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
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
My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I always suggest something fast and simple so you have more time to share with friends; and when we think of the… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I learned from my grandmother, who grew up in devastating war times, how important it is to keep with tradition and celebrate… — 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
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
The holidays are my favorite time of year! Christmas was always one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden, and I look forward… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
But one of the things I have learned during the time I have spent in the United States is an old African… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
There are so many times there could have been a left turn instead of a right turn in all people's lives. I… — 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
What makes Harlem special is that at any given time, food seekers can not only find food deeply rooted in Southern, Latin… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it's easy to forget that… — 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
