Mkto.la - Chef David Salgado

DIY Easy fruit decor to elevate your boards and dishes. Full of flavor, color and texture.

Three easy ways to decorate your meats for your next charcuterie board.

A little bit of what happened in the LA Culinary Expo last week The Chefs' Warehouse

Brighten up any dish with these 3-ingredient pickled red onions. Thinly slice a red onion, toss with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt, and let it sit for 20 minutes for an instant pop of color and acidity.

A little taste of our last event Springs

Thank you so much for the support on my last post. As promised, here is the complete ingredient list and step-by-step recipe for one of my clients’ favorite desserts, passion fruit panna cotta.

Ingredients

¼ cup cold water, 60 mL
1 envelope unflavored powdered gelatin, ¼ oz or 7 g
1 cup whole milk, 240 mL
½ cup granulated sugar, 100 g
Seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups heavy cream, 360 mL

Silky, creamy, and balanced with the bright acidity of passion fruit. Save this recipe and let me know if you try it.

I’m trying to reach more people with my cooking, so let’s see if we can give this video a little boost. If it reaches 50 likes, I’ll share the complete step-by-step recipe for this passion fruit panna cotta.

This is easily one of my clients’ favorite desserts. Silky, creamy panna cotta paired with the bright acidity and tropical flavor of passion fruit. It’s elegant, refreshing, and the perfect way to finish a meal.

So, should I share the recipe? Get this video to 50 likes and I’ll make it happen.

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Cassava arepas, crispy on the outside and tender in the center, topped with rich, slow-cooked pork belly.

A simple combination that brings together texture, comfort, and bold Latin American flavors. The crisp cassava, the richness of the pork, and the fresh toppings come together in every bite.

Small bites, big flavor.

Avocado mousse is all about texture, balance, and presentation. 🥑

That smooth, creamy texture creates the perfect base for a dish, while its vibrant color brings freshness and contrast to the plate. Whether paired with seafood, vegetables, or used as a sauce, a well-made avocado mousse can turn a simple preparation into something much more refined.

Great plating is not just about making food look beautiful. It’s about creating harmony between every element on the plate.

Brazilian-style picanha, grilled to perfection with that signature crispy fat cap. Simple, smoky, and full of flavor. 🇧🇷🔥