Education: Culinary Arts Institute at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island

Honors: Selected as the personal chef for the assistant commandant in the Marine Corps. “They are very selective for this position, so it was an honor to be chosen,” says Logan.

Little Known Fact About Chef Russ: “I sang karaoke long before it was big in the states. I went to Japan 20 years ago with the Marine Corps, and I sang karaoke while I was there. It’s always been big in Japan. In every bar, no matter how big or how small, there is a karaoke machine.”

Recipe:

Breakfast Croissants
Servings: 8

Ingredients:
1 cup cottage cheese
3 ounces butter
1 cup flour
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup sugar
½ cup chopped raisins
½ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. Combine first three ingredients to form dough.
2. Roll the dough into a circle about 10 inches in diameter and approximately 3/8- inch thick.
3. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.
4. Combine remaining 4 ingredients to make filling.
5. Sprinkle filling over wedges and roll into croissants.
6. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
7. Lightly dust with Old Bay and serve.

Chef Henry’s Beverage Recommendation: “When it comes to a morning beverage, if you’re not on a cruise in the Caribbean, I would skip the alcohol. So instead, let’s have a cup of French roast coffee with a generous helping of cocoa, sweetener, and whipped cream. Don’t forget a sprinkling of cinnamon on top. It can also be served cold over chipped ice.”