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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 baking dish full of cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham.
      Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
    • A slice of ham and potato frittata on a plate with the whole frittata in the background.
      Ham & Potato Frittata
    • A slice of overnight ham and cheese strata on a plate with the baking dish behind it.
      Overnight Ham & Cheese Strata
    • German white asparagus topped with hollandaise sauce and fresh parsley.
      German White Asparagus (with Hollandaise Sauce)

    Easter Recipes

    Celebrate Easter and Spring with some traditional recipes from around the world and other fun recipes you can make with your kids.

    • A bowl of Sicilian fennel and orange salad with pomegranate arils.
      Sicilian Fennel & Orange Salad
    • A partially carved peach and bourbon glazed baked ham on a serving platter.
      Peach and Bourbon Glazed Ham
    • A plate of decorated strawberry Oreo truffles with one cut in half.
      Strawberry Oreo Truffles
    • Maple roasted heirloom carrots on a serving plate topped with thyme.
      Maple Roasted Heirloom Carrots
    See more Easter โ†’

    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.

    • A plate of Louisiana red beans and rice with pork, served with white rice and cornbread.
      Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
    • Sliced wedges of the New Orleans muffaletta sandwich on a serving plate, topped with a pepperoncini and Kalamata olives.
      New Orleans Muffaletta Sandwich
    • A large bowl of leftover turkey gumbo served with white rice and gumbo file.
      Leftover Turkey Gumbo
    • A maple bourbon glazed ham sliced onto a serving platter.
      Maple Bourbon Glazed Ham
    See more Main Dish โ†’

    Spring Recipes

    Coming out of the colder winter months, spring is the time for colorful fruits and fresh vegetables. Celebrate the season with vibrant dishes both sweet and savory.

    • A bowl of creamy roasted carrot soup topped with croutons and coconut cream.
      Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup
    • Sauteed radishes with bacon and shallots in a bowl.
      Sauteed Radishes with Bacon
    • Triple-layered strawberry cheesecake bars topped with strawberry slices on a plate.
      Triple-Layered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
    • White chocolate strawberry cupcake topped with strawberry buttercream and a strawberry dipped in white chocolate next to it.
      White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
    See more Spring โ†’

    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 white chocolate raspberry cheesecake bar topped with whipped cream and a fresh raspberry.
      White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
    • 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
    See more Cookies and Brownies โ†’

    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 slice of Irish apple cake topped with vanilla custard sauce.
      Irish Apple Cake
    • 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
    See more Cakes โ†’
    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 โ†’

    Recently Updated

    • Italian Easter bread braided and shaped into a wreath, decorated with colored eggs and pastel sprinkles.
      Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua)
    • A wooden serving bowl full of honey butter yeast rolls with honey buttered tops.
      Honey Butter Dinner Rolls
    • A buttered slice of Guinness brown bread on a plate with the loaf behind it.
      Irish Guinness Brown Bread
    • An olive salad in a large bowl, served with assorted crackers.
      Olive Salad for Muffaletta Sandwich
    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 โ†’

    Spring Recipes

    • A slice of strawberry rhubarb lattice pie on a white plate, topped with vanilla ice cream.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Lattice Pie
    • Strawberry rhubarb streusel muffins on a black plate with a large, red strawberry next to them.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins
    • Close up of a slice of 3-layer carrot cake with cream cheese, frosting with the whole cake in the background.
      My Best Carrot Cake
    • multicolored easter blossom cookies on easter plate
      Easter Cream Cheese Blossom Cookies
    See more Spring โ†’

    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
    • 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

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