Rick Martinez
Senior Food Editor, Emeritus
Rick Martínez is a former senior food editor for BA and currently hosts the companion video series to his debut cookbook Mi Cocina and Sweet Heat, both on the Food52 YouTube channel and Pruébalo on the Babish Culinary Universe channel. He cohosts the Borderline Salty podcast with Carla Lalli Music, is a regular contributor The New York Times, and teaches live, weekly cooking classes for the Food Network Kitchen. He currently resides in Mazatlán with his dog, Choco, where he cooks, eats, and enjoys the Mexican Pacific coast. rick-martinez.com
techniques
Some Practicle Advice for How to Wash Your Fresh Greens
The foolproof technique that will make sure you never bite into a batch of gritty greens again.
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Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Choose a full-flavored, full-bodied, dark-colored rosé for freezing. You want something that can hold its own.
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Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail
This beautiful, bubbly summertime drink is fancy enough to enjoy on your yacht… or inner tube!
techniques
An Illustrated Guide to Charcoal Grilling
Welcome to Grilling 101: Here's how to make the most of a charcoal chimney's worth of fuel, from blazing flames to the last dying ember.
techniques
When (and When Not) to Use the Grill Lid
Mastery of your grill lid stands between you and perfectly grilled steaks.
Recipes
Pineapple-Hibiscus Cocktail
We love the citrusy sour flavor of hibiscus, not to mention its amazing color.
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Double-Pork Carnitas
A combination of pork belly and pork shoulder, slow-cooked to tenderness and then crisped in a pan, yields carnitas with unparalleled texture and richness.
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Poutine on the Ritz Burger
This burger was inspired by one of the many punny burgers from the TV show Bob's Burgers. If you’re feeling really “ritzy,” ask your butcher to grind a couple of well marbled cuts for you and make a signature burger blend: we like a 50/50 mix of untrimmed brisket and boneless short rib.
techniques
Hard Truths: Your Oven Is Lying to You
That thing where your cake is ready on top but is wet in the middle? It's not your fault (this time).
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Roasted Tomato–Cashew Salsa
If we had to give this salsa a heat index rating, it would get three out of five chiles.
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Habanero Jam
Looks like a perfectly innocent bowl of apricot jam, burns like a bright and fruity pepper jelly.
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Sesame Tempeh Slaw
Let the tempeh marinate all morning, then put the dish together for lunch. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series. Check out the rest for the remaining days.
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BLT Lettuce Wraps
Bibb lettuce leaves are sturdy and crispy enough to balance out the bacon, tomatoes, and avocado for these lunch-friendly wraps. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; check out the rest for the remaining days here.
Recipes
Lemony Smoked Trout Tartine
This open-faced sandwich provides a twist on your usual lunch by using smoked trout. Adding fresh lemon juice helps balance out all the heavier flavors. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series; check out the rest for the remaining days here.
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Rice and Beef Jerky Bowl
There's no better combination than shallots, rice, and beef jerky, but the greens and herbs help balance out this hearty lunch. This recipe is part of our lunch for a week series. Check out the rest for the remaining days here.
Culture
Homemade Carnitas: A Step-by-Step Guide That Ends in Horchata Ice Cream
Celebrate the beauty of slow-cooked, crispy-edged, meltingly rich carnitas.
Recipes
Direwolf Bread
Re-create Hot Pie’s iconic farewell gift to Arya in honor of your favorite show, Game of Thrones. Be sure to print out the wolf template on an 11x17" sheet and see other GoT-inspired recipes!
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Sansa's Lemon Cakes
Sansa Stark made these desserts one of the most recognizable in Game of Thrones. She deserves a sweet treat after all she’s endured, and so do you. For a Dark Sansa version, pour syrup over the cake, then top with black sesame seeds. And be sure to check out our other GoT-inspired recipes!
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Ceremonial "Pigeon" Pie
For a real taste of Joffrey’s gamey pigeon pie, use squab instead of chicken. Have a sword handy for slicing into it! Also check out our other GoT-inspired recipes.