.8 70 min 4 servings Advanced
Country Bread Loaf Italian

Country Bread Loaf

A rustic sourdough boule with a crackling crust and open, airy crumb.

* 4.7 720 min 8 servings Advanced
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Italian

Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Penne tossed with seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a parmesan cream.

* 4.8 35 min 4 servings Medium
Basil Pesto Trofie Italian

Basil Pesto Trofie

Twisted Ligurian pasta hand-coated in vibrant basil pesto with toasted pine nuts.

* 4.7 25 min 4 servings Easy
Garlic Butter Focaccia Italian

Garlic Butter Focaccia

A pillowy focaccia drenched in garlic butter and crowned with rosemary and salt.

* 4.8 240 min 8 servings Medium
Carne Asada Tacos Mexican

Carne Asada Tacos

Citrus-marinated skirt steak grilled hot and served on charred corn tortillas.

* 4.9 60 min 4 servings Medium
Tacos Al Pastor Mexican

Tacos Al Pastor

Achiote-marinated pork with grilled pineapple, onion, and cilantro on warm tortillas.

* 4.9 90 min 6 servings Advanced
Chicken Tinga Tostadas Mexican

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Smoky chipotle and tomato shredded chicken piled on crisp tostadas with crema.

* 4.7 50 min 4 servings Medium
Chicken Enchiladas Verdes Mexican

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Tender shredded chicken rolled in tortillas and bathed in tangy salsa verde.

* 4.7 70 min 4 servings Medium
Refried Bean Plate Mexican

Refried Bean Plate

Slow-simmered pinto beans whipped silky with garlic, cumin, and a touch of lard.

* 4.6 120 min 6 servings Easy
Esquites Street Corn Cups Mexican

Esquites Street Corn Cups

Grilled corn off the cob tossed with crema, cotija, lime, and chili powder.

* 4.8 25 min 4 servings Easy
Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice Mexican

Burrito Bowl with Cilantro Lime Rice

A make-your-own bowl with seasoned rice, beans, salsa, and toppings galore.

* 4.7 35 min 4 servings Easy
Chunky Avocado Guacamole Mexican

Chunky Avocado Guacamole

A coarsely mashed guacamole packed with lime, cilantro, onion, and serrano heat.

* 4.9 15 min 6 servings Easy
Black Bean Soup with Lime Crema Mexican

Black Bean Soup with Lime Crema

A smoky black bean soup brightened with lime crema and crunchy tortilla strips.

* 4.6 50 min 4 servings Easy
Low and Slow BBQ Ribs BBQ and Grill

Low and Slow BBQ Ribs

Spice-rubbed pork ribs smoked low and finished with a tangy bourbon glaze.

* 4.9 360 min 4 servings Advanced
Grilled Bone-In Chicken Thighs BBQ and Grill

Grilled Bone-In Chicken Thighs

Smoky bone-in thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and paprika and grilled crisp.

* 4.7 50 min 4 servings Easy
Texas-Style Brisket BBQ and Grill

Texas-Style Brisket

Salt-and-pepper brisket smoked over post oak until the bark is dark and tender.

* 4.9 720 min 12 servings Advanced
Pulled Pork Sliders BBQ and Grill

Pulled Pork Sliders

Slow-cooked pork shoulder pulled into a vinegar tang sauce and piled on slider buns.

* 4.8 480 min 8 servings Medium
Garlic Sausage Mixed Grill BBQ and Grill

Garlic Sausage Mixed Grill

A platter of grilled bratwurst, Italian, and chorizo with charred peppers and onions.

* 4.7 30 min 6 servings Easy
Charred Vegetable Platter BBQ and Grill

Charred Vegetable Platter

Zucchini, asparagus, peppers, and corn grilled bright and finished with herb oil.

* 4.6 30 min 6 servings Easy
Smoked Pastrami Board BBQ and Grill

Smoked Pastrami Board

Brined and smoked beef pastrami sliced thick on a grand charcuterie style board.

