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?

Vanilla Anglaise Custard

Today we have a recipe for Vanilla Anglaise Custard, which will be prepared by Ekaterina Yablonskaya. I know you've been waiting for it! This is already the third part of a big recipe for an incredibly delicious cake. Not much is left! Just two more parts, and our cake will...

Chocolate Mousse Without Gelatin & Cake Assembly

This chocolate mousse is light, airy, and completely gelatin-free, relying on the natural richness of chocolate and the perfect emulsion of cream for stability. The key is balancing the textures—smooth, velvety mousse layered with a perfectly structured cake base. For assembly, the mousse is gently poured over the prepared layers,...

How Cakes Are Decorated: Mirror Glaze

Creating a cake with mirror glaze is like painting on a glossy canvas. The smooth, glass-like finish turns any dessert into a work of art. This glaze, made from a rich blend of white chocolate, condensed milk, and gelatin, pours effortlessly over a frozen cake, creating a flawless reflection. The...

Chocolate Truffle with Cointreau

Today we have truffles. And not mushrooms that we’ve already cooked, it’s about chocolate truffles. Actually they were called just after picking, through a similar appearance. Classic truffles are a chocolate candy with cream ganache (chocolate cream, cream and butter), then they crumble in cocoa or wafer chips, and in...

Carp Recipe with Herbs and Fried Celery

This elegant carp dish highlights the deep, delicate flavors of freshwater fish, enhanced with fragrant herbs and golden-fried celery for a satisfying crunch. The tender, flaky fish is perfectly seasoned, allowing the herbs to infuse every bite with freshness, while the crispy celery adds a unique twist. A rustic yet...

Tagliatelle with Prawns and Spinach

A delightful fusion of fresh seafood and tender greens, this tagliatelle dish combines juicy prawns with wilted spinach in a light, flavorful sauce. The pasta, coated in a delicate garlic and white wine reduction, allows the natural sweetness of the prawns to shine, while the spinach adds a touch of...

Roasted Salmon Steak Recipe

I like salmon. And I like all kinds of cooked salmon. I wrote once about this, but I’ll write again. And again, and again, until I have enough of it, which is very unlikely to happen. And, of course, I collect salmon recipes and cook salmon dishes, as for example...

Lobster with Vanilla Sauce, Sreen Pea Mousse and Black Caviar

An exquisite harmony of flavors, this dish pairs tender lobster with a silky vanilla-infused sauce, balancing the natural sweetness of the seafood. The velvety green pea mousse adds freshness and depth, while the black caviar brings a touch of indulgent salinity. A true culinary masterpiece, this gourmet creation is perfect...

Prawn Jalfrezi

Prawn Jalfrezi is a fiery and flavorful curry that brings together succulent prawns, crisp bell peppers, and onions in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices. The blend of chili, garlic, and ginger creates a bold, tangy heat, balanced by the natural sweetness of prawns. Served with fluffy rice...

Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe

Smoked Salmon Pasta Recipe represents development of the culinary and movement from the past to the present. Besides, don’t forget, author of this recipe, Stefano Antoniolli is a Italian, and pasta is what Italians are associated with. It’s easy way to cook. Enjoy!...