Recipes by the Top Chef host, judges and contestants past and present.

From the Contestants and Winners

• Crispy Pan-Fried Shrimp and Chorizo Fideo Cakes
  by Top Chef 2 winner Ilan Hall
• Fontina, Prosciutto and Caramelized Onion Pizzas
  by Top Chef 2’s Cliff Crooks and Betty Fraser
• Spaghetti Carbonara with Green Pea
  by Top Chef 2’s Elia Aboumrad and Sam Talbot

• Crab Salad with Avocado and Mango
  by Top Chef 1 winner Harold Dieterle
• Mortadella Sandwiches with Grapes, Mushrooms and Tapenade
  by Top Chef 1 winner Harold Dieterle

From the Host and Judges

• Crispy Turkey Kathi Rolls with Mint-and-Date Dipping Sauce
  by host Padma Lakshmi
• Spinach, Basil and Plum Salad
  by host Padma Lakshmi
• Mahimahi Coconut Curry Stew with Carrots and Fennel
  by host Padma Lakshmi
• Rice Pilaf with Pistachios and Prunes
  by host Padma Lakshmi

• Artichokes Braised in Olive Oil and White Wine
  by judge Tom Colicchio
• Egg Salad Crostini with White Anchovies
  by judge Tom Colicchio
• Gruyère Toasts with Caramelized Onions and Sherry
  by judge Tom Colicchio
• Mini Herb Frittatas with Smoked Salmon
  by judge Tom Colicchio
• Risotto Cakes with Wild Mushrooms and Pancetta
  by judge Tom Colicchio
• Pan-Roasted Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette
  by Top Chef 3 judge Ted Allen