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Seared Salmon with Persimmons, Arugula, and Espelette Oil
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Pecan Crusted Duck Breast, Polenta Eliza, Figs in a Pomegranate Duck Sauce
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Grilled Squid, French Lentil Salad, Proscuitto, Espelette Oil
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Pan Seared Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Risotto, Arugula Pesto
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(c) Jessica Angel
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Pistachio-crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts and Winter Greens Puree
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Boris keeping it cool in the KS test kitchen
My Cooking Style
Reinventing Mediterranean, French and American traditional dishes, using healthy and classic techniques, and the freshest local, most seasonal products.
My Culinary Experience
I love cooking in New York: it is where I grew up, it is where I worked in restaurants for over 8 years, it's where the people like to eat and be cooked for, it's where such an array of cuisines is possible. I started my culinary story with the French Culinary Institute and went through the internship at Daniel, 'the' fine dining place. After I worked in a number of great French restaurants, including Bar Boulud, Le Comptoir and Bobo. The last two years, I've decided to take my passion to people's homes, as that kind of increased communication always seemed attractive to me. I'm so happy that I did!
My Three Favorite Ingredients
Heirloom Tomatoes, Olive Oil and Espelette
A Menu I Once Served 14 People
Spanish Asparagus and Orange salad
Grilled Baby Octopus With Lentils and duck prosciutto
Duck Breast With A Walnut Crust, polenta Elisa and pomegranate
Key Lime Pie
Pictures (7)
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Seared Salmon with Persimmons, Arugula, and Espelette Oil
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Pan Seared Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Risotto, Arugula Pesto
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Boris keeping it cool in the KS test kitchen
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Pecan Crusted Duck Breast, Polenta Eliza, Figs in a Pomegranate Duck Sauce
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(c) Jessica Angel
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Grilled Squid, French Lentil Salad, Proscuitto, Espelette Oil
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Pistachio-crusted Cod with Brussels Sprouts and Winter Greens Puree
Example Menus (17)
Winter in France
French, Plated Meal
A sampling of some of my favorite French recipes, perfect for the winter
Celery Root and Radicchio Salad
A glorified remoulade salad, this one has beautiful Castelfranco Radicchio leafs and a little spice from dijon mustard and cayenne pepper.
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Wild Mushroom Soup
This puree soup has no cream, but is silky smooth and extremely flavorful with the help of porcinis and a touch of sherry.
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Seared Tuna with White Beans ans Lemon Confit
A beautiful combination of textures and flavors, this dish carries a bit of a punch - the crushed peppercorn crust!
from $150 / person for 2 (Max 8 People)
Everything in Season
American, Mediterranean, Plated Meal
I believe, it is during the months of winter that the seasonality of ingredients is the most important to follow. Be it vegetables, fruits or fish, the flavor will undoubtably be much more pronounced and satisfying!
Redbor Kale and Blood Orange Salad
This fresh wintery salad is great way to start: niçoise olives, oregano, basil, blood orange segments and anchovies on top.
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Grilled Squid With French Lentils
Marinated squid (just in season!) is quickly grilled à la plancha and served on top of the french lentil salad and espelette oil. Thin slices of delicate marinated beets top the dish.
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Roasted Pistachio crusted Cod with Brussel Sprouts
This fish is great this time a year and it will go great with an arugula-spinach coulis, crunchy roasted Brussel sprouts and a balsamic sauce.
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Chocolate Mousse
A classical dessert is well balanced by the acai berry creme chantilly.
from $250 / person for 2 (Max 12 People)
Frozen Meals Delivered
American, European, Meal Delivery
A selection of entrees that are kept frozen (and they freeze well) or refrigerated and are easily reheated in the oven or a microwave. The menu reflects the same standards of the other ones: seasonality, balance and health.
Mushroom-stuffed Pork Chop
haricôt verts with toasted pine nuts
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Turkey Meatloaf
sautéed broccoli rabe
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Braised Lamb Shank
quinoa-stuffed Greek bell pepper,
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Chicken Cacciatore
balsamic roasted Brussels sprouts
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Salmon cakes
lemon snow peas
from $75 / person for 4 (Max 8 People)
Healthy Dinners From Now On
American, Meal Delivery
Below are the dinner items you will receive for each night of the week (not a list of consecutive courses). It's a menu that allows you to break away from bad eating habits and a culture of overeating and overindulging. It will also make you lose weight, if combined with equally balanced food throughout the rest of the day. The time and prices also reflect the whole week. Enjoy!
