Going meatless reduces our carbon footprint and helps us lead the way towards climate change. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I happen to love coconut, particularly for that sweet and crunchy texture it adds to any dish. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I learned at a young age what chasing flavors meant, and I've been doing that my whole life. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I started cooking for the love of cooking, and I am going to keep cooking whether there's a celebrity aspect to it… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The fact is that more and more people are developing a sensitivity to gluten, without necessarily being allergic to it. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Aside from the obvious chocolate cookies and ice cream, chocolate can be used in a variety of ways for desserts. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I feel like there's a lot of tasks in cooking that I want to master, that I want to do better. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
What I love about the term 'salad' is that it can appear in so many different forms and says a lot about… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
People come up to me all the time and ask how I stay the way I am, and it's no secret. The… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I don't distinguish the music I listen to from great music - it's just music. There shouldn't be an announcement that divides… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
You know that old expression "It's not whether you win or lose; it's how you play the game". That line was definitely… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I'm an avid runner and play soccer every weekend, but I also have to constantly watch what I eat, and I'm always… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Salad can get a bad rap. People think of bland and watery iceberg lettuce, but in fact, salads are an art form,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Cooking turkey every year doesn't have to be monotonous - I want people to always mix it up using different spices and… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Chefs don't eat at normal hours, so the only time you feel like you really need a meal is after service, when… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Casseroles don't have to be about canned ingredients and vegetables you normally wouldn't even think of eating alone, much less stuck in… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
When I'm in need of a quick meal or party dish, a burger is hands-down my go-to pick! Burgers are easy, fast,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I love cookbooks for completely different reasons. I love 'The Harry's Bar Cookbook' and Marco-Pierre White's 'White Heat' for their feel. For… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Egypt is the largest wheat importer in the world. In some part, this is due to irrigation issues and inhospitable climes. Egypt's… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“Food’s my only bag. It’s my gig, my art, my life. Always has been, always will be. I’m always battling myself –… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Taking dishes straight off the restaurant's menu and putting them into a cookbook doesn't work, because as a chef you have your… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I'm engaged in food on so many levels, and I love that. So my work, my craft, is around food, and writing… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It wasn't until I came to New York and started to see the African American community, but also the Ethiopian community here,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“Just fry the d**n bird,' gave me license to play. Michael Garrett, my sous chef at the time, and I turned chicken… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“Right now, Harlem is delicious. On the corner of 125th and Frederick Douglass Avenue, I turn my head south and see Little… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“For months beforehand, I fielded calls from British media. A couple of the reporters asked me to name some British chefs who… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I feel fortunate to be part of the cooking community. We learn from each other. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I can take a lot of pride that I can launch cookbooks and there's an audience out there that supports that. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Everyone's favorite breakfast dish can be prepared in a moment's time with just a few ingredients and minimum effort. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
We can all agree that government cant solve the obesity crisis alone. Its an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort across private… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
While most individuals use the flesh of the coconut in their cooking, coconut water and oil are also known to have numerous health benefits. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It's football season! — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
There are so many times there could have been a left turn instead of a right turn in all people's lives. I think mine… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
I'm lucky to live in New York, a city that offers so many options for lunch. I can pick up dumplings from a Midtown… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year around, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true when I… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
I love using rice as a flour; I'll grind roasted rice and dip fish in that. It gives a beautiful, crunchy texture. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
I am many different things, and that is why I am so proud to be American. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share
