
Chef Omar’s Braised Lamb Shank
Chef de Cuisine Omar Hegazi shares a recipe for a braised lamb shank, perfect for a holiday feast.
At Great Performances, food is woven into every moment from a quick coffee break to a grand celebratory feast. We bring this belief to life through delicious food, warm hospitality, and boundless culinary creativity. At the heart of it all is our Chefs’ Choir℠ ensemble – a unique and diverse group of extraordinary chefs and cooks who power our catering, café, and restaurant services. With their diverse talents, perspectives, and culinary expertise, they shape the unforgettable menus that define our events, from corporate gatherings and nonprofit galas to weddings and milestone celebrations; and that feed our diners at our cafés and restaurants.
Through the Chefs’ Choir℠ ensemble, our chefs step beyond the kitchen to share their passion and expertise directly with you. They offer recipes to try at home, stories that inspire, insights into their craft, and tips to elevate your cooking. Whether you’re looking to recreate a signature dish, explore new techniques, or simply find fresh inspiration, the Chefs’ Choir℠ ensemble brings the artistry and creativity of Great Performances into your home, making every meal a celebration.
This month, as we celebrate winter holidays, our professional chefs and some of our home cooks share their favorite family recipes. Check out their delicious contributions – and let us know which ones you’ve tried!

Chef de Cuisine Omar Hegazi shares a recipe for a braised lamb shank, perfect for a holiday feast.

Inspired by Anastassia’s Russian roots, these soft honey cookies are easy to mix, fun to shape, and perfect for little helpers to decorate.

A comforting centerpiece, this slow-roasted chicken blends professional technique with home-style warmth. Set over a bed of vegetables that caramelize as they cook, it’s an easy yet impressive dish for any gathering.

What brings me joy every holiday season is the arrival of my Auntie Joan’s Black Cake. Not too sweet, perfectly moist, and of course just

Chef Tatiana Iglesias shares her Ajiaco recipe, a heartwarming soup perfect for whenever you want a taste of love and Colombian tradition.

Chef Solanki Roy shares her Calcutta Christmas Cake recipe, a British-Indian Christmas tradition that is sure to wow your guests this holiday.
Chef de Cuisine Omar Hegazi shares a recipe for a braised lamb shank, perfect for a holiday feast...
Inspired by Anastassia’s Russian roots, these soft honey cookies are easy to mix, fun to shape, and perfect for little helpers to decorate...
A comforting centerpiece, this slow-roasted chicken blends professional technique with home-style warmth...
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