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Mark Hinds
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Mark Hinds

Mark Hinds

Mark is an experienced food writer, recipe developer, and photographer who is also Umami’s publisher and CEO. A passionate cook who loves to cook for friends, he can often be found in the kitchen or by the grill testing new recipes. Mark founded Umami in 2014 with the desire to create a place for curious cooks who want to use what we eat and how we cook as a lens to explore the world. His work at Umami focuses on creating recipes that dig deeper to find ingredients and techniques that produce memorable dishes. He also writes about the cultural impact of food by focusing on what we eat, how it’s grown, and why we eat it. Mark is also a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP). Education Mark has a BA in Government from Saint John’s University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Hamline University.

    Sloppy Joe Recipe

    A Healthier, Better Tasting Sloppy Joe Recipe

    This sloppy joe recipe has deep savory flavors, is simple to make, healthy to eat, and is the embodiment of everything good about comfort food.

    Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

    Turkey Chili with Creamy Salsa Verde

    This turkey chili recipe uses dried chilies and a creamy salsa verde to create a deeply flavored chili with a hint of smokiness and a sublime texture.

    Blueberry Buttermilk Cake II

    Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

    This blueberry buttermilk cake is light and airy with warm cinnamon flavors and a juicy blueberry filling that pops with every bite.

    Favorite Smoked Chicken Recipes

    Our Favorite Smoked Chicken Recipes

    Our favorite smoked chicken recipes have deep smoky flavors, tender chicken, and crispy chicken skin.

    Smoking A Whole Chicken

    Helpful Tips for Smoking Chicken

    Smoking chicken is a simple way to infuse chicken with a nice smoky flavor. This guide has lots of interesting ways to season, smoke, and serve smoked chicken.

    Smoke A Whole Chicken

    How to Smoke a Whole Chicken

    Learning how to smoke a whole chicken is a simple way to make chicken with a light smoky flavor, crisp skin, and tender and juicy meat.

    Smoked Tri Tip Roast

    Tips and Tricks for the Best Beef to Smoke

    The best beef to smoke, whether it’s a juicy hunk of brisket, flavor packed tri-tip, ribs so tender the meat falls off the bone, or shredded chuck roast, is about using time, temperature, and smoke to add flavor and texture.

    Smoked Chuck Roast

    Southwestern Smoked Chuck Roast

    This smoked chuck roast recipe is the perfect way to make smoky, shredded beef with bold Southwestern flavors for burritos, tacos, nachos, rice bowls, and more.

    Smoked Chicken Breast

    Smoked Chicken Breast

    This smoked chicken breast recipe leans into wood fire flavors with a slightly smoky chicken that stays juicy on the inside and has lightly browned crispy skin on the outside.

    Grilling Corn On The Cob

    A Better Way to Grill Corn on the Cob

    To find a better way to grill corn on the cob, we tried different grilling methods and seasonings before landing on a foolproof recipe for delicious grilled corn with a touch of char.

    Grilled Chicken Thighs

    Southwestern Grilled Chicken Thighs

    This southwestern grilled chicken thighs recipe has bold, southwestern flavors that deliver tender and juicy chicken in every bite.

    Cleaning A Smoker

    How to Clean a Smoker

    Learn how to clean a smoker, including the tools and equipment you’ll need for regular cleaning and maintenance for gas, pellet, charcoal, and electric smokers. 

    Southwest Seasoning Blend

    Southwest Spice Blend

    This Southwest spice blend transforms dishes by highlighting the region’s slightly smoky, deeply flavored food. The seasoning is ideal for grilled meat and veggies and anything from the smoker.

    Black Garlic Risotto Featured

    How to Cook With Umami Foods

    Learn how to cook umami foods using a few simple techniques that will improve your cooking and add more umami flavor to dishes.

    Umami Flavorr

    Understanding Umami Flavor With a Simple Taste Test

    The best way to understand what is umami flavor is to try it yourself. This taste test is an easy way to learn how to add more umami taste to your cooking.

    Au Jus Recipe

    How to Make Au Jus

    This au jus recipe creates a perfect dipping sauce for prime rib, french dip sandwiches, and roast beef.

    French Dip Sandwich

    French Dip Sandwich Recipe

    What makes a French dip sandwich so delicious is the combination of crusty bread, tender beef, melty cheese, and savory au jus.

    Beef Gravy Recipe

    Savory Beef Gravy

    This savory homemade beef gravy recipe uses a simple technique to improve beef broth, along with a couple of secret ingredients to create an unforgettable brown gravy.

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