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En este país el CAOS es NORMAL: VIETNAM 🇻🇳
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En este país el CAOS es NORMAL: VIETNAM 🇻🇳
Araya Vlogs·3.5M subs·cooking
2.3M·35K·1 month ago
hanoi vietnamvietnam travel vlogvietnam street food+18
How to Cook the Perfect Steak | Chef Jean-Pierre
17:52
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How to Cook the Perfect Steak | Chef Jean-Pierre
7.6M·206K·4 years ago
chef jean-pierrethe perfect steakhow to cook steak+23
Make Butter in 10 Minutes or Less! | Chef Jean-Pierre
10:36
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Make Butter in 10 Minutes or Less! | Chef Jean-Pierre
7.5M·287K·3 years ago
butterhow to make butterhomemade butter+19
Top 10 Recipes You Need To Learn From Chef Jean-Pierre!
2:37:20
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Top 10 Recipes You Need To Learn From Chef Jean-Pierre!
5.6M·52K·3 years ago
chef jean pierrechef jean pierre mushroom saucebeef stew+10
How to Cook a Perfect Prime Rib | Chef Jean-Pierre
14:10
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How to Cook a Perfect Prime Rib | Chef Jean-Pierre
4.3M·109K·4 years ago
prime rib recipeperfect roast beefhow to make prime rib+17
Classic French Onion (Onyo) Soup! | Chef Jean-Pierre
21:29
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Classic French Onion (Onyo) Soup! | Chef Jean-Pierre
4.1M·158K·5 years ago
french onion soupfrench onion soup (dish)onion soup+16
Step by Step Guide to a Perfect Beef Wellington | Chef Jean-Pierre
38:43
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Step by Step Guide to a Perfect Beef Wellington | Chef Jean-Pierre
3.6M·88K·4 years ago
how to make beef wellingtonbeef wellington recipeeasy beef wellington recipe+15
Easy Creamy Mushroom Sauce | Chef-Jean Pierre
20:59
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Easy Creamy Mushroom Sauce | Chef-Jean Pierre
3.4M·135K·4 years ago
mushroom saucemushroom sauce recipehow to make mushroom sauce+17
Just AMAZING Beef Stew | Chef Jean-Pierre
21:49
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Just AMAZING Beef Stew | Chef Jean-Pierre
3.2M·112K·5 years ago
how to make beef stewbeef stewbeef stew crockpot+19
Creme Caramel My Favorite Dessert | Chef Jean-Pierre
21:20
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Creme Caramel My Favorite Dessert | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.9M·91K·3 years ago
creme caramel recipeeasy creme caramelhow to make creme caramel+19
I quit sugar for 30 days
11:03
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I quit sugar for 30 days
11M·280K·7 years ago
i quit sugar for 30 daysi quit sugarsugar+14
How To Make Beef Bourguignon | Chef Jean-Pierre
24:03
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How To Make Beef Bourguignon | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.6M·100K·4 years ago
how to make beef bourguignoneasy beef bourguignonbeef bourguignon recipe+18
How To Cut The Most Common Vegetables | Chef Jean-Pierre
1:22:35
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How To Cut The Most Common Vegetables | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.5M·54K·3 years ago
how to cut vegetableshow to cut vegetables like a prohow to cut vegetables like a chef+19
15 Mistakes Most Beginner Sourdough Bakers Make
21:39
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15 Mistakes Most Beginner Sourdough Bakers Make
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
10M·201K·6 years ago
how to make sourdough breadsourdough guidebeginners sourdough+18
One Guy Changed My Pizza Game Forever
17:04
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One Guy Changed My Pizza Game Forever
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
10M·301K·4 years ago
neapolitanneapolitan pizzahow to make neapolitan pizza+16
Tips For Making The Perfect Scrambled Eggs | Chef Jean-Pierre
8:41
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Tips For Making The Perfect Scrambled Eggs | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.3M·83K·4 years ago
how to make scrambled eggsbest scrambled eggsscrambled eggs recipe+16
Garlic Mushrooms Better than ANY Restaurant! | Chef Jean-Pierre
11:38
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Garlic Mushrooms Better than ANY Restaurant! | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.1M·85K·3 years ago
