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

Team StarChefs 6/15/25 Team StarChefs 6/15/25

Sun-Ripened

Strawberry-Infused Campari, Italicus, Tomato Water, Soda Water | Bartender Gabriela Holzer of Thyme Table

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Blackened Scallops

Roasted Carrot Purée, Creamed Kale, Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios | Chef Nick Dlugoss of Betts at Kimpton Schofield Hotel

Team StarChefs 6/13/25 Team StarChefs 6/13/25

Grounds for Divorce

Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Campari, Coffee Liqueur, Cocoa Bitters, Orange | Bartender Jeffrey Siefer of Prosperity Social Club

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Dolce Notte

Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Panna Cotta, TCHO Dark Chocolate Crémeux, Candied Cardamom Cashews, Amaro Cherries | Pastry Chef Michael Kelliher of Patron Saint Cafe + Bar

Team StarChefs 6/11/25 Team StarChefs 6/11/25

Chicken Inasal Bánh Mì

Lemongrass-Marinated Chicken Thigh, Sili Sauce, Atchara, Spicy Mayonnaise, Pickled Chiles, Cucumber, Cilantro, Baguette | Chefs Nancy Dominguez and Leicel Ros of Sili

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Risotto-Stuffed Squid

Clam Sausage-Saffron Risotto, Squid Ink-Black Garlic Sauce, Tempura-Fried Squid Tentacle, Preserved Lemon Gremolata | Chef Ashley Moncada of Brasserie Laurel

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Pina Colada Sundae

Coconut Sorbet, Pineapple Sorbet, Rum Cream, Pineapple Jam, Rum Meringue, Dehydrated Pineapple, Coconut Crumble, Lime Zest | Pastry Chef Zasha Gazder of Sunny’s Steakhouse

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Frango Piri Piri

Piri Piri Chicken Breast and Chicken Leg Roulade, Chickpeas, Red Pepper Coulis, Coriander Parmentier, Cilantro | Chef Miguel Massens of Sereia

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Goat Cheese Cheesecake

Poached Quince, Florentines, Sea Salt | Pastry Chef Maite Zarrabeitia of Amara at Paraiso

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Smoked Brisket

Coffee-Rubbed Brisket and Mole Poblano | Chef Harry Coleman of Smoke & Dough