* 4.8 540 min 8 servings Advanced
Buffalo Grilled Wings BBQ and Grill

Buffalo Grilled Wings

Crispy grilled chicken wings tossed in tangy buffalo butter sauce.

* 4.8 45 min 4 servings Medium
Smoky Grilled Flank Steak BBQ and Grill

Smoky Grilled Flank Steak

Soy-sesame marinated flank steak grilled hot, sliced thin, and topped with green onion.

* 4.7 60 min 4 servings Medium
Tonkotsu Ramen Bowl Asian Fusion

Tonkotsu Ramen Bowl

Rich pork bone broth, chewy noodles, soft eggs, and a cloud of green onion.

* 4.9 480 min 4 servings Advanced
California Sushi Rolls Asian Fusion

California Sushi Rolls

Crab, avocado, and cucumber rolled in seasoned sushi rice and toasted nori.

* 4.7 60 min 4 servings Medium
Steamed Pork Dumplings Asian Fusion

Steamed Pork Dumplings

Pork and chive dumplings hand-pleated and steamed until juicy and tender.

* 4.8 80 min 6 servings Medium
Vietnamese Pho Bo Asian Fusion

Vietnamese Pho Bo

Fragrant beef noodle soup with star anise broth, rare beef, and fresh herbs.

* 4.9 240 min 4 servings Advanced
Korean Bibimbap Asian Fusion

Korean Bibimbap

A rainbow rice bowl topped with seasoned vegetables, beef, and a crispy egg.

* 4.8 50 min 2 servings Medium
Pad Thai with Shrimp Asian Fusion

Pad Thai with Shrimp

Stir-fried rice noodles with shrimp, peanuts, lime, and a sweet tangy sauce.

* 4.8 30 min 4 servings Medium
Singapore Chow Mei Fun Asian Fusion

Singapore Chow Mei Fun

Curry-stained rice vermicelli stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, and crisp vegetables.

* 4.7 35 min 4 servings Medium
Korean Fried Chicken Asian Fusion

Korean Fried Chicken

Double-fried wings tossed in a sticky, spicy gochujang glaze with sesame seeds.

* 4.9 60 min 4 servings Medium
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Asian Fusion

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl

Glazed chicken thighs over short grain rice with crisp broccoli and pickles.

* 4.7 30 min 4 servings Easy
Dim Sum Brunch Spread Asian Fusion

Dim Sum Brunch Spread

A platter of shumai, har gow, char siu bao, and pan-fried turnip cake.

* 4.8 90 min 6 servings Advanced
Pan-Seared Branzino Mediterranean

Pan-Seared Branzino

A whole branzino crisped in olive oil and finished with lemon and capers.

* 4.8 30 min 2 servings Medium
Crispy Skin Sea Bass Mediterranean

Crispy Skin Sea Bass

Wild sea bass with a shatter-crisp skin over a bed of saffron tomato broth.

* 4.8 35 min 2 servings Medium
Grilled Lemon Snapper Mediterranean

Grilled Lemon Snapper

Whole red snapper grilled with herbs and dressed in a bright lemon olive oil.

* 4.7 40 min 4 servings Medium
Greek Village Salad Mediterranean

Greek Village Salad

Cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta tossed with oregano and good olive oil.

* 4.7 15 min 4 servings Easy
Silky Hummus with Pita Mediterranean

Silky Hummus with Pita

Slow-cooked chickpeas pureed silky with tahini, lemon, and olive oil.

* 4.8 90 min 6 servings Easy
Mediterranean Mezze Platter Mediterranean

Mediterranean Mezze Platter

A grand platter of hummus, baba ghanoush, dolmas, olives, feta, and warm pita.

* 4.8 30 min 6 servings Easy
North African Shakshuka Mediterranean

North African Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a smoky tomato pepper sauce with feta and warm bread.

