Challenge Yourself in the Kitchen by Making These 17 Intermediate Recipes

This breakfast bread is perfect for a quick bite before work or as a side with a big breakfast on the weekend! You could even munch on it as a sweet treat right when it comes out of the oven.

Get the recipe: triple-berry breakfast bread

Perfectly cooked salmon enveloped in a flaky pastry sounds like a bit of a challenge, but one that you should be up for! The salmon Wellington is a restaurant-quality dish right in your own home.

Get the recipe: salmon Wellington

Pepper steak is a classic Chinese takeout item. Make it at home with this recipe.

Get the recipe: pepper steak

Cookies just taste better when they're adorable, right? Making these is definitely a process, but the end result is just too cute!

Get the recipe: sweet and salty teddy bear snickerdoodles

Sit back on the couch and slurp up these ramen noodles that didn't come straight from the microwave. Just be sure to watch the shallots, because they can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt in just a few minutes.

Get the recipe: 30-minute caramelized shallot beef ramen noodles

Bring a little Indian flair into the kitchen with these meatballs, which are dowsed in a creamy sauce for an indulgent dinner.

Get the recipe: chicken kofta korma

Rice and chicken in one pot sounds like an easy dish to conquer at home, but this one requires a bit more effort. The final dish is so worth it, though.

Get the recipe: arroz con pollo

Homemade pizza is a great way to get creative in the kitchen. Pizza dough can be a bit finicky, so be sure to read the directions carefully.

Get the recipe: Italian-style pizza dough

Even though this recipe is typically made for Christmas, kringle is good any time of year! Have it for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Get the recipe: old Danish Christmas kringle

Have a cocktail and eat it too with this dessert! Just be careful boiling the sugar since it can go from perfect to burnt in just a few seconds.

Get the recipe: margarita sorbet

Forming and frying these empanadas is the trickiest part of this recipe, but they make a great lunch or side with dinner.

Get the recipe: spinach and feta empanadas

The idea of a breakfast pretzel is super intriguing. Cut these in half for a killer breakfast sandwich!

Get the recipe: sweet pretzels

An authentic hot-and-sour soup can hit the spot better than almost any other soup. Forget takeout and make this one instead.

Get the recipe: tom yum soup

Flan is an ultratempting dessert that's made with a baked custard and caramel top. The whole thing is baked together then inverted so the caramel is on top.

Get the recipe: classic flan

These flour tortillas will bring taco night to a whole new level. Making them perfectly takes time and practice, so be patient with yourself.

Get the recipe: homemade flour tortillas

Pad thai is a fun dish with a lot of different flavors and textures. It can even be made with any sort of protein to fit your dietary needs.

Get the recipe: shrimp pad thai with peanut sauce

Try out this curry soup, which is sweet and spicy and filled with lots of vegetables. It's even better the next day for lunch.

Get the recipe: vegetable coconut curry soup with rice noodles