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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.

    • A serving bowl filled with Cajun maque choux that contains corn, onions, peppers, and bacon.
      Cajun Maque Choux
    • half chicken quesadilla
      Restaurant Style Chicken Quesadilla
    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • Strawberry rhubarb streusel muffins on a black plate with a large, red strawberry next to them.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

    Newest Recipes

    • Savory ham and cheese scones resting on a marble slab.
      Savory Ham and Cheese Scones
    • A bowl of ham and potato soup topped with shredded cheddar, bacon, and parsley.
      Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
    • A bunch of chocolate covered strawberry blossom cookies on marble with some Hershey's Kisses in the back.
      Chocolate Covered Strawberry Blossom Cookies
    • A small bowl of smoky beer cheese dip, served with soft pretzel bites.
      Beer Cheese Dip

    Summer Recipes

    Summer is time to celebrate all things BBQ and sides with hot veggies and cold pastas. Popular recipes for the summer include things like fresh corn and watermelon, with desserts focused on berries, rhubarb, and key limes.

    • A basket of honey jalapeno cornbread muffins, topped with a jalapeno ring.
      Honey Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
    • Triple-layered strawberry cheesecake bars topped with strawberry slices on a plate.
      Triple-Layered Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
    • Blueberry watermelon salad in a large bowl, topped with mint.
      Blueberry Watermelon Salad
    • A large glass bowl and smaller side bowl of watermelon arugula salad.
      Watermelon Arugula Salad
    See more Summer →

    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 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
    • A slice of Thanksgiving leftovers quiche made with turkey and stuffing.
      Thanksgiving Leftovers Quiche
    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.

    • Soft and cake Valentine's Day sugar cookies, topped with strawberry buttercream and assorted sprinkles.
      Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies
    • A bourbon pumpkin cheesecake bar topped with maple whipped cream and brown sprinkles.
      Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
    • Valentine themed cream cheese blossom cookies in a large bowl.
      Valentine Heart Blossoms
    • A plate of Meyer lemon crinkles with a stack of cookies next to it.
      Meyer Lemon Crinkle 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 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
    • Close up view of a sliced, glazed, lemon blueberry pound cake on a white plate with blueberries and lemon zest around it.
      Glazed Lemon Blueberry Pound 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 homemade chicken noodle soup with chunks of chicken and egg noodles.
      Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Pot of chicken and vegetables for creating homemade chicken stock.
      Homemade Chicken Stock
    • A cutting board showing how to cut chicken wings into their separate parts.
      How to Cut Chicken Wings
    • Browned and salted homemade soft pretzel bites stacked on a plate.
      Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites
    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

    • A serving bowl filled with Cajun maque choux that contains corn, onions, peppers, and bacon.
      Cajun Maque Choux
    • half chicken quesadilla
      Restaurant Style Chicken Quesadilla
    • Crispy oven baked chicken wings stacked on a plate, served with celery sticks.
      Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
    • Strawberry rhubarb streusel muffins on a black plate with a large, red strawberry next to them.
      Strawberry Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

    Summer Recipes

    • Large white serving bowl filled with a creamy, smoky pasta salad.
      Smoky Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
    • A black bowl filled with smashed cucumber salad tossed with chili crisp.
      Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pai Huang Gua)
    • Large bowl of easy pasta salad without mayo. Made with tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, pepper, basil, and chickpeas.
      Easy Pasta Salad (No Mayo)
    • A large glass bowl with pineapple coleslaw with a small side dish of it next to the larger bowl.
      Spicy Pineapple Slaw
    See more Summer →

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