The ultimate guide of recipes by Michelin-starred chefs

New Zealand chef Josh Emett told Insider that the key to getting the pancakes right is making sure to rest the mix "for a couple of hours" and using powdered icing sugar to "make them a little lighter."

"The cooking also needs to be controlled and slow to get the perfect color and crispness," he added.

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Ryan Ratino, the owner and chef of Bresca in Washington, DC, told Insider that he loves cooking mussels in ale.

"This dish is incredibly simple, but very satisfying," he said. "You just need some garlic, thyme, parsley, butter, and a good ale."

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"Cacio e pepe is the most basic of pasta dishes," Emett told Insider. "But, when made correctly, it is sensational."

The New Zealand chef recommends adding a little butter if you want your pasta to be extra creamy, but hold off on the salt.

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Lauren DeSteno, the corporate executive chef at Altamarea Group (which includes the Michelin-starred NYC restaurant Marea), told Insider she has been whipping up meals to remind her of a recent visit to Istanbul.

"I was missing that period of freedom, when we could go wherever we wanted," she said. "I knew that making some Turkish dishes would bring me back there for a delicious moment."

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Ollie Dabbous, the chef at Hide in London, told Insider that the key to making great meatballs is the addition of a panade — a mix of bread, milk, and eggs.

"This softens the mix so they are yielding, rather than firm," he said. "Of all the things I make at home, this is the most satisfying — and there's only one pan to wash up!"

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David Shim, the chef at Cote in Manhattan, told Insider that he loves making this garlic pasta dish when he's at home and just needs to "get a quick meal in."

"It's one of those meals that doesn't take a lot of prep time," he said. "And I'm sure everyone has garlic and olive oil at home."

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Emett told Insider that quiche Lorraine is one of his "favorite dishes of all time."

"You can eat it warm or cold the next day, " he said. "It's also great for picnics or for a light lunch with friends, served with a very simple salad."

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Tom Aikens, the founder of Muse in London, told Insider that his wife and daughters are huge fans of this dessert.

"It's a very quick and easy cake to make," he said. "You just chuck it all in together and it's done in a matter of minutes. Perfect for cheering up a rainy afternoon. This cake always brings the little ones into the kitchen to help 'clean up.'"

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