Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Christopher Brooks of The Dining Room at Blantyre in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Berkshires graciously shares his recipes for Cucumber Panna Cotta; New England Cod with Zucchini Cake and Romesco; and Peach and Raspberry Salad. Once a former Gilded Age mansion, Blantyre is a stunning luxury hotel with 19 rooms and suites, and has an award-winning fine dining restaurant featuring exceptional country house cuisine.

Chef Scott Uehlein for Canyon Ranch Lenox in Lenox, Massachusetts in The Berkshires tempts the palate with his creative recipes for Chilled Cucumber and Arugula Soup; Strawberry, Chicken, and Arugula Salad; and Salmon with Blueberry Mango Salsa, proving that eating healthy does not have to mean boring menus. Bon Appétit!

Chef Michael Pancheri shares a delectable taste of the farm to table concept of allium restaurant + bar in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in The Berkshires, with his recipes for Chickpeas Crisped in Hot Oil; Mixed Green Salad with Candied Pecans and Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette; and Wood-Grilled Berkshire Pork with Great Northern Beans, Winterbor Kale and Honeycrisp Applesauce.

The Dining Room at Wheatleigh in Lenox, Massachusetts in The Berkshires is sumptuous elegance set in an Italian villa that perfectly complements the contemporary American interpretation of French cuisine expertly prepared by Chef Jeffrey Thompson. Passionately creative, Chef Jeffrey Thompson shares a delectable taste of the restaurant with his recipes for Pan Seared Foie Gras, Puy Lentils, Baby Turnips, Green Apple Mustard Sorbet; and Sablefish, Parmesan Gnocchi, Cauliflower, and Shellfish Boudin.

Chef Dwayne LiPuma of the award-winning American Bounty Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York shares a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipe for Roasted Halibut with Clams, which is reflective of the restaurant's focus on American regional cuisine.

Alain V. De Coster, C.E.C, C.C.A., Lecturing Instructor at Escoffier Restaurant at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York shares his culinary insight, passion for teaching, and a very tasty recipe for Poached Halibut Fillet, PEI Mussels, Manila Clams and Shrimp, Vegetable Julienne, and Saffron Scented Natural Broth.

Chef Michael Skibitcky of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York shares the spirit of the holiday season with his delicious recipes for Turkey and Wild Rice Soup, Turkey Pot Pie, Squash With Dried Cranberries and Toasted Pecans, Green Beans with Bacon, Shallots, and Mushrooms, and Pecan Pie. Happy Holidays!

Award-winning Chef Enrique Olvera Figueras of La Purificadora Restaurant at the La Purificadora Hotel en Puebla located in Puebla, Mexico shares a delicious taste of México with his recipes for Sea Bass "Cebiche" and "Esquites" with Mayonnaise Gelatin.

Mole Poblano, a rich and spicy sauce that is made with chocolate, chile peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic and plantains, is one of the most famous recipes of Cocina Poblana (Pueblan Cuisine), and Chef Alonso Hernández of the restaurant Sacristia de la Compañía at the Mesón Sacristía de la Compañía in Puebla, Mexico graciously shares his delicious recipe that is sure to make you want to book a trip to Puebla immediately to taste the other famous dishes of the region.

Chef Chris Montero of Bacco in New Orleans, Louisiana shares his recipes for Panko Crusted Boudin and Seared Scallop with Wheat Beer Mustard and Louisiana Popcorn Rice Cakes, Bulgogi Wagu Hanger Steak with Kim Chee and Herbed Polenta Cake, and Louisiana Berry Semifredo Crisp from a Spirited Dinner that paired cocktails created by Bar Chefs Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta aka The Spirited Travelers of Luxury Experience Company with each of his courses as part of the Tales of the Cocktail 2009 celebration.

Chef Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran is a young and passionately creative chef who is also a distinguished member of the Icelandic National Culinary Team. She graciously shares a taste of her restaurant, Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn) with her delicious and inspired recipes for a two-course menu of Wild Salmon with Yuzu Miso and Onion Pakoda and Breast of Puffin with Smoked Eel, Mango, and Coco.

Uppskrift frá Yfirmatsveinn Chef Hrefna Rósa Jóhannsdóttir Sætran - Fish Market (Fiskmarkaðurinn), Reykjavik, Iceland - Viltur lax með yuzu misó og lauk pakoda köku, og Lundabringa með reyktum ál, mangó og kókosdressingu.

Björn Eriksson, Hotel Manager of Restaurant 4 at Hotel Rangá in Hella, Iceland, who is a former restaurant chef and Swedish rock star, shares his longtime favorite recipe for Fish Soup à la BB at Hotel Rangá.

Chef Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson of the elegant, fine dining The Gallery Restaurant at the Hotel Holt in Reykjavik, Iceland shares his culinary vision and provides a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipe for Flounder Fillet under False Fish Scales with Whipped Nut Oil and Vanilla Seasoned Meat Stock.