garlic mushroomsmushroom side dishhow to make garlic mushrooms+18
Why Every Cook Should Master Chicken Teriyaki
12:28
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Why Every Cook Should Master Chicken Teriyaki
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
8.7M·264K·5 years ago
brothersgreenmike+12
Step by Step Guide to a Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu | Chef Jean-Pierre
33:49
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Step by Step Guide to a Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu | Chef Jean-Pierre
2.0M·56K·4 years ago
how to make chicken cordon bleuchicken cordon bleu recipehow to cook chicken cordon bleu+15
These 15 Minute Dinners Will Change Your Life
15:32
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These 15 Minute Dinners Will Change Your Life
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
8.2M·240K·4 years ago
brothersgreenmike+12
Reacting To My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes ! | Chef Jean-Pierre Reacts
3:13:54
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Reacting To My Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes ! | Chef Jean-Pierre Reacts
1.9M·18K·2 years ago
reaction videochef jean pierre reactsthanksgiving recipes+19
How To Make Perfect French Fries | Chef Jean-Pierre
12:09
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How To Make Perfect French Fries | Chef Jean-Pierre
1.6M·60K·2 years ago
how to make french friesfrench fries recipecrispy french fries+19
These 15 Minute Lunches Will Change Your Life
20:31
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These 15 Minute Lunches Will Change Your Life
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
6.4M·197K·4 years ago
15 minute mealsquick mealslunch ideas+19
The Perfect Rack of Lamb | Chef Jean Pierre
39:38
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The Perfect Rack of Lamb | Chef Jean Pierre
1.5M·32K·4 years ago
rack of lambrack of lamb recipeperfect rack of lamb+20
30 Must Know Tips from a Professional Chef
55:27
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30 Must Know Tips from a Professional Chef
1.4M·55K·2 years ago
chefhow to cookkitchen hacks+25
What to eat on GLP-1 Medication: Effortless Meal Planning
11:36
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What to eat on GLP-1 Medication: Effortless Meal Planning
GLP-1 Hub·20K subs·cooking
51K·1.8K·1 year ago
effortless meal planningmedication effortless meal planningwhat to eat on glp-1+14
Binging with Babish: Krabby Supreme from Spongebob Squarepants
4:16
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Binging with Babish: Krabby Supreme from Spongebob Squarepants
28M·557K·7 years ago
spongebobsquarepantsspongebob squarepants+13
The Best Meal Plan To Lose Fat Faster (EAT LIKE THIS!)
10:28
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The Best Meal Plan To Lose Fat Faster (EAT LIKE THIS!)
12M·313K·6 years ago
weight loss diet planfat loss dietweight loss diet+18
100 Food Hacks I Learned In Restaurants
36:50
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100 Food Hacks I Learned In Restaurants
16M·365K·2 years ago
sat bawl projoshua weissmancooking hacks+27
Sauces EVERY Chef should know! | Chef Jean-Pierre
1:08:49
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Sauces EVERY Chef should know! | Chef Jean-Pierre
687K·20K·1 year ago
béchamel sauceespagnole saucetomato sauce+22
88: WHY is My Dough STILL STICKY? - Bake with Jack
7:36
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88: WHY is My Dough STILL STICKY? - Bake with Jack
970K·26K·7 years ago
whysticky bread doughoverkneaded+2
How To Eat To Lose Belly Fat (3 STAGES!)
10:05
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How To Eat To Lose Belly Fat (3 STAGES!)
9.3M·148K·3 years ago
belly fatlose belly fatbelly fat loss+21
A Revolution in Meal Prepping...
19:11
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A Revolution in Meal Prepping...
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
2.7M·84K·5 months ago
lifebymikegpro home cooksmike g+29
GAME-DAY FOOD SO GOOD IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL
18:02
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GAME-DAY FOOD SO GOOD IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL
