“Weekends are for family,” states chef Walden—which for him means attending kids’ sporting events and (hopefully) a nice, sit-down dinner. The desire to sleep in on Sundays prompted Walden to turn Saturday’s surplus foodstuffs into a healthy wake-me-up.
When it comes to his heartwarming risotto, chef Lage says the more mushrooms, the better. He likes to use a blend of seasonal ‘shrooms—listing lobster, morels, chanterelle and trumpet as personal favorites…
Chef Lhuillier, a member of the bronze medal-winning crew from the 2006 World Pastry Team Championship, says his Forbidden Kiss dessert conjures fond memories of trips to Southeast Asia.