Private Chef Matthew Morales

I began my culinary journey in my southern grandmothers kitchen in Dallas, learning everything from everyone's kitchen basics to a southern roux. But bringing my southern pallet to a city with different ingredients brought a challenge to my kitchen. Since then, I've embarked on a new journey of fusing Southern American cuisine with my Mexican pallet.

For me, cooking is...

how I care for myself & others. There isn't a single person who's visited my home without trying my recipes - it's how I stay engaged with ingredients

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in my grandmother's kitchen. She was born on Port Aransas island, learned everything from Mexican cuisine to Southern traditions.

A cooking secret...

Thyme, it's a seasoning I try to include in all of my meals no matter if it's just a pinch. It opens a sense that many are not familiar with, but love