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Flavor First Cooking

by Marta Guzman

Get Recipes - Learn to Adapt your own recipes with no compromises.

Empanadas Maduros Salad Chimichurri without the guilt

Comfort food, made lighter — never boring.

Learn how to transform the dishes you already love into healthier, vibrant meals—without sacrificing flavor, culture, or joy. Marta Guzman teaches hands-on cooking classes that honor tradition while using smart techniques to reduce fat, carbs, and sodium.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• How to adapt classic comfort recipes without losing soul.
• Smart substitutions that actually work
• Techniques using air fryers and modern tools
• How to cook boldly, confidently, and with ease

Chicharrones de Pollo/Crispy Air Fried Chicken without the Guilt!

WAYS TO COOK WITH MARTA

• Private in-home cooking experiences
• Small group cooking parties
• Central Market hands-on classes

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A FEW CLASS CONCEPTS

Caribbean

CLASS 1: Lighter Caribbean Comfort Classics
• Picadillo (3 uses)
• Dominican green salad
• Frozen tropical helado

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CLASS 2: Flavor First Air Fryer Favorites
• Crispy Lime Chicken Chicharrones
• Smashed Brussels Sprouts (deeply caramelized)
• Butternut Squash Fries with Garlic Dip

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CLASS 3: The Plantain Lab
• Air-fried tostones
• Maduros with minimal oil
• Canoas (savory & sweet)
• Light mofongo method

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Marta Guzman

Marta Guzman is a Puerto Rico–born cook, instructor, and award-winning food entrepreneur with over 17 years in the food business. Her culinary roots trace back to her childhood, learning to cook alongside her nanny, Luisa Reynoso (Lulu), a former cook at the Dominican presidential residence.
Marta’s Desserts earned multiple “Best Flan” awards in Austin and were served to presidents, governors, and VIPs. Today, she brings that same mastery to teaching home cooks how to keep every bit of flavor they love—while cooking in a lighter, more nourishing way.

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