For the weekend cook

Advanced & chef-level recipes

Longer cook times, more steps, and bigger rewards. Lamination, long-form braises, multi-component plates. Block out the afternoon.

Authentic Georgian Khinkali: Spiced Meat Soup DumplingsDinnerAdvanced

Authentic 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.

1h 20m4Read →
Classic French Coq au Vin with Red Wine and LardonsDinnerAdvanced

Classic 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.

2h 15m4Read →
Authentic Italian Osso Buco alla Milanese with GremolataDinnerAdvanced

Authentic 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.

3h4Read →
Authentic Senegalese Thieboudienne (Fish and Rice)DinnerAdvanced

Authentic 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.

2h6Read →
Indonesian Beef Rendang: Authentic Slow-Braised Dry CurryDinnerAdvanced

Indonesian 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.

3h 40m6Read →
Authentic Greek Moussaka with Lamb and BéchamelDinnerAdvanced

Authentic 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.

2h 30m8Read →
Professional Homemade Puff Pastry: Classic Pâte FeuilletéeBreadAdvanced

Professional 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.

4h 25m12Read →
Creamy Tonkotsu Homemade Ramen Broth From ScratchSoupsAdvanced

Creamy 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.

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Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe for BeginnersBreadAdvanced

Artisan 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.

20h 45m1Read →
Traditional Duck Confit Recipe with Pommes SarladaisesDinnerChef-level

Traditional 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.

4h4Read →
Professional Homemade Croissants with Honeycomb LayersBreadChef-level

Professional 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.

3h 25m12Read →
Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu for PappardelleDinnerAdvanced

Slow-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.

4h 30m6Read →
Authentic Beef Bourguignon Recipe: The Ultimate Red Wine BraiseDinnerAdvanced

Authentic 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.

4h 15m6Read →
Foolproof Tall Chocolate Souffle Recipe with 70% Dark CocoaDessertChef-level

Foolproof 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.

39 min4Read →
Traditional Toulouse Cassoulet Recipe with Confit DuckDinnerChef-level

Traditional 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.

4h 45m6Read →
Classic Beef Wellington Recipe with Madeira SauceDinnerChef-level

Classic 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.

1h 45m6Read →
Weeknight Duck Leg CassouletDinnerAdvanced

Weeknight 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.

3h6Read →
Laminated Brioche FeuilletéeBreadChef-level

Laminated 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.

2h 5m10Read →