Welcome! I’m Blair Koss. The Guy Cooks mission is to help you make memorable meals for the special people in your life. You’ll find full menus and recipes perfect for special occasions, events and dinner parties.
We’re dedicated to helping home cooks be successful in the kitchen. All recipes and menus are explained in full by me, and then tasted and graded by Jen the family food critic. Enjoy.
Latest Menus
Thanksgiving Dinner
With this menu we're are hitting all of Thanksgiving's Greatest Hits. No respectable table can be without the classics of roast
Menu: Autumn in a Parisian Bistro
This menu is right out of a Paris or Lyon bistro. Perfect cool autumn weather with a rich soup, cheese dish
Menu: Pan Seared Scallops and Risotto
This is a lighter meal that's perfect in the spring and summer time. The crunch of the Italian salad is refreshing
Southern Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo
Gumbo is a mystery dish to many people. Between the slimy okra and the tall tales of the dangers
Lake Effect Beef Stew
We live south of Buffalo New York near the shores of Lake Erie. This region is famous for massive
Black Friday Turkey Soup
This is a rich and savory soup that’s perfect for the weekend after Thanksgiving. It makes use of leftover
Roast Turkey with Extra Crisp Skin
This recipe will ensure a perfectly cooked bird, moist and flavorful. We start by brining the bird in
Crazy Good Cheese Whipped Potatoes
When it comes to Thanksgiving mashed or whipped potatoes are the most common side. In this recipe we
Stuffing with Sausage, Leeks, Apples and Walnuts
The great stuffing controversy. Cook it in the bird and you yield too little stuffing. Cook it separately
Instant Read Thermometer
I cook meat often and being able to take readings quickly without hassle is a huge benefit. How many times have
12-Inch All Clad Saute Pan
This is one of my most used pans. All Clad is forever and the quality is top notch. I use this
Stainless Steel Garlic Press
It took me a while to come around to using a garlic press. I will admit I usually just used jar