Pistachio-crusted Cod Fish
with Brussels Sprouts and Winter Greens Purée
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Grilled Rosemary and Thyme Chicken Breast
with quinoa, snow peas, arugula, cherry tomatoes and pine nuts
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Seared Salmon Filet
with arugula salad, charred jiro persimmon, asparagus
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Beef Stroganoff
beef braised in its own juice with whole wheat linguine, sautéed chanterelles, broccoli, red pepper and kefir
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Curry Tilapia
with roasted cauliflower, blood orange supremes, scallion salad, hot pepper sauce
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Coq au Vin
chicken braised in red wine, black rice-stuffed red bell pepper, romaine salad with shaved carrots and string beans
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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloin
with baked white beans, spinach, grapes and almonds
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 8 People)
Valentine's Night
Italian, Plated Meal
A simple menu, elegant flavors, like mamma used to make.
Pear Salad
Mesclun salad, european pear slices, gorgonzola, red wine vinaigrette
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Truffle Fettuccine Alfredo
Freshly shaved black winter truffles, Parmigiano - Reggiano
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Basil Panna Cotta
Mandarin sause
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 20 People)
A Taste of New Orleans
Soul Food/Southern (US), Buffet
A Tasting of the most classic cajun/ creole dishes of New Orleans
Crabmeat Mornay Hors D'oeuvre
served in little puff pastry shells
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New Orleans Fresh Salad
Mesclun, Stilton Blue cheese, cranberries, spicy raspberry-cinnamon dressing
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Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish tails, white rice - classic
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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Andouille sausage, okra
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Red Beans ad Rice
A New Orleans classic, it will serve as a side dish
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New Orleans Bread pudding
A popular dessert with dried fruits and nuts
from $30 / person for 10 (Max 50 People)
A little bit of everything
American, Buffet
A tasting of my favorite dishes served perfectly for a sit-down tapas meal or a buffet-style banquet
Redbor Kale and Blood Orange Salad
This fresh wintery salad is great way to start: niçoise olives, oregano, basil, blood orange segments and anchovies on top.
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Charred Goat Cheese Salad
Marinated and herbed goat cheese is wrapped in wilted spinach leaves, quickly charred and served with the side of french lentil salad and espelette oil. Thin slices of delicate marinated beets top the dish.
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Roasted Pistachio crusted Cod with Brussel Sprouts
This fish is great this time a year and it will go great with an arugula-spinach coulis, crunchy roasted Brussel sprouts and a balsamic sauce.
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Chicken Pelmeni
Delicate Russian-style whole-wheat ravioli stuffed with free-range chicken breast and leg meat, served with a cranberry gastrique.
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Pecan crusted Duck Breast with Figs
Crescent Farms duck breast crusted toasted pecans sliced over polenta Eliza and figs poached in pomegranate sauce.
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Mango Banana Crisp
This light and bright dessert is balanced by a bit of crystalized ginger and basil gelato.
from $58 / person for 12 (Max 30 People)
Vegetarian in Season
American, Meal Delivery
I converted my favorite dishes into these vegetarian ones for those of you who enjoys this particular diet.
Redbor Kale and Blood Orange Salad
This fresh wintery salad is great way to start: niçoise olives, oregano, basil, blood orange segments, blue d'auvergne cheese.
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Charred Goat Cheese With French Lentils
Marinated and herbed goat cheese is served on top of the french lentil salad and espelette oil. Thin slices of delicate marinated beets and strawberries top the dish.
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Roasted Pistachio crusted Tofu with Brussel Sprouts
The marinated firm tofu steak is served on top of crunchy roasted Brussels Sprouts, winter greens puree and balsamic reduction.