Uppskrift frá Yfirmatsveinn Fridgeir Ingi Eriksson - The Gallery Restaurant - Hotel Holt, Reykjavik, Iceland - Smálúða undir fölsku hreisti í grænmetishlaupi,þeytt í hnetu olíu og vanillukryddduðu kjötsoði.

All that glitters in Reykjavik, Iceland is not gold, sometimes it is silver, as in the case of the aptly named Silfur restaurant, which means silver in Icelandic, and is where Chef Hafthor Sveinsson shines brightly creating culinary magic. He shares a delicious taste of Silfur restaurant with recipes for Langoustine Roll with Fried Langoustine, Rhubarb and Langoustine Glaze, and Lightly Salted Cod with Cardamom Glaze and Cauliflower Purée.

Uppskrift frá Yfirmatsveinn Hafthor Sveinsson -Silfur restaurant, Reykjavik, Iceland - Humar rúlla með steiktum humri, rabbarbara og humarkjarna, og Léttsaltaður þorskur með kardimommugljáa og blómkálsmauki.

Father and son chefs, Úlfar Eysteinsson and Stefan Úlfarsson of 3 Frakkar Restaurant in Reykjavik, Iceland prove that two chefs in the kitchen are better than one. Specializing in Icelandic seafood and traditional cuisine, they provide a tempting taste of the restaurant with their delicious recipe for  Hashed Fish Úlfar's Style with Black Bread.

Uppskrift frá Yfirmatsveinn Úlfar Eysteinsson og Yfirmatsveinn Stefan Úlfarsson - 3 Frakkar (Þrír Frakkar hjá Úlfari), Reykjavik, Iceland - Plokkfiskur að hætti Úlfars með seyddu rúgbrauði.

When you are the chef at Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel in Montréal, Canada, which has the distinction that it was the oldest Inn in North America dating to 1754, there is a certain responsibility to uphold, which Executive Chef Jean-Marc Mathieu does beautifully, deftly combining traditional and modern French cuisine in a charming setting.

La recette de Chef Jean-Marc Mathieu - Auberge Le Saint-Gabriel dans Montréal, Canada, pour Fève au lard du Saint-Gabriel. Bon Appetit!

Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Curtat of Nuances léveil des sens at the Casino de Montréal in Canada shares his vision of "awakening the senses" and a delectable recipe for Lobster Salad in an Asparagus Chartreuse, with Balsamic Vinegar, and Olive Oil.

La Recette Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Curtat de Nuances léveil des sens at the Casino de Montréal dans Canada pour Salade de homard dans une chartreuse d'asperge, vinaigre balsamique et huile d'olive vierge.

Executive Chef François Blais of Panache Restaurant at Auberge Saint-Antoine in Québec, Canada shares his recipes for a lovely two-course menu for Mr. Leblond's Golden Beet and Granny Smith Apple Salad, and Hachis Parmentier - Hare from Québec, which reflects the restaurant's focus of "French Canadian cuisine with a twist."

Les recettes de Exécutive Chef François Blais de Panache Restaurant à Auberge Saint-Antoine "une cuisine québécois traditionnelle "revisitée" dans Québec, Canada pour Salade de betteraves jaunes de M. Leblond et pommes Granny Smith, vinaigrette au jus de panais et huile de noisette, et Hachis Parmentier de lièvre sauvage du Québec glacéau fromage de chèvre.

Executive Chef Robert Saulnier of Restaurant Le Graffiti in Québec, Canada provides a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipe for Shrimp and Scallops Fricassée perfumed with Star Anise.

La recette de Exécutive Chef Robert Saulnier de Restaurant Le Graffiti dans Québec, Canada pour Fricassée de Crevettes et Pétoncles au parfum d'anis étoile.

Australian Executive Chef Frank Brunacci of Sixteen at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago knew at a young age that he wanted to be a chef; dedication and determination, along with a creative spirit have helped him achieve his goal and set culinary standards around the world. He graciously shares his signature recipe of Duck Percik.

Executive Chef Michele Mazza of Il Mulino New York at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida shares a delicious taste of Italy with his recipes for Soft-Shell Crabs, Fried Calamari, and Ravioli Porcini.

Swiss Chef Olivier Rais of Rive Gauche Restaurant and Bar at the Baur au Lac in Zurich, Switzerland tempts the palate with his recipes for Tuna Tartar with Citrus Zest and Ginger, Red Wine Risotto with Radicchio, Simmental-Style Beef, Mediterranean Mélange of Vegetables, and Crème Brûlée.

Rezepts von Chef Olivier Rais von Rive Gauche Restarant und Bar an Baur au Lac in Zurich, Switzerland für Thunfischtatare mit Zitrusfrüchten und Ingwer, Barolorisotto mit Trevissano, Rindsfilet aus dem Simmental, Mediterrane Gemüsevariation, und Gebrannte Crème.