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
When you are already eating as cheaply and meagerly as possible, any raise in cost can quickly plunge you and your family… — 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
Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
You have to balance, but you can be aggressive as a chef. It benefits the food. You have to be passionate. You… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Even just a few spices or ethnic condiments that you can keep in your pantry can turn your mundane dishes into a… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
My father loved to take us on historical vacations, and you should have seen the stares we received in East Berlin. — 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
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
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
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 have never seen a picture of my mother. My mother's family never owned a photograph of her, which tells you everything… — 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
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
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
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
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
For decades, many blacks were reluctant to pursue a profession that was associated with servitude. If you went to school, it was… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
It's fascinating when you're from another place, but you don't speak the language. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
While keeping active is a major aspect of staying fit, what you use for fuel definitely factors in. — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
As an adopted person, once you find out about that 'other' side of yourself, it's almost like you find out who you… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
If it's done really well, you don't want big portions because you think, 'That was so fulfilling. I'm not stuffed. I feel… — 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
The same ten dollars you spend on lunch is all it costs for City Harvest to feed 37 kids who are hungry.… — 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
While eating gluten-free may help you lose weight initially because it eliminates baked goods, one has to be smart when choosing replacement… — 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
Clean water and access to food are some of the simplest things that we can take for granted each and every day.… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Like all food, whether you're talking about Persian food, or Chinese food, or Swedish food, it's always a reflection of wars, trading,… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Many popsicles you'll find in a supermarket have a lot of unwanted sugar or preservatives, but with a few ingredients you can… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Since truffle oil and caviar aren't always in the budget, learning to tweak and enhance just a few ingredients and flavor combinations… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Since the gluten-free diet is not for everyone, it's recommended that you stick with a gluten-free diet for at least 3 weeks… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
Certain foods are good for preparing your body for an intense workout and giving you the energy you need to endure it.… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
When you're in Portuguese-African Brazil, or Lisbon, or Mozambique, sometimes piri piri is used as a condiment. Sometimes piri piri is just… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
I always get asked for suggestions on what to get food-lover friends. While there are many gifts out there that a foodie… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
With all the endless varieties and toppings you can add to burgers, there's no need to keep munching on the boring burgers… — Marcus Samuelsson Copy Share Image
While you can find zucchini in markets in most places year-round, allowing you to make everything from breakfast dishes like zucchini and… — 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
