Chef Alex

Alex Dorros is a Seattle-based chef focused on celebrating South American flavors and Northwest ingredients. He has cooked in kitchens ranging from college dining halls to fine dining restaurants. During the pandemic, Alex launched Siembra, a Peruvian and Colombian pop-up that received global recognition from Conde Nast Traveler in their 2021 Hot List of Restaurants Reinvented. When Alex isn’t in the kitchen you can probably find him in his garden or the mountains.
Watch Chef Alex’s Classes
Mango Royale with a twist—almond crust, lime-laced mangoes, and tangy Greek yogurt cream.
Double smash burgers, onion-loaded and grill-ready, with a garlicky herb potato salad on the side. Summer, sorted.
Whip up dessert hummus with pantry staples like chickpeas & cocoa. Perfect for dipping, snacking & customizing
These pupusas are what happens when a classic Salvadoran snack takes a quick detour through the deli counter.
An arepa is a golden, crispy-edged cornmeal cake with a tender, almost creamy interior, beloved across Venezuela and Colombia.
The best shrimp and grits start with a chipotle-rum marinade, and end with a rum margarita on the side.
We’re crafting a holiday charcuterie with our favorite fruit and nut-studded crackers.
This one-pot French Onion Orzotto is a STUNNER with caramelized onions and broiled gruyere cheese on top!
Buttermilk brine tenderizes chicken, locking in moisture for juicy flavor, paired with a creamy chili mushroom sauce.
Dulce de leche, peaches, whipped cream, and meringue fill layers of soft vanilla sponge cake.
Elevate your appetizer game with our "seacuterie" class featuring fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and shrimp for any occasion!
The cutest addition to your charcuterie spread. Buttery, cheesy, and stuffed with our favorite: American Lamb!
When leaves turn and temps drop, enjoy this one-pan veggie skillet pie under a flaky, buttery, "everything" crust!
Indulge in this classic Tres Leches Cake, soaked in creamy milk and topped with fluffy merengue and fresh berry compote!
Juicy summer peaches meet savory grilled flatbreads with whipped feta and a delicious peach-tomato mostarda.