* 4.8 35 min 4 servings Easy
Moroccan Lamb Tagine Mediterranean

Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Slow-braised lamb with apricots, almonds, and warm North African spices.

* 4.7 150 min 4 servings Medium
Olive Tapenade Crostini Mediterranean

Olive Tapenade Crostini

Briny black olive tapenade spread on crisp baguette with fresh thyme.

* 4.6 25 min 6 servings Easy
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Southern Comfort

Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

A herby chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, and a thick, glossy gravy.

* 4.6 240 min 6 servings Easy
Buttermilk Wedge Salad Southern Comfort

Buttermilk Wedge Salad

A crisp iceberg wedge with buttermilk dressing, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles.

* 4.6 20 min 4 servings Easy
Cornbread and Chili Bowl Southern Comfort

Cornbread and Chili Bowl

Smoky beef chili with melty cheese ladled over hot buttermilk cornbread squares.

* 4.8 90 min 6 servings Medium
Louisiana Jambalaya Southern Comfort

Louisiana Jambalaya

A spicy one-pot rice with andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp.

* 4.8 70 min 6 servings Medium
New Orleans Gumbo Southern Comfort

New Orleans Gumbo

A dark roux gumbo loaded with chicken, sausage, and the holy trinity.

* 4.8 150 min 6 servings Advanced
Charleston Shrimp and Grits Southern Comfort

Charleston Shrimp and Grits

Stone-ground cheesy grits topped with smoky shrimp and a tangy pan sauce.

* 4.8 50 min 4 servings Medium
Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles Southern Comfort

Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

Crispy fried chicken atop fluffy buttermilk waffles drizzled with hot honey.

* 4.8 60 min 4 servings Medium
Smoked Collard Greens Southern Comfort

Smoked Collard Greens

Slow-simmered collards with smoked turkey, vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar.

* 4.6 120 min 6 servings Easy
Southern Fried Catfish Southern Comfort

Southern Fried Catfish

Buttermilk-battered catfish fillets fried golden and served with tartar sauce.

* 4.7 35 min 4 servings Medium
Tropical Smoothie Bowl Healthy Bowls

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Mango and pineapple smoothie base topped with granola, kiwi, and toasted coconut.

* 4.7 15 min 2 servings Easy
Berry Yogurt Power Bowl Healthy Bowls

Berry Yogurt Power Bowl

Greek yogurt layered with mixed berries, honey, almonds, and bee pollen.

* 4.7 10 min 2 servings Easy
Power Breakfast Bowl Healthy Bowls

Power Breakfast Bowl

A protein-packed bowl with quinoa, soft egg, avocado, greens, and tahini.

* 4.8 25 min 2 servings Easy
Green Goddess Smoothie Bowl Healthy Bowls

Green Goddess Smoothie Bowl

Spinach, banana, and avocado blended thick and topped with seeds and fruit.

* 4.6 15 min 2 servings Easy
Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl Healthy Bowls

Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl

Roasted sweet potato, broccoli, chickpeas, farro, and a creamy lemon tahini.

* 4.8 45 min 2 servings Easy
Quinoa Tabbouleh Bowl Healthy Bowls

Quinoa Tabbouleh Bowl

Nutty quinoa tossed with parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, and a citrus dressing.

* 4.6 30 min 4 servings Easy
Overnight Oats with Seeds Healthy Bowls

Overnight Oats with Seeds

Creamy oats soaked overnight with chia, almond milk, banana, and almond butter.

* 4.7 480 min 2 servings Easy
Hawaiian Poke Bowl Healthy Bowls

Hawaiian Poke Bowl

Sushi-grade tuna marinated in soy and sesame over rice with avocado and seaweed.

* 4.8 25 min 2 servings Medium
Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing Healthy Bowls

Buddha Bowl with Tahini Dressing

A rainbow of roasted veggies, kale, lentils, and a creamy lemon tahini sauce.

