As of: February 13, 2024, 1:00 p.m
By: Sandra Keck
These three food creators will compete against each other for the Starcook Award in February 2024.
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Three talented Starcooks have presented their unique interpretations of Simply Kitchen dishes and are vying for February's monthly award.
Starcook selects the Starcook of the Month every month with the food community.
The jury, consisting of Johann Lafer, the Starcook team and Simply Tasty, selects the nominees in changing categories.
The Starcook community selects the winner in online voting.
At the annual event, the big Starcook Awards, the “Starcook of the Year” is chosen from the previous winners of the monthly award.
If you want to support your favorite, then vote for your Starcook of the Month!
What is Starcook?
Starcook is the new food brand and platform that brings together celebrity chefs, social media stars and foodies.
The center of the network is the food creator community.
The Starcook brand, founded by celebrity chef Johann Lafer, brings together social media stars and talents as well as professional and young chefs, prominent foodies and food creators.
In the Starcook app, the Starcooks introduce themselves and let foodies share their creations with step-by-step recipe instructions.
So simple, so good: you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to make delicious food
In a world full of complex recipes and elaborate preparation techniques, “Simply Kitchen” brings a refreshing twist to the culinary landscape.
This is not about extravagance, but rather the art of presenting high-quality ingredients in an uncomplicated, yet sophisticated way - and in the shortest possible time.
From fresh herbs to seasonal vegetables – in the “Simply Kitchen” the focus is on enjoyment and simplicity.
Who will ultimately receive the Starcook of the Month award for February 2024?
That remains a secret, but one thing is for sure, you can have a say in which of these three talented star cooks takes home the award.
Hannes Maltzan with “Spicy Gochujang Udon”
Sanaa El Baba with “Stuffed Grape Leaves – vegetarian”
Dean Düggeli with “Fried Chicken with Krispy Garlic Chili”
But who is behind the delicious recipes?
Simply Tasty presents the Starcooks of the month in more detail.
1. Hannes Maltzan aka.
hannes_thetaste2023
Can Hannes Maltzan win the most votes with “Spicy Gochujang Udon”?
© Starcook & Simply Tasty
Hannes Maltzan, a passionate amateur cook and paramedic from Hamburg, is up for the Starcook Award of the Month for February on the topic “Simply Kitchen”.
With a professional career characterized by interactive jobs and experiences, Hannes has developed his skills in both communication and dealing with people.
After giving up his ambitions to study medicine in favor of his passion for cooking, he now focuses on creating cooking content as @hannes_thetaste2023 for social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.
His participation in the TV show “The Taste” not only gave him valuable experience, but also forged deep friendships with like-minded people.
Hannes' personality is characterized by positivity, curiosity and open communication.
Although he sometimes finds it difficult to take on new challenges, he always does his best to overcome them.
His cooking style is described as classic and traditional, with taste and quality being the top priority.
With his enthusiasm for cooking and his ability to produce authentic and entertaining content, Hannes is a promising candidate for the Starcook Award.
Click here if you want Hannes to win with “Spicy Gochujang Udon”!
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2. Sanaa El Baba also known as sanaa.swan
Sanaa El Baba is convinced that her vegetarian recipe for “Stuffed Grape Leaves” can take the win.
© Starcook & Simply Tasty
Sanaa El Baba (@sanaa.swan), a passionate cook and photographer from Lengerich, started her professional journey as a pharmaceutical technical assistant before discovering her true passion for cooking.
Within four years, she transformed her kitchen into a space of self-expression and realized that cooking and baking were her true passion.
For Sanaa, cooking is more than just a task – it is an art form that she practices with love and dedication to bring each dish to life.
An avid photographer, she captures the aesthetic side of her culinary creations, with each dish perfectly captured by her camera.
Her culinary journey has taken her to various countries including Bosnia, Croatia, Bali, Austria, Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey, where traveling means not only exploring new places but also connecting with people and their unique food habits.
Vote now for Sanaas' “Stuffed Grape Leaves”!
3. Dean Düggeli aka dean.skitchen
Dean Düggeli’s “Fried Chicken with Krispy Garlic Chili” dish has a good chance of winning the Starcook Monthly Award.
© Starcook & Simply Tasty
Dean Düggeli, a versatile and passionate chef from Switzerland, brings with him a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry.
After giving up his teaching ambitions for his love of cooking, he opened his first bar at the age of 25 and began his own business in the catering sector.
His original dream of running his own business has evolved into a thriving catering service that has grown and changed over 25 years.
In addition to his culinary passion, Dean also has a love of technology, film and entertainment, which he successfully combines in his project @dean.skitchen.
His versatile personality and constant pursuit of new challenges led him to give up the day-to-day running of his catering business to have more time for creative projects and interacting with his community on social media.
Dean strives to show people how to achieve great results using simple means, while entertaining and inspiring people along the way.
His journey is far from over and he is looking forward to whatever the future may bring.
“Fried Chicken with Krispy Garlic Chili” is your favorite?
Then vote for Dean now!
From foodies for foodies – a platform for everyone
Star chef Johann Lafer founded a food network with partners and brings together foodies and celebrities under one roof with the Starcook brand.
Thanks to its expertise and together with the Simply Tasty cooking community, Starcook generates millions of reach across social networks.
In addition, Simply Tasty offers the media presence and reach of already prominent influencers with corresponding followers.
This makes the Starcook Network interesting for culinary brands and food creators who want to grow.
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