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    Authentic Recipes from Around the World

    Most Popular Recipes

    These are some of my most popular recipes that people keep coming back for again and again. These are recipes that my viewers have chosen to love.

    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • A slice of New Orleans bread pudding with bourbon sauce being drizzled on top.
      New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
    • Crispy loaded potato skins topped with melted cheddar and bacon on a plate of shredded lettuce.
      Crispy Loaded Potato Skins
    • A serving bowl full of maple bacon roasted brussels sprouts.
      Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Newest Recipes

    • A large baking dish filled with Cajun sausage and mixed bread stuffing.
      Cajun Sausage Dressing
    • Maple roasted heirloom carrots on a serving plate topped with thyme.
      Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrots
    • A serving bowl full of crispy, roasted melting potatoes.
      Roasted Melting Potatoes
    • Two canning jars filled with homemade ham stock with a plate of carved ham in front of them.
      Homemade Ham Stock

    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Thanksgiving, the holiday that definitely revolves around food. While many families have their own traditions and dishes that they bring to the feast every year, sometimes you're looking to switch things up. These recipes include some of my favorite dishes I bring to the gathering, as well as modernized recipes with my own twist or themed dishes from around the world. Also, plenty of ideas for leftovers besides endless sandwiches.

    • A maple bourbon glazed ham sliced onto a serving platter.
      Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
    • A baking dish with Hatch chile mac and cheese with a portion removed.
      Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese
    • A serving of mirliton crawfish casserole on a plate.
      Mirliton Crawfish Casserole
    • A casserole dish of spinach Madeleine topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs.
      Spinach Madeleine
    See more Thanksgiving →

    Main Dishes

    Whether you call it a main dish, an entree, or simply dinner, these are the recipes for making a hearty meal for yourself or a crowd.

    • New Mexican style pork pozole verde with Hatch chiles, topped with radishes, onion, cilantro, and a tostado in a bowl.
      New Mexican Pork Pozole Verde
    • A Thanksgiving spread with sliced maple whiskey turkey on a serving platter with maple whiskey gravy beside it.
      Maple Whiskey Turkey and Gravy
    • A stack of Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls served with cranberry sauce and gravy.
      Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls
    • Leftover turkey and mashed potato croquettes stacked on a plate.
      Leftover Turkey & Mashed Potato Croquettes
    See more Main Dish →

    Cookie & Brownie Recipes

    Who doesn't love a good cookie or brownie? These are tried and true recipes for both, and I just know you'll love them as well.

    • A plate full of apple cider snickerdoodle cookies.
      Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
    • A plate full of Hatch green chile chocolate chip cookies.
      Hatch Green Chile Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • White chocolate key lime cookies topped with fresh key lime zest.
      White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies
    • Soft and cake Valentine's Day sugar cookies, topped with strawberry buttercream and assorted sprinkles.
      Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
    See more Cookies and Brownies →

    Cake Recipes

    From cheesecakes to layer cakes, these are some of my favorite cake recipes that I've been making. Something here for anyone with a sweet tooth.

    • A whole German sunken apple cake topped with thinly sliced apples fanned out and powdered sugar.
      German Sunken Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)
    • A slice of white chocolate cranberry cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a sugared cranberry.
      White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake
    • A slice of whole wheat pumpkin chocolate chip snack cake on a plate.
      Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Snack Cake
    • Irish porter cake on a cake stand with a slice placed down next to it.
      Irish Porter Cake
    See more Cakes →
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    About Chris

    Hi everyone! My name is Chris and I love to cook and bake. I've been in the restaurant industry for most of my adult life, and now I'm here to share recipes with everyone, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate.

    Learn more about me →

    Recently Updated

    • A bowl of creamy roasted carrot soup topped with croutons and coconut cream.
      Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
    • A sliced loaf of Irish barmbrack with some toasted and buttered slices on a plate.
      Traditional Irish Barmbrack
    • Sauteed radishes with bacon and shallots in a bowl.
      Sauteed Radishes with Bacon
    • A cinnamon apple scone with maple cinnamon glaze drizzled over top.
      Cinnamon Apple Scones
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

    More about me →

    Most Popular Recipes

    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • A slice of New Orleans bread pudding with bourbon sauce being drizzled on top.
      New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
    • A serving bowl full of maple bacon roasted brussels sprouts.
      Maple Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Crispy loaded potato skins topped with melted cheddar and bacon on a plate of shredded lettuce.
      Crispy Loaded Potato Skins

    Thanksgiving Recipes

    • A basket of honey jalapeno cornbread muffins, topped with a jalapeno ring.
      Honey Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Golden brown sweet potato dinner rolls in a glass baking dish with brown sugar cinnamon butter next to them.
      Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls
    • A maple bourbon cranberry brie bite in puff pastry and topped with candied pecans and a piece of rosemary.
      Maple Bourbon Cranberry Brie Bites
    • Maple bourbon cranberry sauce on a bowl, served at a Thanksgiving spread.
      Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
    See more Thanksgiving →

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