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
The avocado is native to the Mexican state of Puebla, which helps explain why it's so popular in Mexican cooking. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The food business is very tough, but there's also a lot of love and very giving. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
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 Image
When I get the chance to make my favorite breakfast on the weekend, I often choose to make pancakes. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I think that if you grind your spices and keep them in small batches, you can use them in endless ways. The… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Cooking is in an honest profession where you cannot hide and let others do the work for you. You have to show… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Whether you're on a diet, or you're looking for a go-to one bowl dinner recipe, salads should be thought of as crowd-pleasers,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
If you get hungry mid-day, a banana is the best snack at your desk, after a workout, or in between classes. Fruit… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Children want to mimic adults. They notice when you choose to prepare fresh vegetables over calling in another pizza pie for dinner.… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Cooking with your kids and engaging them in hands-on activities are two ways to begin to educate children about the healthy eating,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial sources of fat. It is comprised of medium-chain fatty acids or MCFAs, which are… — 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
In Ethiopia, food is often looked at through a strong spiritual lens, stronger than anywhere else I know. It's the focal point… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
“If you are having conversations with people about fried chicken, watch out. Their stories are steeped in lore and myth. Regular people… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I cannot stress a greater importance than to teach the young generation about the risks of unhealthy eating. A great way to… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
The opportunity here in the U.S. is so unique because we are so diverse, with so many different cultures living together. Christians,… — 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
“It's one of the many reasons that I go to sleep and wake up with thoughts of authorship. Who writes our stories?… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I think it's very expensive to not eat healthy. Eating healthy is the only affordable option we have left. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I want to make sure the cooking industry becomes more and more diverse. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Let the fresh fruits and vegetables be your guide, and make something that will keep for the whole week. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Healthy can be the new good. Eating delicious should not be sacrificed because it's healthy. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I love chicken. But, like a lot of chefs and cooks, I get tired of preparing it the same way. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
In Europe I couldn't be anything but a black cook working for somebody. My inspiration was to own, to be the chef. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As a chef and activist, I'm particularly concerned with food politics issues such as the farm bill. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
They say never trust a skinny chef, but the fact is, to stay healthy when you're a chef means you have to… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
There shouldn't be an announcement that divides our food between what tastes good and what is good for us. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
We struggle with eating healthily, obesity, and access to good nutrition for everyone. But we have a great opportunity to get on… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
We can all agree that government can't solve the obesity crisis alone. It's an ongoing issue that will require a collaborative effort… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I want people to understand my journey and to be inspired by that. You can be an immigrant, and if you work… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Between the ages of six and nine, my palette was taking shape as well as my identity as a chef. It was… — 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
Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it. — 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 Image
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 Image
For many sports fans, the onset of fall only means one thing: It's football season! — 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 think mine… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
It's key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
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 Image
The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I am many different things, and that is why I am so proud to be American. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