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Chocolate Mousse
A classic recipe topped with acai berry chantilly
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 12 People)
Everything in Season 3-course
European, Plated Meal
I believe, it is during the months of winter that the seasonality of ingredients is the most important to follow. Be it vegetables, fruits or fish, the flavor will undoubtably be much more pronounced and satisfying!
Redbor Kale and Blood Orange Salad
This fresh wintery salad is great way to start: niçoise olives, oregano, basil, blood orange segments and anchovies on top.
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Roasted Pistachio crusted Cod with Brussel Sprouts
This fish is great this taime a year and it will go great with an arugula-spinach coulis, crunchy roasted Brussel sprouts and a balsamic sauce.
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Chocolate Mousse
A french classic meets a tropical match with passion fruit chantilly cream.
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 4 People)
Spring Market Menu
American, Plated Meal
This menu is solely inspired by the fresh produce that becomes available (hallelujah!) at the produce stands in the farmers' markets every where in the city in the spring time. Enjoy!
Radish and Mâche Salad
All market-available radishes, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, apple-shallot vinaigrette
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Market Ravioli
Ravioli filled with a unique combination of what you like and what is available in the market that week!
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Roasted Spring Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Spinach and goat cheese subric; red pepper coulis and black trumpet mushrooms fricassee.
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Mango Crisp
Banana, crystallized ginger and basil gelato
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 15 People)
Romantic Spring
American, European, Plated Meal
A selection of dishes made for a sensual dining experience
Spring Market Salad
Mâche and watercress with all the market-available colorful vegetables sliced on top with apple-shallot dressing.
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Foie Gras Ravioli
strawberry-truffle emulsion, black caviar, balsamic reduction
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Roasted Spring Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Spinach and goat cheese subric; red pepper coulis and black trumpet mushrooms fricassee.
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Chocolate Mousse
A classically romantic dessert topped with strawberry chantilly
from $152 / person for 2 (Max 10 People)
Spring Pesceterian
American, Meal Delivery
A selection of courses made for the freshest ingeredients finally available in the farmer's markets.
Spring Market Salad
mâche, market available baby root veggies (radishes, carrots, beets...), toasted pumpkin seeds, apple-shallot dressing
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Pleasant Surprise Ravioli
stuffed with a few ingredients perfectly matched, that are available at the farmer's market that week
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Seared Wild Alaskan Salmon
Arugula and Asparagus Salad, Parsnip Puree
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Marinated tofu
A vegetarian option with the same garnish as the salmon dish, topper with broiled goat cheese.
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Sheep's Milk Ricotta Pana Cotta
kiwi compote, orange zest
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 15 People)
Spring tapas
American, Meal Delivery
Spring tapas
Market Ravioli
Ravioli filled with a unique combination of what you like and what is available in the market that week!
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Salmon Tapa
Arugula-Asparagus Salad, parsnip-miso puree
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Roasted Spring Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Spinach and goat cheese subric; red pepper coulis and black trumpet mushrooms fricassee.
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 10 People)
Meatballs, etc.
American, Cooking Lesson
A great lesson plan for a couple or for a big group to learn basic flavor combinations and cooking techniques.
Trio of meatballs
Italian, Swedish and Chinese with appropriate garnishes
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Market Ravioli
Very simple to make but a great tasting, sophisticated pasta dish. We can stuff it with whatever is in the market that week.
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Chocolate Mousse
A great dessert to know how to make and to eat!
from $125 / person for 2 (Max 10 People)
Cheese-centric
French, Hors D'oeuvres/Cocktail
A selection of hors D'oeuvres based around my favorite cheese and more.
An exploration of cheese
There will be a selection of hors d'oeuvres that correspond to each of the 4 different types of cheese and an appropriate garnish.
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Smoked salmon roll
Celery root remoulade with a citrus dressing wrapped with delicate house smoked salmon.
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Trop mignons
Baby potatoes, topped with creme fraiche and black caviar.
from $30 / person for 10 (Max 15 People)
Mediterranean Summer
Mediterranean, Meal Delivery
The best that summer can offer in the tradition of Mediterranean cuisine.
Spanish Asparagus and Orange Salad
Simple, fresh ingredients are tossed with best quality olive oil, sherry vinegar and orange zest.
