RECIPES

Whether you’ve been a reader since the late 90s or just started to work the line, get some inspiration straight from the StarChefs’ community. All recipes are provided directly from the featured professionals and are not recipe tested by StarChefs or any of its affiliates.

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Hot Nug

Nashville Hot Chicken, Chicken Mayonnaise, Pickles, Sesame Roll | Chef Paul Taylor of My Only Friend

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Maryland Lobster Carpaccio

Adobo Aguachile, Blood Orange, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Flaky Salt | Chef Ria Montes of Fish Shop

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Burnt Offering

Rum, Espresso, Campari, Coffee Liqueur, Burnt Espresso Syrup, Cardamom Bitters, Thai Tea-Coconut–Cardamom Foam | Bartender Tracy Javier of VUE Rooftop at Hotel Washington

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Grilled Monkfish

Red Butcher Polenta Cake, Garleek Sauce, Garleek Greens | Chef Bart Hutchins of Butterworth’s

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Incredible Hulk

Pineapple–Banana–Infused Cognac, Hpnotiq, Lime, Simple Syrup, Soda Water, Mint | Bartender Ashtyn Harris of Press Club Cocktail Bar

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Fondant Sunchokes

Chicken Jus–Carob Glaze, Black Harissa Yogurt, Fresh Herbs, Pickled Sunchokes, Pickled Chiles | Chef Nico Christiansen of La' Shukran

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Lobster-Tomato Salad

Heirloom Tomatoes, Lobster Tail, Basil Oil, Tomato Water, Chives | Chef Walter Alvarado of Salamander

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El Tacote

New York Strip Steak, Chihuahua Cheese, Avocado Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Chicharrón, Flour Tortillas | Chef Alam Menzed of Apapacho Taqueria

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Squid Ink Orecchiette

Jumbo Crab, Crab-Tomato Sauce, Herb Ricotta, Panko Breadcrumbs, Parsley | Chef Jeffrey Williams of Willowsong

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Candied Honeynut Squash

Mixed Greens, Celery, Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Lemon Vinaigrette | Chef Tyson Barrett of Ellē

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Picarónes

Shallot Escabeche, Lucuma Aïoli, Ají Amarillo Syrup, Allium Ash, Fresh Herbs | Chefs Miguel Guerra and Tatiana Mora of Mita

Team StarChefs 1/15/26 Team StarChefs 1/15/26

Breakfast of Champiñones

Toasted Sesame–Infused Charanda, Reposado Tequila, Lime, Plantain Oleo Saccharum, Ancho Chile Liqueur, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushrooms | Bartender Tracy Eustaquio of Pascual

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Sungold Tomato Pie

Sungold Tomato Sauce, Stracciatella, Basil, Fleur de Sel, Olive Oil, Sourdough Pizza | Chef Russell Smith of Alfreda

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Tuna Bolognese

Gnocchi, Lemon, Pickled Aji Amarillo Chiles, Parsley, Oregano Breadcrumbs | Chef George Madosky of a.kitchen at Hotel AKA Washington Circle

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Crab-Potato Salad

Pee Wee Potatoes, Shito, Garlic Aïoli, Lemon, Mustard, Celery, Fresh Herbs | Chef Martel Stone of Dōgon

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Mochi Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Filling, Rum Raisins, Maple-Brown Butter Frosting | Bakers Jason and Yuri Oberbillig of SakuSaku Flakerie

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Tacos de Lengua

Braised Beef Tongue, Salsa Verde, White Onions, Cilantro, Lime, Corn Tortillas | Chef Alam Méndez of Apapacho Taqueria

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Hot Chicken Bao

Fried Chicken Thighs, Banana Ketchup, Japanese Mayonnaise, Pickled Cucumbers, Spiced Oil, Buko Pandan Bao | Chef Julie Cortes of Kayu