5 chefs-in-training that will make your mouth water

 5 chefs-in-training that will make your mouth water

Meal kits are all the rage these days. The idea behind them, that you don’t have to worry about what to make for dinner if you just let someone else do it, is simple and brilliant. But since cooking isn’t everyone’s favorite hobby, not all meal kits are created equal and that might be why there are so many brands out there now. These five chefs-in-training would love to cook your next meal!

1) Anastasia Lin

I'm a sucker for a good meal kit. The ease of having all the ingredients and instructions delivered to my door is unbeatable. And when those kits come from some of the best chefs-in-training in the country? Even better. Here are five meal kits that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

2) Paul Wagtouicz

Wagtouicz is a classically trained chef who has worked in some of New York City's most prestigious kitchens, including Jean-Georges and wd~50. He is currently the Executive Chef at Evelyn's Table, a modern American restaurant in Brooklyn. His meal kit includes recipes for roasted chicken with crispy potatoes and carrots, and seared salmon with roasted kale and quinoa.

3) Michael Bao Huynh

Michael Bao Huynh is a Michelin-starred chef who has worked at some of the world's most prestigious restaurants. He is now bringing his talents to the meal kit industry with his new company, James Beard. His kits include everything you need to make a gourmet meal, including fresh ingredients and step-by-step instructions.

4) Alex Guarnaschelli

Alex Guarnaschelli is a classically trained chef who began her career as an apprentice under renowned chef Guy Savoy. After working in some of the world's best kitchens, she eventually became a head chef herself. Today, she is a judge on Chopped and host of Alex's Day Off. She also has her own line of meal kits, which are inspired by her time spent cooking in France.

5) Timothy Hollingsworth

A former Top Chef contestant, Timothy Hollingsworth is now the Executive Chef at Otium in Los Angeles. His meal kit includes everything you need to make his signature dish, Korean Fried Chicken with Spicy Gochujang Sauce. The dish features chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory soy-garlic sauce, then coated in a crispy cornstarch batter and fried until golden brown. The chicken is served with a homemade gochujang sauce made from a blend of Korean chili peppers, rice vinegar, honey, and soy sauce.