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Pan Seared Red Mullet With Basil And Citrus with a vegetable tian
A Mediterranean delicacy is enhanced by the tanginess of the citrus and the sweet aroma of the basil, and the thinly sliced vegetables of the south of France create a subtle tian that ties the dish to the ground.
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Duck Breast With A Walnut And Pomegranate Sauce and polenta Elisa
This almost-Persian dish is a beautiful combination of the sweet and tender duck breast with a similarly sweet and crunchy walnut crust and a sour pomegranate sauce. The Italian classic, polenta Elisa, rounds the dish off with the cheesy and herby goodness.
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Turkish Baklava
My favorite pastry since childhood, it is made by filling between the layers of phyllo dough with pistachios, walnuts, almonds and orange blossom honey.
from $100 / person for 2 (Max 20 People)
A Bachelorette
American, Tapas/Small Plates
A selection of hors d'oeuvres and a full dinner
A selection of hors d'oeuvres
Cheese amuse bouches, smoked salmon roulades, black caviar petit mignons
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Radish and Mâche Salad
All market-available radishes, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, apple-shallot vinaigrette
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Green pea and Mint Ravioli
Dill pesto, Pecorino Romano, espellete oil
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Roasted Pistachio crusted Cod with Brussel Sprouts
This fish is great this time a year and it will go great with an arugula-spinach coulis, crunchy roasted Brussel sprouts and a balsamic sauce.
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Chocolate Tart
Currant Coulis
from $91 / person for 8 (Max 15 People)
Reviews (10)
Overall Rating
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Boris is a great chef, and amazing dessert-maker! He pays close attention to detail and uses incredible ingredients. Thank you!
Boris quietly let's his cuisine do the talking. He's very into his sourcing (seasonality was the name of the game for a spring pescatarian menu with some amazing ramp ravioli) and he goes about his work without fanfare, while delivering food that is exactly on point in terms of flavors and temperature. He proposed a simple menu, but you should know that simple menu is going to come out of your kitchen at a quality that you didn't think could be produced in a home kitchen.
Boris was fantastic!! Delicious food, well-planned menu. We really enjoyed having him in our home.
Boris was great, our dinner was fun, and Kitchensurfing was an overall amazing and fun experience. I'd highly recommend him. The food and presentation was top notch - good enough for 12 movers & shakers of the tech world to have at a dinner party! The ravioli with ramps were my favorite, and I loved his spinach square thing. Definitely made it feel restaurant quality.
Best of all, I let him just take over my kitchen and he left it in near perfect condition when he left. I wish I could do this every night. :)
We had a fantastic evening with Boris. His food was beautiful and delicious, and he was extremely professional, and the value was unmatched. We will definitely have Boris come again.
Excellent food, creative flair but not too fussy. He's a professional, conducted himself in a friendly but serious manner. Very enjoyable experience.
Boris prepared a seasonal meal for our 5-person birthday party in a 1 BR railroad apartment. The food was fantastic, and everyone left feeling very satisfied, but not overly stuffed. My biggest concern going in was that there might be some awkwardness between our party and the chef given the constraints of the space but this was definitely not the case. Boris's personality clicked well with our group as I imagine it would with most. Would love to taste whatever he has to offer for the rest of the year!
We loved Chef Boris! His food was all perfectly prepared and extremely delicious. We will definitely try to hire him again!
Boris is a complete DREAM! Aside from the ah-mazing food, he is a professional chef. His ability to quickly execute a 4 course sit down dinner for 10 was amazing to watch. He understood the pacing + timing of my guests and matched the courses to us. The food was ridiculous......insanely delicious, perfectly cooked, and his plating is spot on. We were all floored. He is definitely my new go to secret weapon for my dinner parties!
Boris designed the perfect menu for our small dinner party. His presentation was pure art. The combination of ingredients he chose was fresh and in season and absolutely perfect. He Explained each dish with just enough detail for my guests. Overall it was the most perfect dinner party because of Boris.
Fact Sheets
| Languages Spoken | English French Russian Spanish |
| Min. booking | 4 hours |
| Max. people | 14 |
Boris Dubnov's Cities
| New York, United States |
| Southampton, United States |
| East Hampton, United States |
| Montauk, United States |
