As a young boy, my family exposed me to dishes from around the world: Chelow Kebab, Pisca Andina, Chicken Satay, Hoender Pastei, and Scone-Topped Beef Casserole. In fact, the Ethiopian Restaurant at the corner of 18th and Columbia Road in D.C. was my absolute favorite as a kid. Though nowhere near being a chef myself, I appreciate the care and time put into a great meal, and I am always curious of the cultural significance and history behind the meal in question.
I grew up with the notion that great cuisine is not simply an art, but also, a language. The spices, all of the ingredients, and the aroma speak to you, and sing to you, and romance your taste buds. In fact, the recipes of renowned New York City Chef and author Marcus Samuelsson do this quite well.
Four of my friends on Twitter - ybeitollahi, 1happyjourney, YllwCkeNoFrstng and TheGourmetGirl - are some of the top food enthusiasts I know (and the inspiration for this post). I look forward to their tweets about trying delicious foods. And, I look forward to reading the tweets of the 10 chefs below. It's not just their individual recipes, but also, their unique culinary perspective in general. Each chef can be correctly described as a culinary force of nature. Check out their pages, cook their recipes, and share their flavor with your friends. And please post other great chefs on Twitter in the comment section below.
Davis is one of Australia's premier chefs and a serious flavor profiler. Her sterling culinary reputation extends far beyond the boundaries her continent. Over the Summer, I tried her truly smokin' recipe for
Bang Bang Chicken
! It's hot!
Alinat
is a popular chef, blogger, and food writer. But the highlight of his website, for me, is his
Itinerant Cookbook Project
, which involves 10 cookbooks
"traveling from hand to hand, kitchen to kitchen, city to city, continent to continent, with all 'traveling' being recorded and documented."
Very original idea!
Frankel, one of the stars of the TV hit
The Real Housewives of New York City
, is a Natural Food Chef and graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts. A bestselling author of
, she has some pretty cool recipes I've tried recently: her delicious
Mexican Turkey Burger,
and her
Asian Glazed Sea Bass.
Top notch!
This Harvard educated cook has lived and cooked all over the globe: from the hills of Aspen, CO, to the waters of South Eastern Asia and Austrailia. His dishes reflect the cultural diversity and richness of his culinary travels. His recommended recipe of baked apples and ice cream is hot.
Chefmartyrich.com
.
As Executive Chef and Culinary Director for Savory Adventures, Debbie and her husband Barry frequently host luxury getaways to Italy's most exclusive destinations. Her
Lemon Baked Chicken
&
Three Potato Salad
recipes are keepers!
On her website Deeba writes:
"My passions in life...baking, cooking, nature, art. It's mainly about FOOD as an art
." And she's right. She's one of the most respected chefs in India. Her recipes are a feast to both taste buds and eyes. I tried her chcolate strawberry shortcake and its nothing short of amazing.
Jaden is a popular food writer for the Tampa Tribune and a daytime television chef on Tampa Bay's CBS affiliate. I tried her
Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom
recipe and I highly recommend it! Check out her blog at
.
Bowen creates gourmet dishes in five minutes. Yes, five minutes. He is committed to helping folks create great gourmet meals in just minutes! In fact, a lady friend made his
Asian Chicken Stir Fry
meal for our dinner date months ago. Great taste! Check out all of his recipes:
Glenn is a personal chef, consultant, tea aficionado, and she has a great, thorough list of people and groups her services appeal to. I love her
Greek Styled Baked Chicken.
It's a winner!
Lawrence is a private chef, a food blogger, and self-styled kitchen rock star. He is the bestselling author of
, a book of 150 recipes. His Filet Mignon with Blackberry Cabernet Sauce is delicious:
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