Salt Is Greedy, Pepper Is Genius, and Acid Might Ruin Your Soup

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Chef's Day Off

Marcus D Najera

9 episodes

1 month ago

Want to elevate your home cooking with Chef tips from one of the best culinary minds in the game? Celebrated Chef Matthew Dolan: Co-owner of 25 Lusk Restaurant in San Francisco (Food Network Regular, Cookbook author, US Department of State Cutural Envoy) and "Marcus D." Najera (National iHeart Radio personality and food enthusiast) will dig into flavor, foolproof cooking hacks and pro-tips, all while serve up tasty stories peppered with plenty of laughs! Come join us and learn a ton on Chef's Day Off!

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Salt Is Greedy, Pepper Is Genius, and Acid Might Ruin Your Soup

Chef's Day Off

20 minutes

5 months ago

Salt Is Greedy, Pepper Is Genius, and Acid Might Ruin Your Soup

Why does restaurant food taste so much better than what you make at home? In this episode of Chef’s Day Off, Michelin-starred chef Matthew Dolan and radio host Marcus D. go deep on the holy trinity of seasoning: salt, pepper, and acid. You’ll learn why salt is greedy and thirsty, how pepper adds more than just heat, and why a splash of vinegar or citrus can make or break a dish. Plus: the truth about kosher salt, the danger of pre-ground pepper, and why chef-level seasoning starts with tasting as you go. Whether you're cooking steak, marinara, or compote for Sunday crepes, this episode gives you the exact how, why, and when to season like a pro. Takeaways include:

When to salt meat for the best results
Why kosher salt beats Himalayan in cooking
How to fix a dish with too much vinegar
Pepper as a floral finish—not just heat
The worst seasoning sin (hint: pre-made spice blends)

🎧 Hosted by @itsmarcusd of Star 101.3 (iHeartRadio SF) and Chef Matthew Dolan of 25 Lusk.
📍 Recorded in San Francisco, CA