Andrea (Andi) Van Willigan spent the first decade of her career working as the right hand to two of the most high-profile chefs in the world—Gordon Ramsay (of “Hell’s Kitchen” fame) and restaurateur Michael Mina. She worked in a corporate role, developing new restaurant properties, as well as in television production. Now she is running…
Tasty Offerings
Innovative presentations in an inviting environment provided a one-of-a-kind experience at C&RB’s Ninth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
King Crab Salad
Recipe courtesy of Andi Van Willigan, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif. Ingredients 3 ozs. king crab 3 ea. orange segments 1 ea. grapefruit segment ½ tbsp. smoked trout roe 5 ea. rings hearts of palm 3 ea. squares compressed melon (honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon) ½ oz. olive oil to taste chive batons to taste…
Honey-Glazed Short Ribs
Recipe courtesy of Andi Van Willigan, Executive Chef, Bel-Air Country Club, Los Angeles, Calif. Ingredient 250 g braised short ribs (see recipe below; press and cut into 2 cm cubes) For the red wine braised shortribs: 20 lbs. short ribs, chuck flap 10 qts. red wine 2 qts. glace 4 tbsp. tomato paste 3 ea.…
Star Power
A baptism under the fire of Gordon Ramsay of “Hell’s Kitchen” fame helped to prepare Andi Van Willigan for the Executive Chef role at Los Angeles’ renowned Bel-Air Country Club.