478K·5.2K·4 months ago
sam the cooking guycookingsam cooking+22
How to Make The Best Hot Chocolate Of All Time (4 ways)
6:14
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How to Make The Best Hot Chocolate Of All Time (4 ways)
12M·461K·6 years ago
hot chocolatewinter hot chocolatechristmas recipe+18
Flaky, Juicy, Buttery Fish in Minutes, EVERY TIME! | Chef Jean-Pierre
16:27
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Flaky, Juicy, Buttery Fish in Minutes, EVERY TIME! | Chef Jean-Pierre
596K·30K·0 years ago
perfect fish recipecrispy skin fish recipelemon caper sauce for fish+17
Fried Chicken Has Never Been So Good! | Chef Jean-Pierre
17:45
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Fried Chicken Has Never Been So Good! | Chef Jean-Pierre
595K·29K·1 year ago
fried chickencrispy chickenfried chicken recipe+17
I'm taking a break my friends (After 58 years)!
8:58
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I'm taking a break my friends (After 58 years)!
576K·67K·11 months ago
chef jean-pierretaking a break videofrench chef youtube+16
American Vs. Full English Breakfast
13:17
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American Vs. Full English Breakfast
11M·349K·5 years ago
sat bawl projoshua weissmanbreakfast+21
Carrot Cake Like Never Before! | Chef Jean-Pierre
28:00
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Carrot Cake Like Never Before! | Chef Jean-Pierre
554K·28K·1 year ago
carrot cake recipemoist carrot cakeeasy carrot cake+18
TRADITIONAL Bolognese From Italy! | Chef Jean-Pierre
26:40
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TRADITIONAL Bolognese From Italy! | Chef Jean-Pierre
542K·27K·1 year ago
bolognese raguhow to make bologneseitalian food+18
Binging with Babish: Bob's Burgers
6:22
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Binging with Babish: Bob's Burgers
16M·249K·9 years ago
poutine on the ritz burgertina belchergene belcher+21
Binging with Babish: Pollos Hermanos from Breaking Bad
6:59
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Binging with Babish: Pollos Hermanos from Breaking Bad
16M·398K·5 years ago
binging with babishbabbishcooking with babish+13
NASHVILLE HOT DOGS MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO EAT A HOT DOG
9:30
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NASHVILLE HOT DOGS MIGHT BE THE BEST WAY TO EAT A HOT DOG
384K·15K·5 months ago
sam the cooking guycookingsam cooking+21
How to Knead Dough | Sally's Baking
5:34
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How to Knead Dough | Sally's Baking
375K·1.7K·2 years ago
sallys baking addictionsallys bake blogbaking recipes
SIDEMEN EAT 70,000 CALORIES IN 24 HOURS CHALLENGE
30:17
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SIDEMEN EAT 70,000 CALORIES IN 24 HOURS CHALLENGE
Sidemen·23M subs·cooking
52M·697K·7 years ago
sidemensidemen sundayssidemen eating challenge+1
Cooking Challenge Against Uncle Roger
13:46
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Cooking Challenge Against Uncle Roger
9.4M·341K·4 years ago
sat bawl projoshua weissmanuncle roger+24
The Juiciest Homemade Birria Quesa Tacos
7:02
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The Juiciest Homemade Birria Quesa Tacos
9.3M·273K·5 years ago
birriabirria tacosbirria tacos con consome+22
Why I Started Growing My Own Cigars
21:00
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Why I Started Growing My Own Cigars
LifebyMikeG·5.3M subs·cooking
1.9M·58K·1 month ago
lifebymikegmike gmike greenfield+30

Frequently asked

  • What's the secret to a clickable food thumbnail?

    Top-down or 45° hero shot, one dish dominating the frame, steam or motion if possible, and high color contrast (green herbs on red sauce, golden crust on dark plate).

  • Should I use AI-generated food images?

    Don't. AI food has telltale plastic textures and weird hand artifacts. Real food, even slightly imperfect, converts better and won't tank trust.

  • How much text should I add?

    Less than other niches. The food is the hook; words like 'EASY' or 'BEST EVER' can help but should never overlap the dish itself.

  • Why do tier-list thumbnails work for food?

    Familiar format, clear premise ('I ranked every fast-food fry'), and visual variety — a grid of foods is more interesting than one shot. Use them sparingly so they don't lose novelty.