Learn to make these essential recipes, and you'll be equipped for any occasion. Think everyday healthy meals, decadent treats to share and celebration-worthy recipes.
33 Essential Recipes You Should Know by 35

In Your Teens
By your teens, you should master a few snacks, basic meals and classic sweets. This basic buttermilk pancake recipe is easy to whip up for Sunday brunch (or a sweet supper).
Get the Recipe for Buttermilk Pancakes
Spinach-Mushroom Scrambled Eggs
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Fudgy Brownie Recipe
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Aunt Betty's Blueberry Muffins
Hard-Boiled Eggs

Early 20’s
Time to master the basics, like sauces and grains, plus easy everyday healthy recipes, like this garlic lovers’ chicken.
Get the Recipe for Garlic Lover’s Chicken
Roasted Tomato Soup

Brown Rice
Rice can be one of the most versatile players in your mealtime lineup. It’s also one of the simplest to make. Our foolproof guide will teach you how to cook brown rice, with helpful tips along the way.
Get-Up-and-Go Granola
Herb-Happy Garlic Bread
Spaghetti Sauce
Yellow Cupcakes
Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Banana Bread

Homemade Salad Dressing
Cheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, vinaigrette is also a snap to make at home. Our Test Kitchen shows you how it’s done.
Sweet & Tangy Salmon with Green Beans
Chicken Noodle Soup
Homemade Guacamole
Potato Salad with Bacon
Classic Beef Stew

Late 20’s & Early 30’s
Time for more advanced recipes that rely on technique to get restaurant-worthy results. Think homemade bread and pizza dough, great steak, and more.
Get the Recipe for Crusty Homemade Bread