Master Class is sponsored by RATIONAL. In this episode of Master Class, sponsored by RATIONAL, Andrew Haapala, Executive Chef of The Country Club of Virginia demonstrates how to prepare his chorizo belly with ensalada chicharrón con arroz, heirloom tomato ‘pico,’ salsa de suegra and margarita. Click here to view Haapala’s recipe for Chorizo Belly with Ensalada Chicharrón con Arroz, Heirloom Tomato ‘Pico,’ Salsa…
Steak Oscar with Stabilized Béarnaise Sauce: Master Class with Maggie Phillips
This season of Master Class is sponsored by Butterball Farms, Inc. and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.
Pan-Seared Scallops In Popcorn-Cream Sauce: Master Class with Carolyn Torres
This season of Master Class is sponsored by Butterball Farms, Inc. and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.
Anita Moore Talks Member Experience and Leadership Strategy
Loch Lloyd Country Club’s Executive Chef prioritizes mutual respect and accountability from her team.
Grilled Bison Strip with Sweet Potato and Roasted Wild Mushroom: Master Class with Nathan Gresham
This season of Master Class is sponsored by RATIONAL and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.
Nick Barrington On the Kitchen Culture at East Lake Golf Club
After 12 years at the Atlanta club, the Executive Chef has three things he consistently asks of his team.
Gulf Grouper with Stone Crab–Sweet Corn Bisque Reduction: Master Class with Tim Recher
This season of Master Class is sponsored by RATIONAL and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.
Mark Brown On Bald Peak’s Clubwide Renovation
Brown’s been involved in several club renovations in the past, he says, though “nothing quite as ground-up as this one.”
Wagyu Flat Iron Pastrami with French Onion Semolina Dumplings and “Peas and Carrots”: Master Class with Kevin Silk
This season of Master Class is sponsored by RATIONAL and features cooking demonstrations from leading executive club chefs.
Mario Trujillo on His First Year as Blowing Rock Country Club’s Executive Chef
Blowing Rock CC Executive Chef Mario Trujillo shares what his first year in the role taught him about trust, mentorship and leadership.
Jerry Schreck Reflects On Being a Chef to Chef Conference Founder and Hall of Fame Honoree
Kennett Square Golf and Country Club’s Chef shares story and his advise for club chefs today.
Relive the Competition: The 2026 Chef of the Year Video Is Live
At the 2026 Chef to Chef Conference at The Broadmoor, Jacob Picking, CEC, Executive Chef of Blue Hills Country Club in Kansas City, Mo., was named Club + Resort Chef of the Year. The winning entree was a honey-glazed duck duo: roasted breast, duck meatball, potato purée, Swiss chard and bacon, duck jus, and pickled…
Sam Brod On Working the Winter Olympics In Milan
While at Chef to Chef 2026 at The Broadmoor, The Landings Golf & Athletic Club’s Senior Executive Chef told C+RC all about his experience being invited to work as a chef at this year’s Olympic games.
Andrew Haapala Talks Renovations, Hiring Philosophy
The Country Club of Virginia’s Executive Chef has a few key things he looks for when hiring a new culinary team member.
Erica Medina On Joining The Country Club of Virginia, Plus Apiary Plans
The 40 Under 40 alum joined the 7,000-plus-member club in 2025 following five years at Mission Hills Country Club in Kansas.











