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Friday, August 28 · one day · 3 complete plans

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Easy, Intermediate and Sophisticated are three separate, full-day menus for this date — breakfast to dessert, each cooked entirely at one level. Tap a plan below to open it, or compare all three.

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Show Everyday · 3 meals Full table · every course
Intermediate day Confident home cook · 25–45 min a dish
Confident Creole · 7 dishes · 5339 cal for the day
Every dish here is Intermediate — A step up — a little technique, a few components, the sweet spot of everyday cooking.
Breakfast 876 cal
Cornmeal Pancakes with Crispy Andouille & Warm Maple ButterIntermediate
Breakfast

Cornmeal Pancakes with Crispy Andouille & Warm Maple Butter

Cajun-spiced griddle cakes with smoked sausage and brown butter syrup

876 cal · 28g protein · 32 min
high-protein30-minute
Lunch 987 cal
Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Okra & Creole Brown ButterIntermediateMembers
Lunch

Seared Beef Sirloin with Charred Okra & Creole Brown Butter

Pan-seared steak, crispy-fried okra, dark roux butter sauce

987 cal · 42g protein · 40 min
high-proteingluten-free
Dinner 1039 cal
Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft PolentaIntermediateMembers
Dinner

Braised Beef Cheeks with Creole Aromatics & Soft Polenta

Slow-braised beef cheek, dark sauce, creamy corn grits

1039 cal · 60g protein · 135 min
high-proteincomfort-food
+ 4 more courses snack, in-between, appetizer, dessert · 2437 cal
Snack 980 cal
Toasted Pecan & Creole Spice BrittleIntermediateMembers
Snack

Toasted Pecan & Creole Spice Brittle

Cayenne-dusted nut crack with fleur de sel and sassafras notes

980 cal · 12g protein · 23 min
gluten-freevegan-adaptable
In-between 200 cal
Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime SaltIntermediateMembers
In-between

Charred Corn & Jalapeño Crisps with Lime Salt

Crispy corn kernels, roasted green chili, zesty finish

200 cal · 4g protein · 20 min
gluten-freevegan
Appetizer 379 cal
Crispy Beef Liver Mousse Cones with Charred Onion & Creole GastriqueIntermediateMembers
Appetizer

Crispy Beef Liver Mousse Cones with Charred Onion & Creole Gastrique

Silky liver pâté in crispy tuile cones, sweet-spicy glaze, caramelized allium

379 cal · 14g protein · 38 min
high-proteingluten-free
Dessert 878 cal
Dark Chocolate Mousse with Spiced Candied Pecans & Cayenne SaltIntermediateMembers
Dessert

Dark Chocolate Mousse with Spiced Candied Pecans & Cayenne Salt

Silky chocolate mousse, crispy praline, warm heat finish

878 cal · 11g protein · 27 min
gluten-freevegetarian
Three meals 2902 cal 130g protein 192g carbs 173g fat ✓ Macros verified

Cook every course and the day comes to 5339 cal · 171g protein. How we calculate this

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