Chef Denise Foodie Travel & Recipes — Chef Denise

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Here I share the best of my favorite cuisines, tips on discovering regional specialties, and my healthy recipes inspired by traditional ingredients and dishes—all to help you have amazing food experiences at home and around the world.

american • asian • french • italian • mediterranean • mexican

Pizza Rustica (Pizzagaina): Italian Easter Meat Pie

Pizza Rustica (Pizzagaina): Italian Easter Meat Pie

Italian, RecipesDenise MacukMarch 6, 2026EasterComment

Easy Rocky Road Candy Recipe with Biscoff Cookies

Easy Rocky Road Candy Recipe with Biscoff Cookies

American, RecipesDenise MacukMarch 2, 2026candyComment

Easy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe: Healthy Mediterranean

Easy Stuffed Eggplant Recipe: Healthy Mediterranean

Mediterranean, RecipesDenise MacukFebruary 26, 2026eggplantComment

Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad: Easy 30-Minute Recipe

Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad: Easy 30-Minute Recipe

Italian, RecipesDenise MacukFebruary 20, 2026pasta, pesto, ShrimpComment

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe: Easy One-Pot Classic

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe: Easy One-Pot Classic

Italian, RecipesDenise MacukFebruary 18, 2026chickenComment

YUM! Easy Lobster Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce

YUM! Easy Lobster Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce

American, Italian, RecipesDenise MacukFebruary 12, 2026Lobster, pastaComment

13 Must-Try Big Bear Restaurants for Every Craving

13 Must-Try Big Bear Restaurants for Every Craving

American, TravelDenise MacukFebruary 4, 2026restaurants, Big Bear Comments

Sausage and Peppers Recipe: One-Pan Italian Dinner

Sausage and Peppers Recipe: One-Pan Italian Dinner

Italian, American, RecipesDenise MacukJanuary 18, 2026sausage, sandwichComment

Spanakopita Triangles: Individual Greek Spinach Pies

Spanakopita Triangles: Individual Greek Spinach Pies

Mediterranean, RecipesDenise MacukJanuary 15, 2026Greek food, appetizerComment

Caramelized Bananas Recipe: Quick, Easy, & Delicious

Caramelized Bananas Recipe: Quick, Easy, & Delicious

American, RecipesDenise MacukJanuary 9, 2026dessert, bananaComment

Best Restaurants in New York for First-Time Visitors

Best Restaurants in New York for First-Time Visitors

American, TravelDenise MacukJanuary 5, 2026New York, NYC, restaurants Comments

Delicious Ground Turkey Recipes for Healthy Meals

Delicious Ground Turkey Recipes for Healthy Meals

American, RecipesDenise MacukDecember 21, 2025ground turkeyComment

20 Italian Food Traditions for a Cultural Journey

20 Italian Food Traditions for a Cultural Journey

Italian, TravelDenise MacukDecember 14, 2025Traditions Comments

Fancy Appetizer Shrimp Cocktail: Easiest Recipe Ever

Fancy Appetizer Shrimp Cocktail: Easiest Recipe Ever

American, RecipesDenise MacukDecember 7, 2025ShrimpComment

10 Best Condiments for Charcuterie Board Perfection

10 Best Condiments for Charcuterie Board Perfection

French, Italian, Recipes, AmericanDenise MacukDecember 2, 2025charcuterie, cheese, appetizersComment

5 Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall: Sweet & Savory

5 Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall: Sweet & Savory

American, RecipesDenise MacukNovember 23, 2025PumpkinComment

White Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe with Cranberries

White Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe with Cranberries

American, RecipesDenise MacukNovember 3, 2025candy Comments

Best Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe in 10 Minutes

Best Cold Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe in 10 Minutes

American, RecipesDenise MacukOctober 27, 2025dip, leftover chicken Comments

Pumpkin Gnocchi Recipe with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Pumpkin Gnocchi Recipe with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Italian, RecipesDenise MacukOctober 20, 2025pasta, Pumpkin, gnocchi Comments

5-Ingredient Pumpkin Dip Recipe for an Easy Dessert

5-Ingredient Pumpkin Dip Recipe for an Easy Dessert

American, RecipesDenise MacukOctober 17, 2025Pumpkin, dessert, dipComment