If there is one honor chefs get giddy about, it's the James Beard Foundation Awards. Deemed the culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars, the ceremony will take place this coming Monday, May 9th.

Think you have the chops to be an award-winning chef? Test out your own skills with these recipes from five nominees for the upcoming James Beard Foundation Awards.

Chef Suzanne Goin

Restaurants: A.O.C., Lucques, and Tavern in Los Angeles

Nominated: Outstanding Chef Award

Recipe: Braised Beef Short Ribs with Potato Purée, Swiss Chard, and Horseradish Cream

Chef Gary Danko

Restaurant: Gary Danko in San Francisco

Nominated: Outstanding Chef Award

Recipe: Moroccan Spiced Roasted Root Vegetables

Chef Michael Anthony

Restaurant: Gramercy Tavern in New York City

Nominated: Best Chef, New York City

Recipe: Calamari and Carrot Salad

Chef Tyson Cole

Restaurant: Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, TX

Nominated: Best Chef, Southwest

Recipe: Ao Saba (Grilled Norwegian Mackerel)

Chef Matt Jennings

Restaurant: Farmstead and La Laiterie Bistro in Providence, RI

Nominated: Best Chef, Northeast

Recipe: Brined and Grilled Pork Blade Steaks With Spring Onion and Rhuabrb Mostarda

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