Advanced & chef-level recipes
Longer cook times, more steps, and bigger rewards. Lamination, long-form braises, multi-component plates. Block out the afternoon.
DessertAdvancedAuthentic Baklava Recipe with Forty Layers and Honey Syrup
This master baklava recipe features forty layers of crispy phyllo, hand-chopped pistachios, and a lemon-honey syrup for a shatter-crisp finish that lasts for days.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Beef Nihari Recipe with Bone-In Shank
Master this authentic beef nihari recipe featuring slow cooked beef shank stew, a toasted spice potli, and a rich, glossy gravy finished with ginger and lemon.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani Recipe for Home Cooks
Master this authentic chicken biryani recipe featuring yogurt-marinated meat and saffron rice steamed together for the ultimate dum biryani at home.
DinnerAdvancedMoroccan Bastilla Recipe: Flaky Chicken and Almond Pie
This authentic Moroccan bastilla recipe features saffron-braised chicken, a silky lemon-egg curd, and toasted cinnamon almonds wrapped in crispy, buttery warqa pastry.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Chicken Maqluba Recipe: The Ultimate Palestinian Upside Down Rice
Master this authentic chicken maqluba recipe featuring layers of fried eggplant, cauliflower, and allspice-scented rice. Learn to flip this Palestinian upside down rice perfectly.
BreadAdvancedAuthentic Injera Recipe: Fermented Teff Flatbread
Master this authentic injera recipe to create the perfect tangy, bubbly Ethiopian injera at home using a 24-hour teff fermentation and the traditional absit method.
SoupsChef-levelAuthentic Bun Bo Hue Recipe: Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup
Master this authentic bun bo hue recipe at home. A complex, spicy beef noodle soup from Hue featuring lemongrass, pork hocks, and a vibrant annatto-chili sate oil.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Turkish Manti Recipe: Tiny Beef Dumplings
Master this authentic Turkish manti recipe. Hand-pinched beef dumplings served with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce and sizzling Aleppo pepper butter.
BreakfastAdvancedAuthentic Masala Dosa Recipe with Crispy Fermented Batter
Master this authentic masala dosa recipe for paper-thin, crispy crepes filled with spiced turmeric potatoes. Learn the secrets to perfect south Indian dosa batter at home.
SoupsAdvancedAuthentic Beef Pho Recipe: Clear Broth and Rare Ribeye
Master this beef pho recipe for a crystal-clear pho bo broth. Learn to char ginger, toast spices, and serve rare beef for the ultimate Vietnamese noodle soup experience.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Georgian Khinkali: Spiced Meat Soup Dumplings
Learn to make authentic Georgian khinkali at home. This recipe features a firm, hand-pleated dough and a spiced beef-and-pork filling that creates a rich, savory broth inside.
DinnerAdvancedClassic French Coq au Vin with Red Wine and Lardons
Master this authentic French coq au vin featuring chicken marinated overnight in red wine, braised with lardons and finished with a rich, glossy beurre manié sauce.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Italian Osso Buco alla Milanese with Gremolata
Master the art of Italian osso buco. This recipe features tender braised veal shanks in a rich white wine sauce, topped with fresh gremolata and served with saffron risotto.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Senegalese Thieboudienne (Fish and Rice)
Master the art of Senegalese thieboudienne with this authentic recipe featuring herb-stuffed fish, vibrant vegetables, and savory tomato-stained broken rice.
DinnerAdvancedIndonesian Beef Rendang: Authentic Slow-Braised Dry Curry
Master this authentic Indonesian beef rendang recipe. Slow-simmered in coconut milk and spices until dark, dry, and incredibly tender. A true labor of love.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Greek Moussaka with Lamb and Béchamel
Master this authentic Greek moussaka recipe featuring roasted eggplant, a dry-cooked spiced lamb ragu, and a thick, egg-enriched béchamel that slices perfectly.
BreadAdvancedProfessional Homemade Puff Pastry: Classic Pâte Feuilletée
Master professional homemade puff pastry from scratch. This classic pâte feuilletée recipe features 729 buttery layers for a spectacular eight-fold rise and shatter-crisp texture.
SoupsAdvancedCreamy Tonkotsu Homemade Ramen Broth From Scratch
Master the art of homemade ramen broth with this deep, emulsified tonkotsu. A rich 18 hour ramen broth featuring pork femurs, trotters, and aromatic mayu.
BreadAdvancedArtisan Sourdough Bread Recipe for Beginners
Master this sourdough bread recipe for beginners to create a professional artisan sourdough loaf with a blistered crust, open crumb, and a perfect tangy flavor.
DinnerChef-levelTraditional Duck Confit Recipe with Pommes Sarladaises
Master the ultimate duck confit recipe. Learn how to dry-cure duck legs overnight and slow-poach them in rendered fat for the most tender, classic French result.
BreadChef-levelProfessional Homemade Croissants with Honeycomb Layers
Master professional homemade croissants with this three-day guide featuring cold fermentation, 82% fat butter, and a slow, steam-free bake for perfect shattering layers.
DinnerAdvancedSlow-Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu for Pappardelle
This rich, silky beef short rib ragu is braised for four hours in red wine and milk until the meat falls off the bone. The ultimate braised short rib pasta sauce.
DinnerAdvancedAuthentic Beef Bourguignon Recipe: The Ultimate Red Wine Braise
Master this beef bourguignon recipe with overnight-marinated chuck, crispy lardons, and a silky red wine reduction. A classic French braise for the patient home cook.
DessertChef-levelFoolproof Tall Chocolate Souffle Recipe with 70% Dark Cocoa
Master this dark chocolate souffle recipe featuring a rich pate a bombe base and French meringue. Achieve a 2-inch rise and a molten center every time you bake.
DinnerChef-levelTraditional Toulouse Cassoulet Recipe with Confit Duck
Learn how to master this authentic cassoulet recipe. A slow-cooked Toulouse cassoulet featuring tarbais beans, duck confit, and garlic sausage with a perfect crust.
DinnerChef-levelClassic Beef Wellington Recipe with Madeira Sauce
This classic beef wellington recipe features a seared center-cut tenderloin, rich mushroom duxelles, and a prosciutto crêpe barrier for a perfectly crisp puff pastry crust.
DinnerAdvancedWeeknight Duck Leg Cassoulet
A streamlined cassoulet that skips the days-long traditional method without sacrificing the deep, brothy comfort. Duck confit, garlic sausage, and creamy white beans under a crackling crumb crust.
BreadChef-levelLaminated Brioche Feuilletée
Brioche dough laminated with butter like a croissant, baked into a tall, flaky-yet-tender loaf with visible layers from edge to crust. A weekend project worth the camera.