Chefs’ Secret Flavor Boosters

Tasty Marinade

Chef Jose Garces has the perfect recipe to add some authentic flavor to your meat. Marinades are best if they sit for 24 hours; some marinades will store for up to 2 weeks.This abodo marinade is easy to make and can add flavor to any meal.

Chef Jose’s Adobo Marinade

Ingredients
Makes 3 cups

6 cloves garlic
1 cup vegetable oil
6 chilies from the can of chipotles, de-stemmed, but otherwise left whole
4 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (fresh is preferred)
1 cup cider vinegar

Directions
Put all of the ingredients in a blender and combine.

Diverse Flavors

Chef Dan Kluger shares his tip to get you thinking like a restaurant chef: Don’t be afraid to mix different flavors. When cooking, make sure each dish has the 3 S’s: Sweet, Sour and Spicy. The multiple flavors will activate your taste buds to cut any unhealthy cravings later on.

Try a recipe that embodies this principle: Chef Dan’s Whole Roasted Chicken With Escarole and Spicy Vinaigrette.