Claire Sharryn Roberto

professional chef + international restaurant consultant.
featured in Vogue, Forbes, ELLE.
master the art of functional, elevated cuisine.👇

[Claire Sharryn Roberto @chefclaire_]

I haven’t shared a recipe in two years. Here is why. Two years ago, my world stopped. I went from opening restaurants globally to the terrifying reality of: brain tumour, brain surgery, a broken hip, + an osteoporosis diagnosis that changed everything.

I feared the Chef I once was - the consultant who built empires - was gone forever. But in the quiet, the kitchen became my sanctuary. Even when I could only stand for 30 minutes at a time, I created. I used my professional training not for clients, but to cook my way back to life.

These two years didn’t just break me; they gave me a masterclass in resilience. You stood by me when I couldn’t stand for myself, + now, I’m giving it all back. The vault is open. Starting tomorrow, I am sharing 100 recipes. 100 days. 100% free. My life’s work, dedicated to your mental + physical strength. I’m back. 🤍

[Claire Sharryn Roberto @chefclaire_]

@gary_teroller making a fresh batch today, but maybe with a date jam + tahini filling!

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Day 13: PB+J Chocolate Cups 🍫🥜

One of the challenges about cheffing for a certain VIP client was her relentless sweet tooth. She needed something indulgent every week, but it HAD to be refined sugar-free. This is the exact recipe I developed to keep her SATISFIED whilst hitting her health goals. She was obsessed.

INGREDIENTS
200g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used 100% cacao)
a good pinch of Kalahari desert salt
40g organic peanut butter
1 teaspoon chia seeds
40g raspberries
30g cacao nibs for garnish

METHOD
The Jam: Add raspberries to a bowl. Using a fork stir + mash through the chia seeds. Set aside.

The Chocolate: Melt chopped chocolate over a pan of barely simmering water. Once melted, stir in the desert salt until smooth. Leave to cool for 10 mins.

The Base: Spoon 1/2 of the chocolate into silicone cupcake moulds. Freeze for 5 mins.

The Filling: Spoon 1 heaped teaspoon of peanut butter into the centre of each. Spread into a circle slightly smaller than the base. Spoon the raspberry jam on top.

The Seal: Spoon the remaining chocolate over the top to cover. Top with cacao nibs + freeze for 10 mins until set.

CHEF’S NOTE: Using 100% cacao is the secret to that deep, professional satisfaction, but the real trick is the symmetry rule. Keeping the filling slightly smaller than the base ensures the chocolate seals perfectly for that distinct “snap.”

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@AbrahamHicks @gary_teroller 🤌

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@lovindubai true leadership in action. remarkable care for the people of this nation. ♥️🇦🇪

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@gary_teroller consider it done. making a fresh jar as soon as we land in Dubai!

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Day 12/100: Quick Pickled Red Onions.

In my 24 years as a chef, I’ve built over 15 restaurants In 8 countries. But during my recovery - when I could barely stand for 30 minutes - the kitchen became my sanctuary. This pickling base was one of the first things I brought back into my routine. It is simple, professional, + a masterclass in adding functional flavour when life feels heavy.

INGREDIENTS
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole black mustard seed
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
1 large sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups water
2 cups white wine vinegar
1/2 cup coconut blossom sugar
2 teaspoons pink salt

METHOD
The full narrated technique + step-by-step are in the video.

CHEF’S NOTE
The secret is what I call the “smooth melt” - simply heating the liquid over medium heat until the sugar + salt are completely dissolved + the liquid is crystal clear. We want it hot enough to integrate the flavours, but we aren’t boiling the life out of the vinegar.

This journey is about giving back the resilience I found in the kitchen with the support of all of you along the way.

[Claire Sharryn Roberto @chefclaire_]

@AbrahamHicks now that’s what i’m taking about @gary_teroller 🤌

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@lovindubai after hunting for ice across Paris all summer, this is luxury. totally thrilled to be back home in Dubai next week, @gary_teroller 🤌

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if you want more protein, blend in a tablespoon of hemp seeds or chia seeds or collagen before stirring in the chia.

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Day 11 of 100: Summer Berry Chia Pudding recipe.

The ultimate meal-prep for gut health. I am leaning into the polyphenols + fiber here to keep the gut lining supported + energy levels stable. It’s functional, delicious, + takes the stress out of your Monday morning.

I am sharing this to show you how simple making healthy food at home can be.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1.5 cups milk of choice (I used my homemade almond milk)
1 teaspoon raw honey
3 tablespoons protein powder
2/3 cup chia seeds
TO SERVE
coconut yoghurt
cacao nibs
goji berries

METHOD
Blend the frozen berries, milk, raw honey, + protein powder on high until smooth.
Whisk in the chia seeds + refrigerate for 40 minutes (or overnight) until set.
Layer into glass jars with your desired amount of coconut yogurt as the base. Seal + store in the fridge, ready for breakfasts for the week!

