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!
Chef's Day Off
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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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July 11, 2026
Lime Posset: The 500-Year-Old Dessert That Started Our Friendship | Chef's Day Off S2:E8 (Season Finale)
Chef Matthew Dolan teaches Marcus how to make Lime Posset, an elegant English dessert dating back more than 500 years that's made with just four simple ingredients. Along the way, they share the story of how this very recipe sparked their friendship years ago, eventually leading to the creation of Chef's Day Off. In this episode, you'll learn:<br /><br /> • The fascinating history of Lime Posset<br />• How citrus naturally transforms cream into a silky custard<br />• Vanilla bean tips and substitutions<br />• Common mistakes that keep the dessert from setting<br />• Restaurant plating ideas and Champagne granita• Why this is the perfect make-ahead dessert for entertaining<br /><br />dThank you for listening, cooking, and laughing with us throughout Season 2. We'll see you soon for Season 3. Executive Producer: Terry Fung, Rickhouse Media<br />Technical Producer: Jose Penaloza (@nowaypro)
July 1, 2026
Finesse: The Little Details That Separate Good Cooks From Great Ones
What separates a good home cook from a great one? It isn't expensive ingredients. It isn't fancy equipment. It isn't some secret recipe. It's finesse. This week, Chef Matthew and Marcus explore the subtle techniques professional chefs use every day that instantly elevate home cooking. From creating the perfect dining experience before you ever light the stove to tasting as you cook, controlling heat, and understanding why patience is one of the most important ingredients in any recipe, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately. Marcus also walks Chef through his homemade Dungeness crab risotto, opening the door to a masterclass on building flavor, cooking with intention, and understanding why the smallest details often make the biggest difference. Whether you're just learning to cook or you've been doing it for years, this episode will help you think like a chef.<br /><br />Executive Producer: Terry Fung | Rickhouse Media Technical Producer: Jose Penaloza (@nowaypro)
May 23, 2026
Eggs: Restaurant Secrets You Can Use At Home
Eggs sound simple… until you try to cook them perfectly. In this episode of Chef’s Day Off, Marcus and Chef Matthew Dolan break down the techniques behind scrambled eggs, fried eggs, poached eggs, and frittatas. From fluffy curds and runny yolks to restaurant brunch hacks and chef-level tricks, this episode is packed with practical advice you can actually use at home. Chef explains why eggs are one of the true tests of cooking skill, why most people overcook scrambled eggs, how to nail an over-easy egg without breaking the yolk, and the controversial kitchen gadget that saves brunch service.<br /><br />Plus:<ul><li>Why chefs obsess over eggs</li><li>The right way to scramble eggs</li><li>Cream vs water in scrambled eggs</li><li>The trick to perfect fried eggs</li><li>How restaurants survive brunch</li><li>Why frittatas are the ultimate leftover meal</li><li>The legendary “62 degree egg”</li></ul>If you’ve ever ruined breakfast, this episode is for you.
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