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A bright, cozy kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertops, a gas stove, open shelves with dishes and plants, and a white brick wall decorated with a framed picture and greenery.

Chef Ross Deutsch

Black and white close-up portrait of Ross Deutsch smiling with short dark hair and a beard, looking slightly to his right.

Hey, I'm Ross!

This Guy Cooks® is my home for recipes that everyone will love.

A native New Yorker now based in LA - Chef Ross Deutsch is committed to fostering human connection through the art of cooking. With a deep conviction in the significance of family meals, Ross shares his culinary adventures, recipes, and cooking insights on social media under the handle @thisguycooks. His mission is to make cooking accessible, enjoyable, and educational for everyone, inspiring others to discover the pleasures of cooking and the meaningfulness of shared meals.

What You'll Find Here

Amazing things to cook and bake... and of course eat!

  • Easy Recipes: If I can do it, you can do it!
  • Inventive Comfort Food: Recipes range from classics with a twist.
  • Globally Inspired & Seasonal Dishes: Expect globally inspired flavors.
  • Elevated Everyday Cooking: The site features approachable but elevated recipes for every meal.

Top 10 Recipes

  • Grilled chicken pieces topped with glossy sauce and chopped green onions are served on a plain white plate atop a wooden surface.
    Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
  • Thai Curry Mussels
  • A bowl of finely mashed yellow yam, forming a smooth, thick, and slightly textured paste, served in a light-colored dish.
    Fresh Corn Polenta
  • A piece of white rice topped with a slice of cooked Spam, wrapped together with a strip of dark seaweed, served on a light-colored ceramic plate.
    Maui Nui Venison Summer Sausage Musubi
  • A plate of crispy fried tofu topped with sautéed sliced mushrooms, served with a fresh mixed greens salad, cherry tomatoes, roasted carrots, and a balsamic glaze drizzle.
    Warm Balsamic Marinated Mushrooms
  • A beige oval plate with green beans topped with grated cheese, chopped herbs, and a yellowish dressing, arranged on a light stone surface.
    Setton Farms Pistachio Alliade Salad
  • A roasted chicken served on a white plate, topped with a rich brown sauce, diced carrots, celery, mushrooms, herbs, and lemon zest, with visible pieces of vegetables surrounding the chicken.
    Kettle & Fire Coq au Vin
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with smooth, yellow mashed food, resembling mashed plantains or a similar starchy dish.
    Fresh Corn Polenta
  • Two corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground meat, cheese sauce, sour cream, pickled red onions, hot sauce, and fresh cilantro are arranged on a dark plate.
    Ground Venison Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
  • A plate of shredded meat garnished with fresh cilantro sits on a bed of thinly sliced cabbage and carrots, served on a speckled ceramic dish.
    Asian Crispy Duck Salad

Popular Recipes

  • A close-up of glazed short ribs garnished with chopped chives, served on a bed of white rice drizzled with sauce.
    Kettle & Fire Beef Short Ribs with Crispy Rice
  • A bowl of pasta with clams, short tube-shaped noodles, orange sauce, parsley leaves, and pieces of sausage, served on a white plate.
    Ditallini with Red Pepper Pesto, Clams & Sausage
  • A crispy potato rösti topped with a poached egg, split open to reveal a runny yolk, garnished with edible purple flowers and served with a dollop of creamy herb sauce on a white plate.
    Summer Sausage Rösti with Herb Crème Fraîche
  • A plate of white rice topped with two pieces of braised chicken in a rich tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped herbs and green olives.
    Chicken Español
  • Three pieces of breaded fish topped with capers, chopped herbs, and a lemon butter sauce, served on a white plate with sauce drizzled around them.
    Pork Piccata
  • A slice of moist carrot cake with cream cheese frosting sits on a white plate, lightly sprinkled with grated zest or crumbs.
    Spiced Pumpkin Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Seasonal Recipes

  • A close-up of a freshly baked strawberry oat bar in a baking dish, showing a golden-brown crust with visible oats and chunks of strawberries throughout.
    Whole Grain Strawberry Shrub Breakfast Bars
  • A braised meat shank sits atop creamy risotto, garnished with chopped herbs and citrus zest, and drizzled with a rich, glossy brown sauce on a white plate.
    Osso Buco with Parmesan Risotto
  • Sliced barbecue ribs drizzled with sauce on a dark plate, served with a side of sautéed greens.
    Smoked Kansas City Pork Ribs with Honey Bourbon BBQ Sauce and Rainbow Chard
  • A close-up of roasted chicken pieces topped with a creamy, caper-studded sauce, served on a bed of fresh arugula and caramelized onions.
    Braised Chicken with Lemon, Leeks & White Wine
  • Six lettuce leaves arranged on a white surface, each filled with a savory mixture of finely chopped mushrooms and vegetables, topped with small pieces of red chili. Sunlight casts gentle shadows across the dish.
    Lettuce Cups w Vegan Cashew ‘Ricotta’ & Mushroom Duxelle
  • Four roasted sweet potato halves topped with a creamy sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, arranged on a light-colored plate.
    Japanese Sweet Potatoes w/ Miso Ginger Sauce

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