Marisel Salazar

1 week ago | starchefs.com | Marisel Salazar

To Each Their Own StructureThere is no “one-size-fits-all” leadership structure for starting or growing an independent restaurant group. Some have clearly defined roles, others are more blended, some are family-run businesses or husband-wife teams. There are more “classic” restaurant groups, like Unapologetic Foods, with clear-cut roles. The group is led by the partnership of Pandya and Mazumdar.

Oct 3, 2024 | today.com | Marisel Salazar

RecipesChef notesBefore the Pollo Campero fast-food chain came stateside, people flying from Guatemala and El Salvador often brought as much chicken as possible. This dish has much in common with Nashville hot chicken, and Southerners have embraced it as well. Even if you have no ties to Central America, this recipe will satisfy a deep, emotional craving for comfort food for the soul. Serve the crispy chicken with a side of my Yuca Fries with Cilantro-Lime Aioli.

Oct 3, 2024 | today.com | Marisel Salazar

Chef notesI love these doughnuts because they satisfy my passion for adding guava and cream cheese to anything possible. Guava and cream cheese is a classic Cuban (and wider Latin American) combination. Fried brioche encasing a rich balance of tropical sweetness and tartness — what more could you want? Technique tips: When it comes to the dough, warm means 105 to 115 F. Shaggy dough is lumpy yet well-mixed, with no dry spots of flour. It's a loose ball but not smooth. It looks like a sticky mess.

Oct 3, 2024 | today.com | Marisel Salazar

RecipesChef notesI love aioli and mayonnaise. I spent part of my childhood living in Japan, where they have a word for someone who loves mayonnaise: mayora (マヨラー). The taste for aioli and mayonnaise can be widely seen across Latin American food: Cuban arroz imperial, Mexican elote, Dominican ensalada rusa and Argentinian salsa golf (also known as salsa rosada or mayochup). It is also perfect to serve as a dipping sauce for these golden, crispy yuca fries or my Central American-Style Fried Chicken.

Aug 14, 2024 | purewow.com | Marisel Salazar |Nakeisha Campbell

New YorkfoodKate Previte/Fan-Fan DoughnutsLook, we’re not exactly looking forward to arctic-level winds and that deceptively cheery-sounding moniker “wintry mix.” But as we move away from pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather and into full-on puffer coat season, we will take any excuse to sip on the best hot chocolate NYC has to offer.