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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Fried Catfish

Butter Rice, Tomato Gravy, Ufra Gloss, Spicy Pickles | Chef Leah Branch of The Roosevelt

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Shakerato

Espresso, Half-and-Half, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Syrup | Roaster Kris Fulton of Sophomore Coffee

Team StarChefs 12/31/25 Team StarChefs 12/31/25

Ricotta Gnocchi

Harissa Cream, Pecorino Romano, Basil | Chef Bobby Daglio of Jardin

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Buffalo Mackerel Tails

Chef Matt Brusca of Alewife

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Shrimp-Corn Patties

Chef Kiko Fejarang of The Duchess

Team StarChefs 12/28/25 Team StarChefs 12/28/25

Red Rice Vesper

Blanco Tequila, Red Rice Sake, Lemongrass Shochu, Lemon | Bartender Jake Tarr of Oh, Darling!

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Roasted Beets

Citrus, Pine Nuts, Chermoula, Sheep's Milk Ricotta, House Crackers | Chefs Rick Cook and Tyes Cook of Manifest Bread

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Ropa Vieja Empanadas

Chef Jovana Urriola of Colada Shop

Team StarChefs 12/25/25 Team StarChefs 12/25/25

Elana

Arugula, Fennel, Stone Fruit, Sesame Seeds, Pepitas, Sumac, Honey Vinaigrette | Chef Yael Cantor of Susie’s Delicatessen

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Chicken Ballotine

Chicken Mousseline, Ground Chicken, Grilled Escarole, Herbed Potatoes, Hazelnut Salsa | Chef Michael Tsai of Three Sacks Full

Team StarChefs 12/23/25 Team StarChefs 12/23/25

Char Siu Quail

Fried Rice, Eggplant Purée, Gai Lan, Hoisin Demi-Glace, Sesame Seeds, Chive Blossoms | Chef Sean Arakaki of Itsumono

Team StarChefs 12/22/25 Team StarChefs 12/22/25

Opah

Hawaiian Chile Water Gelée, Shiso Oil, Camu Camu Vinaigrette, Dragonfruit Vinaigrette, Fried Shallots, Shiso | Chef Jacob Whitson of Whitson Hospitality

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Momotaro

White Peach Entremet, White Peach-Jasmine Ice Cream, Greek Yogurt Mousse, White Peach-Jasmine Kanten, White Peach-Jasmine Jelly, White Peach Mochi Dango, White Peach Nectar | Pastry Chef Ellie Estrada-Londo of Nisei

Team StarChefs 12/22/25 Team StarChefs 12/22/25

Lychee-Yuzu Ice Cream Cake

Lychee-Yuzu Ice Cream Cake with Yuzu-Purple Basil Tea Frozen Yogurt, Lychee Ice Cream, Basil Frangipane, Basil-Infused Marshmallow Fluff, Tapioca Pearls, Basil Oil | Pastry Chef Abigail Black of Henrietta Red