The Westchester Magazine Kitchen Confidential Recipe Collection

By day or on the clock, these County residents are crunching numbers, drawing up marketing plans, and driving carpools. But on their own time and dime, they’re seriously pursuing their passion for cooking. While others are making reservations, ordering in pizza, or picking up some takeout, these everyday chefs are whipping up gourmet meals—from scratch—for their lucky friends and family. Here, they offer up their best tips, shortcuts, words of advice, and even secret—until now, that is—recipes.

	Gina M. Larson-Stoller Grilled Lemongrass Pork with Cold Sesame Noodles
	Brian Murdock You Won’t Believe It’s Cauliflower Pizza Crust
	Wendy Pregiato Sesame Ginger Salmon over Lemon Slices
	Elly Kelly Pear and Dried Cherry Frangipane Cake
	Susan C. Beer Chocolate Roulade
	Lisa Ocasio Fontina Risotto Cakes with Fresh Chives
	Mike Zollner Cauliflower Puree: “Faux Mashed Potatoes”
	Todd A. Stankiewicz Cajun Salmon with Tropical Salsa and Baked Plantains