Recipes

by Chef Paul Saucedo, owner and pastry chef of Cocoa Bean in Geneva

Summer calls for dishes that feel both refined and grounded in simplicity—where the ingredients speak clearly and each element has purpose. This grilled sea bass captures that balance. Finished with lemon, fresh herbs, and a generous drizzle of olive oil, it highlights the natural flavor of the fish while offering brightness and depth in every bite.

A beloved Provençal vegetable dish passed down through generations, ratatouille celebrates the height of summer's harvest. Delicate layers of eggplant, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and sweet peppers are gently roasted with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs until tender and fragrant. Elegant yet approachable, it is a beautiful accompaniment to Grilled Sea Bass with Lemon & Herbs and a celebration of the season's finest produce.

This watermelon gazpacho captures that spirit. Brightened with citrus and layered with subtle savory notes, it highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit while offering just enough contrast to keep each bite interesting.

by Chris Curren, Chef, The Graceful Ordinary

by Marcel’s Culinary Director, Chef Brandy Fernow

by Kevin Gillespie, Executive Chef, Atwater’s

This Cioppino is a celebration of briny bounty to warm your soul this winter. Built on a tomato–wine broth layered with aromatics, it brings together the richness of the sea with comforting depth and elegance. It’s a dish meant to linger over — best enjoyed with crusty bread, good wine, and even better company.

This Chocolate Avocado Mousse is rich, creamy, and quietly surprising. Deep cocoa flavor takes center stage, while ripe avocado lends silkiness without announcing itself. It’s a dessert that feels indulgent first and thoughtful second—perfect for candlelit evenings and unhurried conversation.

Wide ribbons of pasta folded with tender chicken, briny capers, and artichokes—lifted with lemon and herbs—this dish brings warmth to the table while keeping the palate light and alive.

Flaky, golden pastry paired with a creamy, comforting filling—this reimagined pot pie captures the familiar flavors we love, finished with a lighter, more elegant touch.

Salmon Wellington is a dish that signals occasion without excess. Wrapped in golden puff pastry and layered with leeks, fennel, fresh herbs, and a silken béchamel, it balances richness with restraint. Elegant yet comforting, this version feels equally at home at a dinner party or a meaningful night in.