IntermediateBreakfast
Soft Polenta with Brown Butter and Fried Sage
Creamy cornmeal porridge with crispy herb butter and a runny egg
846 cal · 31g protein · 30 min
Menu ideas
Menu ideas for the whole day
Planning a menu is harder than picking a recipe, because the dishes have to work together — no two egg dishes, no three heavy plates in a row, a dessert that follows the dinner rather than fighting it. Each day here is written as one menu for exactly that reason, and you can lift the whole thing or just the part you need.
How it works
- Days are written as coherent menus, not assembled from unrelated recipes
- No repeated protein or format within a day
- Take the whole menu or lift a single course
See it in action
Intermediate
IntermediateSnack
Roasted Chickpea and Rosemary Crisps
Crunchy, savory legume snack with herbs and fleur de sel
306 cal · 10g protein · 30 min
IntermediateLunch
Creamy Polenta with Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme
Soft polenta base topped with caramelized mixed mushrooms and a drizzle of truffle oil
697 cal · 14g protein · 45 min
IntermediateIn-between
Ricotta and Honeycomb Toast
Whole-grain sourdough topped with whipped ricotta, wildflower honey, and toasted hazelnuts
464 cal · 18g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Charred Radicchio Wedges with Anchovy-Parmesan Drizzle and Crispy Breadcrumb
Bitter-sweet vegetable with savory umami and toasted crunch
160 cal · 5g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared White Bean and Kale Cake with Poached Egg and Lemon Oil
Crispy vegetable and legume patty with a runny yolk and bright herb dressing
712 cal · 34g protein · 45 min
Questions, answered
Can I use this for entertaining?
Yes — the Sophisticated level is written for exactly that, and the Full table view shows every course including the appetizer and dessert.
Can I build my own menu?
Yes, with Mix & Match — pick each course yourself from the archive.
Do you have a menu planner?
The whole site works as a menu planner, with one difference from most: it starts full rather than empty. A new menu is published each morning, and you adjust it. If you would rather build from a blank week, the planner tools let you do that too.
