Greek Beer & Cheese Dip
This creamy beer dip from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis blends the smooth richness of cream cheese with the foamy bite of blonde beer, creating a dip that’s both bold and comforting....
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Home Cooking Recipes
Check out our selection of the best home cooking recipes provided by professional chefs!
Potato Dauphinois: French Scalloped Potatoes
Few dishes capture the essence of French comfort cooking like Potato Dauphinois. This rich, creamy gratin layers thinly sliced potatoes with butter, garlic, and thyme, all baked slowly in heavy...
Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls
Crisp, golden, and delightfully chewy, Thai Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Khanom Kai Nok Krata) are one of Thailand’s most irresistible street snacks. These bite-sized treats are made by combining mashed...
Mediterranean Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole
This wholesome Chickpea & Eggplant Casserole by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis is a celebration of Mediterranean simplicity and nourishment. Packed with fiber-rich chickpeas, roasted eggplants, and ripe tomatoes, it delivers a...
Halloween Chocolate Mousse Cups
This Halloween chocolate mousse is a quick, decadent dessert that’s as spooky as it is delicious. Made with just two main ingredients—rich melted chocolate and whipped cream—it’s a silky, creamy...
Halloween Pumpkin Cheese Balls
These adorable pumpkin-shaped cheese balls are a fun and flavorful appetizer that will steal the spotlight at any Halloween or fall gathering. Made with a rich blend of cream cheese,...
Grape Custard Tart
This elegant grape tart combines a buttery oat-based crust, silky vanilla custard, and a topping of fresh grapes for a refreshing twist on a classic fruit tart. Light, creamy, and...
Classic Greek Moussaka
Moussaka is one of the most popular—if not the most popular—Greek dishes, beloved both in Greece and abroad. This hearty casserole layers tender potatoes, golden fried eggplant, a rich ground...
Halloween Meringue Ghosts
These ghost meringues are as adorable as they are delicious—light, crisp, and sweet bites that melt in your mouth. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they’re the perfect treat...
Atelier’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Chef Bradyn Kawcak of Michelin-starred Atelier Chicago shares his elevated take on a beloved classic: sour cream coffee cake. Rich, moist, and aromatic, this version layers the comforting notes of...
Mediterranean Beetroot Yogurt Dip
This Mediterranean Beetroot Yogurt Dip is as beautiful as it is healthy and delicious. The natural sweetness of beetroot blends with yogurt, fragrant thyme, and a hint of garlic (of...
Halloween Cheesy Pretzel Broomsticks
Looking for a fun, no-fuss and super easy-to-make treat to celebrate Halloween? Chef Giorgos Tsoulis has you covered with these playful broom-shaped pretzels. Made with simple ingredients like pretzel sticks,...
Italian Meatballs with Rosemary
These Italian meatballs with rosemary are fluffy, flavorful, and ready in no time. With just 10 minutes of prep, you combine beef, pork, Parmesan, and fresh rosemary into perfectly seasoned...
Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla)
Thai Red Curry Salmon (Choo Chee Pla) is a beautifully fragrant dish where tender salmon fillets meet a rich coconut-based red curry sauce. The balance of heat from the curry...
Russian Walnut Cookies: Oreshki
Russian Walnut Cookies, called oreshki or horishky, are a beloved childhood treat across Eastern Europe. Traditionally baked in walnut-shaped molds, these crisp little shells are sandwiched together with a creamy...
Steamed Prawns w/ Glass Noodles (Goong ob Woonsen)
Thai Prawns with Glass Noodles (Goong Ob Woonsen) is a fragrant Thai-Chinese dish where prawns are cooked together with glass noodles, soy sauces, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and aromatics like...
English Asparagus with Sauce Maltaise
This recipe is a celebration of spring produce elevated by classic French technique. Tender asparagus spears are paired with a silky Hollandaise sauce enhanced by the juice and zest of...
Authentic Thai Green Chicken Curry w/ Homemade Curry Paste
This authentic version of Thai Green Chicken Curry comes to us from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Her traditional recipe begins with...
Persian Layered Rice with Millet, Nuts & Fruits
This Persian layered rice with millet, nuts and fruits is a festive and aromatic dish that highlights the art of Persian rice-making. Layered with fragrant spices, dried fruits, nuts, and...
Thai-style Braised Pork Belly w/ Egg: Tom Palo
Tom Palo, or Thai-style braised pork belly with egg, is a warm and comforting dish that’s deeply rooted in home cooking across Thailand. Pork belly and hard-boiled eggs are gently...
Kutia: Wheat Berry Pudding with Compote
Kutya (or kutia) is a festive Christmas Eve dish popular in Ukraine, Poland, and many other Central and Eastern European countries. Made with wheat, poppy seeds, honey, and nuts or...
White Bean Bruschetta with Garlic & Rosemary
Beans… like never before! Garlicky, spicy, and fragrant with fresh rosemary, this white bean bruschetta brings a humble ingredient to life with bold Mediterranean flavors. Finished with lemon zest and...
Authentic Massaman Chicken Curry
This authentic Massaman Curry comes from Chef Lyn, a talented chef and instructor at the Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok. Known for her structured yet approachable teaching style, Chef Lyn...
Ukrainian Cheesecake Casserole
This traditional Ukrainian cheesecake casserole, known locally as Zapikanka, is light, airy, and delicate, with the texture of a cheesecake soufflé. You can add any filling you like—raisins, dried apricots,...