Chef Marvin Woods

All Good — Cook, Eat & Live Whole

Real food. Real flavor. Real life. Recipes and stories rooted in culture, built for how we eat today.

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Every recipe tells a story—of place, of memory, of the hands that shaped it. This collection brings together the flavors of the coast with the warmth of home cooking, inviting you to slow down and savor each moment at the table.

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Twice Cooked Pork

This focused Coastal Soul recipe layers tender pork belly, aromatic garlic and ginger, baby leeks, toasted sesame oil, Chinese chili bean paste, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, and a touch of sugar. The pork is gently poached, crisped, and finished in a glossy sauce.

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

40 min

Ingredients

12 oz. (340 g) pork belly,
preferably skin-on
• Optional: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless,
skinless chicken thighs
• 1 bay leaf
• 4-5 whole garlic cloves
• 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
• 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2-2 Tbsp. Chinese chili bean
paste (doubanjiang), such as Lee
Kum Kee
• 1/4 cup Shaoxing cooking wine
• 1 tsp. dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• 6 baby leeks, sliced on a steep
bias into 2-inch pieces

Instructions

Slice the pork belly into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the bay leaf, whole
garlic cloves, ginger, and sliced pork. Poach 20-25 minutes, until
just cooked through.

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What's Inside

This isn't a one-note cookbook—it's a complete cooking system built for every level.

Three Levels of Recipes

Whether you're just getting started or cooking at a high level, recipes are designed to meet you where you are and help you level up.

Meat, Poultry & Seafood

From weeknight staples to elevated dishes—beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and seafood recipes that deliver real flavor and technique.

Vegan & Vegetarian Dishes

Flavor-forward, intentional plant-based recipes that stand on their own—no shortcuts, no compromises.

Bowls, Soups & Everyday Meals

Practical, flexible dishes designed for real life—quick builds, one-pot meals, and balanced bowls.

Beverages

Thoughtful drinks that complement the food and round out the table.

Bread & Baking

Foundations that every cook should have—from everyday staples to elevated techniques.

Technique + Understanding

More than recipes—this book teaches you how and why food works, so you can cook with confidence.

Why This Book

All Good is more than a cookbook—it's a guide to cooking, eating, and living with intention. Built on decades of experience in kitchens around the world, this book brings together flavor, health, and culture in a way that's practical, approachable, and rooted in truth. This is food that respects where it comes from—and fits how we live our lives today.