* 4.7 50 min 2 servings Easy
Acai and Granola Bowl Healthy Bowls

Acai and Granola Bowl

Frozen acai blended thick and topped with granola, banana, and shredded coconut.

* 4.7 15 min 2 servings Easy
Devils Food Chocolate Cake Desserts and Bakery

Devils Food Chocolate Cake

A deeply chocolate three-layer cake with silky chocolate buttercream.

* 4.9 90 min 12 servings Medium
Strawberry Cheesecake Desserts and Bakery

Strawberry Cheesecake

A rich New York cheesecake topped with a glossy fresh strawberry compote.

* 4.8 240 min 12 servings Medium
Classic Tiramisu Cups Desserts and Bakery

Classic Tiramisu Cups

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

* 4.9 30 min 6 servings Medium
Raspberry Frangipane Tart Desserts and Bakery

Raspberry Frangipane Tart

A buttery shortcrust filled with almond cream and dotted with fresh raspberries.

* 4.8 90 min 8 servings Advanced
Glazed Buttermilk Donuts Desserts and Bakery

Glazed Buttermilk Donuts

Pillowy yeasted donuts with a thick vanilla glaze and rainbow sprinkles.

* 4.8 180 min 12 servings Advanced
Berry Pavlova Crown Desserts and Bakery

Berry Pavlova Crown

A crisp, cloud-like meringue topped with cream and a tumble of mixed berries.

* 4.8 180 min 8 servings Medium
Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies Desserts and Bakery

Fudgy Brown Butter Brownies

Dark chocolate brownies with a glossy crackled top and a deeply fudgy center.

* 4.9 60 min 12 servings Medium
Lemon Meringue Pie Desserts and Bakery

Lemon Meringue Pie

A buttery crust filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with toasted meringue.

* 4.8 120 min 8 servings Advanced
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Desserts and Bakery

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Tender vanilla cupcakes crowned with swirled buttercream and pearl sprinkles.

* 4.7 60 min 12 servings Easy
Mixed Berry Crumble Desserts and Bakery

Mixed Berry Crumble

A juicy berry filling tucked under a buttery oat and almond crumble topping.

* 4.8 60 min 6 servings Easy
Buttermilk Pancake Stack Breakfast and Brunch

Buttermilk Pancake Stack

Tall, fluffy buttermilk pancakes drowned in maple syrup and crowned with butter.

* 4.9 25 min 4 servings Easy
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg Breakfast and Brunch

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Sourdough toast piled with smashed avocado, soft poached egg, and chili flakes.

* 4.8 15 min 2 servings Easy
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes Breakfast and Brunch

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes studded with juicy blueberries and brightened with lemon zest.

* 4.8 30 min 4 servings Easy
Brioche French Toast Breakfast and Brunch

Brioche French Toast

Custard-soaked brioche pan-fried golden and dusted with powdered sugar.

* 4.8 25 min 4 servings Easy
Diner-Style Breakfast Plate Breakfast and Brunch

Diner-Style Breakfast Plate

Eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns, and a stack of toast for the ultimate plate.

* 4.7 30 min 2 servings Easy
Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins Breakfast and Brunch

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Tall, golden muffins packed with juicy blueberries and topped with crunchy sugar.

* 4.7 45 min 12 servings Easy
Almond Butter Croissants Breakfast and Brunch

Almond Butter Croissants

Flaky French croissants split, soaked, filled with almond cream, and twice baked.

* 4.7 90 min 6 servings Medium
Berry Crepes with Cream Breakfast and Brunch

Berry Crepes with Cream

Paper-thin crepes folded around fresh berries and a sweet vanilla mascarpone.

* 4.7 35 min 4 servings Medium
Smoked Salmon Bagel Plate Breakfast and Brunch

Smoked Salmon Bagel Plate

Toasted bagels piled with whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers.

* 4.8 15 min 2 servings Easy