When you’re ready to serve, top with cacao nibs + goji berries for that essential crunch factor (you don’t want these to go soggy in the fridge!).

NOTE: The frozen berries make the base cold instantly, so it sets much faster than using room-temp milk!

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@gary_teroller feeding you is my favourite. is this really your best? blow me over.

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@gary_teroller i DREAM about this silky hummus. best in Paris, for sure.

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@gary_teroller YOU’RE cooking for me. 😉

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Day 10 of 100: Skillet Lasagne. This is a one-pan recipe win. No hours of layering in a baking dish, just real ingredients + a single skillet to catch all the caramelised flavour. Perfect for your weekend.

SKILLET LASAGNE
Serves 4 - 6

INGREDIENTS
For the Bolognese Sauce:
200g beluga lentils, soaked overnight
220g crimini mushrooms
1 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, grated
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 large carrot, grated
400g can peeled plum tomatoes
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup good quality red wine
50g sun dried tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons tamari
1 teaspoon dried oregano
5 basil leaves, chiffonade
salt + freshly ground black pepper
(optional: 1/2 cup water if sauce reduces too quickly)
For the Béchamel Sauce:
2 tablespoons beurre de baratte (or butter)
2 tablespoons flour (can sub gluten-free)
2 1/2 cups almond milk, warm
salt + white pepper
a pinch of grated nutmeg
90g parmigiano reggiano
approx. 1/2 box (or 6 sheets) lasagne of choice

METHOD
The Base: In a food processor, pulse mushrooms + walnuts into very fine pieces.
The Bolognese: Sauté onion, garlic, + carrot on medium-low heat. Add canned tomatoes, breaking them up with kitchen scissors. Stir in tomato paste, rinsed lentils, tamari, mushroom/walnut mixture, wine, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, + basil. Simmer for 20 mins until lentils are nearly tender + sauce is thick.
The Béchamel: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour + cook for 1-2 mins until slightly golden. Slowly pour in warm milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Stir for 3-5 mins until thickened. Add salt, white pepper, nutmeg, + cheese. Whisk well + remove from heat.
Assemble + Bake: In an ovenproof skillet, layer bolognese, lasagne sheets, + béchamel. Repeat layers, finishing with a final thick layer of béchamel + extra cheese.
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 30-35 mins until pasta is tender + top is bubbling + edges are crispy + golden.
Rest: Allow to rest for 10 mins before slicing.

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who’s making this for dinner tonight?

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The only way I know how to show love. 🍝
Day 9 of 100: Gary’s Pasta.

In the professional world, we call this the "Architecture of Umami." In our home, it’s just the ultimate comfort fuel I make for the people I love.

This sauce is all about layers. It’s high-vibration, functional, + technically flawless. The secret is the "Umami-Emulsion" - deglazing the sun-dried tomatoes + garlic with tamari to pull those sticky, caramelised bits into a luxurious, vibrant base.

INGREDIENTS (2 - 3 servings)
1/8 cup premium extra virgin olive oil
1 fresh red chilli, sliced
3 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
8 garlic cloves, sliced
3 basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoon tamari
1 x 400g can of peeled San Marzano tomatoes
250g spaghetti or tagliatelle
salt + black pepper
freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

METHOD
Sauté: In a wide skillet over medium-low, warm EVOO. Add chilli + sun-dried tomatoes + salt + pepper. Sauté briefly.
Sweat: Add garlic. Sweat for 3 mins (do not burn).
Wilt: Add torn basil leaves; allow to wilt (2 mins).
Deglaze: Turn heat to medium-high. Deglaze with tamari, scraping up the flavour. Cook for 2 mins.
Simmer: Add San Marzanos. Simmer on medium-low for 15 mins.
Emulsify: Use an immersion blender on high until the sauce is smooth, luxurious, + vibrant orange.
The Pasta: While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Drop the pasta + cook for 1 minute less than the package instructions (true al dente).
Assemble: Drain the pasta + immediately toss it into the skillet with the heated sauce. The residual heat finishes the cook + marries the two together.
Finish: Top with a drizzle of EVOO, plenty of Parmigiano, + a final crack of black pepper.

Watch the slurp at the end... that’s the only review from my husband I need.

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@gary_teroller feeding you is my favourite project.

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@HamdanMohammed @DXBMediaOffice raw talent is nothing without discipline. the UAE sets a benchmark for relentless ambition. applying that same zero-compromise mindset to culinary architecture + master concepts is what creates true legacy here. 🇦🇪

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@gary_teroller keeping our systems ahead of the curve is how we deliver at the highest level, but i’m always excited to get back into the kitchen + build. can’t wait.

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@lovindubai timeless advice. actual substance + skill will always outlast superficial noise.

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@DXBMediaOffice @DXBHumanitarian essential action. respect to everyone coordinating these aid flights on the ground. 🕊️