Private Chef Experience

Catering vs. Private Chef, What is the difference ? Catering vs. Private Chef: Curating the Perfect Culinary Experience When hosting a memorable occasion, the dining experience sets the TONE, I had to say this, I’m also a hockey player and watch “Sho...
Smash Burgers 101

💡 Who wants to know how a chef cooks a Smash Burger? As you could general the process I would like to discuss the key components: Meat Mixture, Process and Amount "Press" to flatten Sauce Buns Recipe follows: ) Meat Mixture, Process & Amoun...
Clean Food

I get the question a lot, do you have options for clean food? Even comes up in classes due to some chef's using ingredients from a can. Now growing up and learning how to cook, I was also considering the past for the question. Interesting enough when...
Pesto vs Chimichurri

As a chef, I like to write recipes and mix ingredients. Sometimes I even cross between recipes like Chimichurri and Pesto. Here is a quick rundown of each: -Pesto - Basil, Italian Parsley, Garlic, Pine Nuts, Olive Oil, Parmesan -Chimichurri - Parsley...
Holiday Catering 2023

2023 Holiday Catering is coming to an end, offering food from October to January of many unique and tasty options. Many people said I should have a restaurant because of tasting flavors of such great pairing. For example, my indirect brined smoked tu...
Turkey, dry or need any option?

"Why is a turkey not dry?" "What else can you cook besides turkey? We don't have turkey at our house?" These are my top questions during the holiday times concerning holiday meals. For the first Question about "dry turkey," I will give you some tips,...
Fox 5 Appearance

I was on Fox5 Good Day Atlanta as Chef Dan Martinez, aka Chef D.Mart, in August of 2023. I was on TV to share my success in writing my first cookbook, "10 Tacos y Mas." My excitement to share my culinary skills was unbelievable. I cooked for three da...