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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Kampachi Crudo

Compressed Watermelon and Sea Buckthorn-Watermelon Aguachile | Chef Maximillian Petty of Eden Hill

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Watermelon Le Crawl

Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Watermelon, Lime, Mint | Bartenders McLain Hedges and Mary Allison Wright of Yacht Club

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Swine ‘Em and Dine ‘Em

Brined Pork Chop, Cornbread Purée, Compressed Watermelon, Panzanella Salad, Tomato-Watermelon Vinaigrette, Pickled Watermelon Rind | Chef Jacob Coronado of Nobie’s

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Echo Park Trash Can #2

Mezcal, Clarified Watermelon Juice, Aperol, Chile, Lime Acid | Bartender Mike Capoferri of Thunderbolt

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Watermelon-Kimchi Aguachile

Shrimp, Watermelon, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Fresno Chiles, Scallions, Sesame Seeds, Perilla Leaf | Chef Angel Barreto of Anju

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Watermelon Som Tam

Green Beans, Cucumbers, Watermelon Rind, Serrano Chiles, Watermelon Vinaigrette, Fish Sauce Vinaigrette, Spicy Peanuts, Fresh Herbs, Makrut Lime Salt | Chef Gaby Maeda of Friends & Family

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Tuna Tartare

Curried Watermelon, Compressed Watermelon Rind, Flaky Salt | Chef Nina Compton of BABs

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Shrimp Ceviche

Poached Shrimp, Grilled Watermelon, Avocado, Watermelon Leche De Tigre, Espelette, Pea Shoots | Chefs Jamilka Borges and Lizzie Sestito of Lilith

Nicole Borden 7/22/21 Nicole Borden 7/22/21

Watermelon Fattoush

Fried Pita, Harissa, Smoked Feta, Whipped Labneh, Persian Cucumber, Mint, and Lime | Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi

Nicole Borden 7/19/21 Nicole Borden 7/19/21

Bucatini

Pork Belly, Watermelon, and Green Coriander | Chef Evan and Sarah Rich of Rich Table

Nicole Borden 7/16/21 Nicole Borden 7/16/21

Grilled Watermelon

Thai Chile, Lime, Crispy Garlic, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Sesame Oil, and Sea Salt | Chef Brandon Green of Tigertail + Mary

Nicole Borden 7/13/21 Nicole Borden 7/13/21

Watermelon and Fried Clams

Greek Yogurt, Honey, Habanero Sriracha, Lime, Shaved Sweet Peppers, and Mint | Chef Charlie Foster of Woods Hill Pier 4

Nicole Borden 7/10/21 Nicole Borden 7/10/21

Watermelon-Dragon Fruit Salad

Blackberries, Texas Honey, Watercress, Mint, Lemon, and Olive Oil | Chef Betty Martines of Backstreet Cafe

Nicole Borden 7/7/21 Nicole Borden 7/7/21

Charred Watermelon

Ancho Chile, Lime, Whipped Feta, Celery, Black Sesame Seeds, Pickled Watermelon Rind, and Sea Salt | Chef Bryan Lee Weaver of Redheaded Stranger

Nicole Borden 7/4/21 Nicole Borden 7/4/21

Grilled Watermelon

Prosciutto, Nam Pla, Grated Cashew, and Herbs | Chef Alex Astranti of Mercantile Dining & Provision

Nicole Borden 7/1/21 Nicole Borden 7/1/21

Watermelon Salad

Arugula, Feta, Greek Yogurt, Shallots, Lemon, Champagne Vinegar, Coriander, Chives, and Olives | Chef Alex Jackson of Haymaker

Nicole Borden 1/29/21 Nicole Borden 1/29/21

Charred Watermelon Soup

Chile-Lime Shrimp, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Jalapeno Crema | Chef Drew Ward of Artisanal Brewing Ventures