From the Chef’s Table

Recipes That Set the Standard

Cook Like a Michelin-Star Chef! This section is made for true gourmets—people like you. I go to great lengths to convince the world’s best chefs to share their most guarded recipes. I plead, negotiate, and sometimes resort to a little creative persuasion—all to bring you the chance to recreate dishes worth traveling across the globe for.

These recipes aren’t always easy. Some require real skill, and a few are downright impossible. I call those “minced unicorn” recipes and mark them with a special sign. But for a true food lover, no challenge is too great, right?

Pan-Fried Atlantic Cod Filet with Ratatouille

Pan-Fried Atlantic Cod Fillet with Ratatouille is a delightful and well-balanced dish. The tender cod is pan-fried to perfection, with a crisp golden crust on the outside, while maintaining a flaky, moist interior. The ratatouille, made with a combination of tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, and onions, provides a rich, savory...

Sapphire Infinity

Curiously, when a photographer controls the light, the time of day or weather doesn’t matter. However, when shooting outdoors, every little detail affects the final picture....

Fruit Carpaccio with Lavender Syrup

Fruit Carpaccio with Lavender Syrup is a refreshing, visually striking dessert. Thinly sliced seasonal fruits like strawberries, kiwi, and citrus are enhanced by a fragrant lavender syrup, adding a floral note. Simple yet elegant, this dish is perfect for spring and summer, offering a healthy and delicious treat....

Banana Cake 2014

Banana Cake 2014 is a moist, flavorful cake made with ripe bananas, offering a tender crumb. Perfect for banana lovers, it pairs beautifully with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar. This easy-to-make treat is ideal for any occasion, especially comforting in fall or winter with coffee or tea....

Yaki Soba: Fried Noodles with Veal and Teriyaki Sauce

Yaki Soba with Veal and Teriyaki Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together savory, tender veal, stir-fried noodles, and a sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. The combination of crunchy vegetables and the rich umami flavor of the teriyaki sauce creates a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish...

Dark Chocolate «Supreme» with Hazelnuts and Coffee-Orange Sauce

Dark Chocolate "Supreme" with Hazelnuts and Coffee-Orange Sauce is an elegant dessert that combines rich dark chocolate with the satisfying crunch of hazelnuts. The coffee-orange sauce adds a bold contrast to the deep, bittersweet chocolate, making this a dessert that truly excites the palate. With its complex flavors, this dessert...

Lamb Chop with Herbs and Foie Gras

Lamb Chop with Herbs and Foie Gras is a luxurious, flavorful dish combining tender lamb chops with the rich decadence of foie gras. The herbs enhance the lamb’s earthy taste, while the foie gras adds a buttery texture. Perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners, it’s a bold, indulgent dish...

Country Duck Terrine with Pistachio

Country Duck Terrine with Pistachio is a rustic yet refined dish that combines the rich, savory flavors of duck with the earthy crunch of pistachios. The terrine is traditionally made by slow-cooking the duck with aromatic herbs and spices, then blending it with a creamy texture before being set in...

Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe

The Perfect Strawberry Cheesecake is a classic dessert featuring a smooth, creamy filling with a buttery, crumbly base. Topped with fresh strawberries, it balances the tangy cream cheese, sweet sugar, and rich vanilla flavors. The strawberry topping adds a fruity freshness that contrasts beautifully with the rich filling. Ideal for...

Roasted Venison Filet, Aromatic «Pomme Anna» & Black Trumpet Mushroom, Sauce Venison

This exquisite dish is a celebration of bold, rich flavors and refined textures. The venison filet, roasted to perfection, boasts a deep, gamey essence that pairs beautifully with the crisp, buttery layers of Pomme Anna. Black trumpet mushrooms add an earthy depth, enhancing the dish with their umami-packed aroma. The...