Intermediate Recipes

These classic French‐style baguettes feature a flavorful poolish pre-ferment and a high-hydration dough for an open crumb and crisp crust. With a total hydration of 77% and 260 g of poolish, they develop great oven spring and a chewy interior.

Soft, sweet yeast rolls filled with a bright citrus orange filling and finished with a creamy orange glaze. These make 8 large, tender breakfast rolls perfect for brunch or a special treat.

A vintage-style pineapple cake baked in a pie shell with a buttery brown sugar sauce beneath. The batter rises into the sweet sauce and pineapple, creating a moist, caramelized dessert perfect with whipped cream.

These classic French baguettes feature a crackly crust and airy crumb, reworked here as a straight-dough recipe using instant yeast. The hydration and flour ratios remain true to the original sourdough version, now including the flour that was in the starter.

A rich, hearty Cajun gumbo featuring a deeply flavored dark roux, tender chicken thighs, and smoky andouille sausage. Vegetables are toasted in the roux before simmering in a fortified chicken stock for maximum depth. Ready in about 2 hours for 6 servings of comforting, spicy stew.

Soft yeast rolls filled with mozzarella and feta cheese, then topped with a garlic–butter–parsley mixture after baking. The dough requires a long, 2–3-hour rise for light, airy texture.

These bakery-style cookies are rich and buttery with vanilla undertones and a butterscotch flavor. They have crisp, caramelized edges and super chewy, gooey centers. Your search for the perfect chocolate chip cookie ends here!

Finally nailed the ultimate fish batter! This recipe delivers a super crispy, light, and airy crust with excellent adhesion and a beautiful golden color. It stays crunchy far longer than regular pub batter.

A quick and elegant chicken dinner inspired by chicken piccata featuring crispy, flour-dredged cutlets and a lemony caper-butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight meals or entertaining guests.

This classic Neapolitan pizza recipe yields a light, blistered crust topped with simple tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. The dough undergoes a slow fermentation for optimal flavor and texture.

This classic French-style boule features a crisp, golden crust and an airy, chewy crumb. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for slicing and serving alongside soups, stews, or simply with butter.

These classic apple fritters feature tender, spiced dough studded with juicy apple pieces and deep-fried to golden perfection, then coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, they’re crispy on the outside and soft inside. Impress family and friends with this homemade treat.

Creamy polenta cooked in milk until thick, then finished with mascarpone, salt, and white pepper. Topped with Gorgonzola and briefly broiled, then finished with toasted walnuts and parsley.

In this week's recipe, we decided to share one of the best chocolate chip cookie recipes you can find online — Claire Saffitz Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Adapted from https://sugarspunrun.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/, this version uses melted butter for a classic texture and flavor. Rich and chewy chocolate chip cookies made simple with melted butter.

This close-grained, nicely sliceable white sandwich loaf is the perfect go-to bread for breakfast toast, PB & Js, or a grilled-cheese supper. Scaled to fit a 13×4 Pullman pan for square-sided slices.

A classic Sicilian-style meat roll where seasoned ground beef is mixed with bread crumbs, tomato juice and herbs, then spread out, layered with thinly sliced ham and shredded mozzarella, rolled up and baked until tender and cheesy.

A creamy, layered lasagna featuring tender chicken, sautéed vegetables, and a blend of cheeses baked to golden perfection.

This homemade pizza recipe guides you through making a flavorful crust from scratch, a simple tomato sauce, and classic pepperoni and cheese toppings. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering, it yields two 12-inch pizzas with a crisp crust and bubbling cheese.

A tropical twist on the classic upside-down cake featuring caramelized pineapple and shredded coconut. Topped with sweet coconut and optional cherries, this cake offers a moist crumb and rich flavor.

A tangy, creamy bread pudding flavored with fresh lemon juice and zest, then topped with a light meringue. Perfect for lemon lovers and makes a bright, elegant dessert.

Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef in an indulgent creamy mushroom sauce, served over noodles.

Soft and fluffy homemade hamburger buns lightly topped with sesame seeds. Adapted from Pro Food Homemade. Perfect for making your favorite burgers.

A classic Detroit-style pizza featuring a rectangular, airy crust with crispy, caramelized cheese edges, topped with pepperoni and signature tomato sauce stripes. Perfect for sharing, this pizza combines a light interior with a crunchy exterior.

A versatile pizza dough that can be used for various pizza recipes. Makes 2 large pizzas.

Traditional apple pie with flaky crust and perfectly spiced filling.

Rich, moist chocolate cake with chocolate ganache frosting.