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,...
Eggtoberfest
2nd year at Eggtoberfest as I returned with my team as Chef D.Mart, a Big Green Egg Influencer! Yes, in years past, I taught the master BBQ class, pizza, and Mexican cuisine at the culinary center for the headquarters of the Big Green Egg. Being invi...
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...