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?

Crab Claws with Winter Melon

A dish of refined simplicity, crab claws with winter melon bring together the sweetness of tender crab meat with the delicate, refreshing taste of slow-simmered winter melon. The broth, infused with ginger and aromatic herbs, enhances the natural flavors, creating a light yet deeply satisfying dish. Elegant yet comforting, this...

Marinated Duck with Chanterelles Gris and Black Pudding, Served with Pickled Cherries

An elegant and bold dish, this marinated duck is infused with aromatic spices before being perfectly seared to a crisp, golden finish. Earthy chanterelles gris and the deep, velvety richness of black pudding add layers of umami, while the tart-sweet pickled cherries provide a bright contrast. A true harmony of...

Cold scallop julienne with avocado, red caviar and truffle oil recipe

This cold scallop julienne with avocado, red caviar, and truffle oil is a masterclass in refined elegance. Delicate slices of fresh scallops mingle with the creamy richness of avocado and the briny bursts of red caviar, all brought together by the subtle earthiness of truffle oil. The addition of saffron...

Pasta with Seasonal Mushrooms

I love pasta! È la cosa migliore che mi sia mai messo in bocca! And today, I’m making something truly special—pasta with seasonal mushrooms. If it were up to me, I’d eat pasta for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day (and maybe even sneak in a few bites in...

Pork Steak with Fragrant Apples

This time, Vladimir and his sister Liana will show how to prepare grilled pork steak with fragrant apples. Then again, everything was fragrant—the steak, the apples... Writing about steak while not being able to eat one right now feels like torture....