Elevated Recipes

Every recipe reimagined three ways — Standard, Upgraded, and Elevated — so you can cook at your comfort level or push your skills further.

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2,176 recipes
Macarons

Macarons

Delicate French macarons with a crisp shell and a chewy interior, filled with a smooth vanilla buttercream.

Croquembouche

Croquembouche

A towering cone of choux pastry puffs filled with pastry cream and bound together with caramel, a stunning centerpiece for any celebration.

Peking Duck

Peking Duck

A simplified yet flavorful take on Peking Duck, designed for the home kitchen with readily available ingredients. This version focuses on achieving a crispy skin and tender meat with approachable techniques.

Boeuf en Daube

Boeuf en Daube

A hearty and comforting French beef stew, slow-cooked with vegetables, red wine, and herbs. Perfect for a cozy family meal.

Homemade Puff Pastry

Homemade Puff Pastry

A foundational puff pastry recipe, perfect for beginners. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques to achieve flaky layers.

Baked Alaska

Baked Alaska

A fun and impressive dessert featuring a moist cake base, a scoop of ice cream, and a billowy meringue topping, all baked to golden perfection.

Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers

Oklahoma Onion Smash Burgers

A straightforward rendition of the Oklahoma Onion Smash Burger, featuring thin beef patties smashed with thinly sliced yellow onions directly onto a hot griddle, creating a savory, caramelized crust. Served on toasted potato buns with classic American cheese and dill pickle slices.