Salad Olivier

Salad Olivier was invented and served for the first time at the Winter Palace to Tsar Nicholas II by his French chef, Monsieur Oliver. Unlike his royal employer, the chef escaped from Russia after the Revolution and prospered as proprietor Read More …

Thai Flavored Chicken Burger

“Chicken burgers” Thai style! These are packed with a myriad of flavors reminiscent of Thailand. The Thai might enjoy something like this in the form of a kebab or skewer on sugar cane, but since hamburgers are about my favorite Read More …

Bally’s Casino Bordeaux Butter

Red roses and red hearts often signify romance. Christopher Clark, Bally’s assistant executive chef, creates a heart-shaped molded butter pat. Unlike some of his peers, Clark does not rely on tomatoes to create the red color. Bordeaux wine is responsible Read More …

The Main Course Restaurant New England Clam Chowder

Following is a recipe from Shawn Joyce, chef at The Main Course restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware. Joyce prefers to serve the chowder the day after it is made, when the starch from the potatoes thickens the soup and flavors meld Read More …

Lespinasse Restaurant Turkey Croquettes

Source: Executive Chef Christian Delouvrier, Lespinasse, New York City Rather than making the traditional turkey sandwich the day after, Chef Delouvrier suggests shredding leftover turkey meat and making turkey croquettes. 5 cups leftover turkey meat, shredded 3 eggs 2 tablespoons Read More …

Baked Goose

Stary Cherdak’s head chef, Michael Galeyev, shares a recipe for baked goose stuffed with meat and white mushrooms and served with cranberry sauce The Moscow Times 1 whole goose, 3.5 kg-4 kg Marinade: 700 ml dry white wine 50 g Read More …

Chestnut Savarin with Rum and Vanilla Sauce

The Moscow Times Pastry chef Wolfgang Wagenleitner of the Marriott Grand Hotel shares a recipe for a nutty mousse with a kick. Chestnut Savarin: 300g chestnut puree 10g vanilla essence 120g powdered sugar 50g Captain Morgan dark rum 250g 35 Read More …

Roasted Alaskan halibut with crushed potato, fennel arugula salad and tomato shallot coulis

“A great spring dish that pairs wonderfully with a Pouilly-Fumeâ” is Roasted Alaskan halibut with crushed potato, fennel arugula salad and tomato shallot coulis, said Chef Frederick Pierrel, a restaurant consultant and executive chef of The Lakefront Restaurant in Mammoth Read More …

Wild Summer Salmon

As Executive Chef of Southern California’s Toast to the West Coast, Chef Adam Navidi has something special in mind when it comes to an offering for a late spring dinner, especially if want to catch your own meal Entree 8-10 Read More …

Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil

While associated with New York’s celebrated Park Avenue Cafe, Chef David Burke developed Whipped Potatoes with Basil Oil – one of the most popular items on the menu. It is served as a side dish or under a poached or Read More …

Fried Quail With Stolichny Salad

Yar’s head chef, Maxim Tarusin, shares a recipe for quail, which he says can be found at gourmet grocery stores around Moscow or via the Internet shop Russky Dvor. Per serving: 1/2 quail torso 3g soy sauce 3g chile sauce Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …

Apple Terrine of Foie Gras with Apple Brioche Charlotte, Fresh Blackberry Sauce, and Upland Cress

Although Michael Mina is known for his inventive fish and seafood preparations, his San Francisco restaurant actually serves more foie gras than almost any other establishment in the country. Michael’s background as a pastry chef influenced the creation of this Read More …

Ginger Marmalade Grilled Chicken Salad

Credit for the original recipe goes to Jorge Navarro, the chef-owner of Café Navarro, a cozy, Caribbean-style spot in Eugene, Oregon. 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/8 cup orange marmalade 1/8 cup apricot jam 2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled Read More …

Lager Chocolate Cream Puffs

“The inspiration for this cream puff dish came simply from combining my favorite dessert with my favorite beer. Lagers work well with many desserts, especially chocolates. Here, the subtle bitterness from the hops plays well with the sweetness in the Read More …

Wolfgang Puck’s Pumpkin Pie

Wolfgang Puck is a German-born chef who has made his mark in California. He has such goldmines as Spago’s in LA and Stars in the City plus a few more salted away around the globe. This is Wolfgang Puck’s very Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …

Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Vegetables in Sweet Potato Cream

Chef Paul Prudhomme learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to use only earth’s finest harvests in his food. Prudhomme recommends a great spring recipe for vegetarians to try that is Read More …