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
Sriracha Mayonnaise
We like the fruity heat of Sriracha, but if you have a different favorite hot sauce, go right ahead. Use this mayonnaise for our Ultimate BLT.
Cold Brew Plum Iced Tea
Slightly bruised or wrinkled stone fruit is ideal for making the infused syrup; peaches and nectarines work too.
Ultimate BLT
Two sweet-salty finishings let guests craft their own signature sandwiches, but if you’re a purist, leave them off and let the (excellent) bacon speak for itself.
Lemon-Herb Mayonnaise
Try this mayonnaise with our Ultimate BLT. Would this also be good on an egg salad sandwich, or as a dip for crunchy summer veggies?! Why, yes!
Classic Spinach Salad
Mature spinach has a stronger flavor than baby spinach and holds up better to this creamy dressing.
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.
Frosé (Frozen Rosé)
Choose a full-flavored, full-bodied, dark-colored rosé for freezing. You want something that can hold its own.
Sparkling Grapefruit Cocktail
This beautiful, bubbly summertime drink is fancy enough to enjoy on your yacht… or inner tube!
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.
When (and When Not) to Use the Grill Lid
Mastery of your grill lid stands between you and perfectly grilled steaks.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Homemade Carnitas: A Step-by-Step Guide That Ends in Horchata Ice Cream
Celebrate the beauty of slow-cooked, crispy-edged, meltingly rich carnitas.
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!
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!
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.