Practical cooking. Clear technique. Books with substance.

Horst Kilburg
Chef, Executive Kitchen Professional, and Author

This website offers an overview of my books, selected sample recipes, and a brief introduction to my professional background. My work focuses on practical cooking, clear technique, and recipes that hold up in real kitchens as well as at home.

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Selected Books

Book projects in German and English, focused on practical recipes, professional kitchen logic, and clear culinary writing.

High Protein Simply Cooked

High Protein, Simply Cooked.

50 easy high-protein and low-carb recipes for everyday cooking, air fryer favorites, and easy entertaining.

High Protein Einfach gekocht

High Protein. Einfach gekocht.

German high-protein cooking with a calm, practical structure and clear recipes.

Die Technik hinter Tradition

Die Technik hinter Tradition

A German-language book on kitchen technique, tradition, and the culinary logic behind classic specialties.

My books combine professional kitchen experience with subjects and recipes that remain useful beyond the restaurant world.