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

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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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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THIS GUY COOKS® is my home for recipes that everyone will love.

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Popular Recipes

  • 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
  • Five pieces of toasted bread topped with creamy white cheese and freshly grated cheese are arranged on a beige plate. The cheese is sprinkled generously, leaving shavings scattered on the plate.
    Onion Cups with Pecorino Romano
  • Four crispy, golden-brown breaded chicken tenders with visible salt flakes on a dark gray surface.
    Mushroom Croquettes

Seasonal Recipes

  • A bowl of crispy diced potatoes mixed with sausage slices, topped with a poached egg that is beginning to ooze its runny yolk over the savory hash.
    Summer Sausage Hash with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette
  • A jar labeled Peach Ginger Shrub, a container of glycine powder, and a glass of ice with a light orange drink are placed on a dark wooden counter in a kitchen setting.
    Peach Ginger Glycine Shrub
  • A glazed roasted duck leg served on a bed of arugula with golden roasted baby potatoes and a drizzle of sauce.
    Dutch Oven–Braised Duck with Figs & Red Wine
  • Four browned meatballs are served on a bed of rice, topped with sliced cucumbers and sesame seeds, on a dark plate.
    Spicy Venison & Kimchi Meatballs
  • Sliced roasted pork tenderloin topped with green herb sauce, served with vine-roasted cherry tomatoes and a bed of sautéed greens on a white plate.
    Venison Medallions w/ Tomato Confit & Chimichurri
  • Seven browned meatballs sit on a creamy white sauce, garnished with grated cheese, served on a white plate with a brown rim.
    Classic Beef Meatballs w/ Truffle Parmesan Cream

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