Sarah Martinez
School
California State University At Northridge
Expertise
Food News, Recipe Testing, Cocktails
- Sarah's writing work focuses on uncovering hidden food gems and sharing easy weeknight recipes.
- Her favorite foods to cook include challah bread, instant pot Mississippi pot roast, and pasta bolognese.
- Inspired by her Nana, she spent her childhood journaling and writing short stories.
Experience
Sarah is a freelance writer with more than five years of experience in the food and beverage space. After college, she combined her passion for cooking with her love of writing and began freelancing in food media. Her love of eating led to hours spent cooking, baking, and recipe development. This translated to her pursuing a career in food journalism. She also writes for Wide Open Eats, specializing in Southern homestyle cooking.
Education
A bachelor's degree in communications from California State University at Northridge helped Sarah launch her career in writing. In college, she landed her first professional writing job as the food reviewer for the Ventura County Reporter.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
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Stories By Sarah Martinez
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Gen Z is shaking up industries all across the economy, but few are as impacted as the world of food. These places are where Zoomers like to eat best.
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If you love tequila, you'll love this transparent take on the classic margarita. Here's how this award-winning cocktail gets its clear look.
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When it comes to choosing the butter for the chicken, you'll want to make sure you choose the correct kind to achieve the best flavor and texture.
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Walt Disney World is known for its attractions, theming, and food. Now one popular Mexican fine dining restaurant is set to take up residence in Disney World.
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If you need a quick, versatile dough to use on any occasion, look no further. Here's the dough that Alton Brown revealed he always keeps in his kitchen.
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Hostess has been selling snack cakes for over a hundred years, but now this old standby is launching something new with mini versions of its classic snacks.
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Smoked cream cheese is exactly what it sounds like. It's cream cheese that has been cooked on a grill or smoker.
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Lasagna is delicious, but it's usually off-limits if you're on a keto or low-carb diet. But if you make this simple swap you can put lasagna back on the menu.
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When you're ready to make some ranch water cocktails at home, a spicy ingredient will take the drink to the next level.
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Fast food chain Del Taco has a secret menu that's worth trying, but you'll need a special password to order from it.
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Alton Brown is an expert at everything food, often adding his own twist to traditional recipes. But this Polish soup is one recipe that he stays true to.
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On an episode of her Food Network show "Barefoot Contessa," Ina Garten shared her secret to making seafood stew — and cleaning the grit away from your mussels.
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Starbucks has some amazing locations across the globe, but this one, in particular, stands out, sitting on top of the world's largest ancient castle.
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One of the issues with having a ton of canned foods is figuring out how to store them in a semi-organized manner. Luckily, there's one hack that should help.
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The grill can be a chicken wing's best friend or its worst enemy if done incorrectly. It takes a little finesse to avoid a charred, burned mess.
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Chicken thighs are both tasty and the most typically economical option for dinner. Learn why you should always buy chicken thighs with skin, not skinless.
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If you're a fan of burgers, you're in store, as Shake Shack is offering free burgers this weekend. Here's how to grab one for yourself.
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In Jessica Morone's cinnamon roll bread pudding recipe, the sleeper ingredient is something you probably already have in your fridge.
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When making candied pralines, you can ruin the dish with a simple mistake: using the wrong pan. Here's what type of pan you should use to make candied pralines.
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The size of the peach slices most definitely affects the flavor and texture of the dessert. So, here's the ideal size to cut peaches for your cobbler.
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Eating out is not always feasible, but luckily, there is a way to up the homemade sandwich game. Here's a simple step that will seriously improve your sandwich.
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A good patty melt is not complete without onions, and this is where Christina Musgraves flips the script by using an ingredient not often found in burgers.
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One of the most crucial components of the tomato sandwich is the bread.
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World-renowned chef, Elena Arzak, has wowed the world with her take on Basque cuisine. Here's her simple step for cooking tuna that any at-home cook can follow.
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One of the most transformational ways to upgrade your sandwich is by changing the type of tuna you use.
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While wine brings out a luscious flavor, recipe tester Michelle McGlinn adds a few special ingredients that take short ribs to the next level.
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An old fashioned is a tried-and-true cocktail that has a sweet taste to it. Here is a special ingredient from Tasting Table's recipe that you should try.