Welcome to Plan n Cook — plan meals, shop once, cook with less stress.
Crispy falafel made from soaked chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Can be fried or baked for a healthier option.
A floral and light cocktail combining lychee and rose, garnished with dried rose petals. Perfect for a special occasion.
About twenty-five 6-ounce servings A German favorite made with any of a variety of fruits. If desired, substitute 2 bottles sparkling white wine for 2 of…
A classic Bloody Mary cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and spices, garnished with a celery stalk.
6 cups Individual phyllo cups are versatile. To maintain their crispness, spoon a sweet or savory filling into them just before serving. Unfilled baked…
4 servings Some may be satisfied with serving cheese-laden toasts to garnish a green salad. This treatment is for those who ask for more. After letting…
1 serving For a Chelada, frost the glass with coarse salt and add only a couple pinches of salt, 2 ounces lime juice, and ice cubes before pouring in the…
A classic gin fizz cocktail made with gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda, served over ice.
A fragrant spice blend made from toasted Sichuan and white peppercorns mixed with salt, perfect for seasoning meats or vegetables.
A savory tomato aspic molded with vegetables and lump crabmeat, served chilled. This retro dish is perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Homemade beef sausage made from a blend of flank, top round, and chuck shoulder with beef fat, seasoned with thyme, parsley, and garlic, then smoked over…
1 ½ to 2 pounds Cream cheese is a white, soft, unripened cheese made from rich cow’s milk. This homemade version has the tang of store-bought cream cheese…
A sweet and nutty filling mixture with chocolate, dried fruit, and warm spices, suitable for filling a 9-inch ring.
Varies Salted egg yolks can be used to add a rich, salty boost to many dishes. Grate them using a fine grater over pasta, risotto, pizza, salads, and…
About 2 ¼ cups A perfect, simple filling for dried pastas such as manicotti or jumbo shells as well as for fresh stuffed cannelloni, ravioli, or…
1 serving While this may sound like a sacrilegious combination, just think of the cola as a flavored light syrup. Dark cola has flavors of vanilla…
A classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and cola. Refreshing and simple to prepare.
About 4 cups Use to fill ravioli, tortellini, or cannelloni. Serve with a tomato sauce or Roasted Red Pepper Sauce.
About 2 ½ cups Use the sugar if the choux paste will be used in a sweet application.
About 10 half-pint jars Made with bitter Seville oranges, this classic formula is for the true marmalade lover. It is astringent and aromatic, the perfect…
About 5 half-pint jars Please read About Making Preserves and How to Process.
A classic gin cocktail with orange juice and both dry and sweet vermouth, garnished with an orange wheel.
A simple fresh pasta dough made with flour, eggs, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, rest, then roll out for your favorite pasta shapes.
A savory cocktail made with tomato juice, beef consommé, vodka, and lime juice, served over ice.
Fresh recipes and planning tips from Plan n Cook.
Drop recipes onto breakfast, lunch, and dinner for every day.
Ingredients combined and scaled to your household servings.
Browse the library and public kitchens when you need inspiration.
Save favorites, pantry items, and meal plans in one place.
