Quotes by Marcus Samuelsson

About Marcus Samuelsson:

Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur.
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Let the fresh fruits and vegetables be your guide, and make something that will keep for the whole week.

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Spices, of course, are essential.

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Eating vegetarian doesn't mean you have to eat boring, humdrum dishes.

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Cooking turkey every year doesn't have to be monotonous - I want people to always mix it up using different spices and preparations.

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Childhood nutrition and healthy eating is a cause that is extremely close to my heart.

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For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes.

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As a chef, I could not wash my hands - nor clean pots, pans, utensils, meats or produce, nor make soups and sauces - if I did not have clean water. Were this to happen, of course, these would be the least of my concerns. Because water is the linchpin...

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Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial sources of fat. It is comprised of medium-chain fatty acids or MCFAs, which are easier to break down and metabolize into energy than large-chain fatty acids, which are often stored in the body as fat for late...

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While you can find zucchini in markets in most places year-round, allowing you to make everything from breakfast dishes like zucchini and onion frittatas to snacks like zucchini-stuffed crab cakes, the onset of fall marks the beginning of hard squash...

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A juicy chicken breast can be the perfect accompaniment to a classic Caesar salad or a club sandwich. It's also easy to cook, and can be as simple as dressing it with a few spices and popping in the oven.

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Many popsicles you'll find in a supermarket have a lot of unwanted sugar or preservatives, but with a few ingredients you can make healthier popsicles with any flavor you can imagine.

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I get so tickled when that pilot happens to be an African American because I rarely see that. The same is true when I go to find restaurants. I mean, most places I go, I kind of have some idea who the chef is, which is why I want to go.

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I feel like there's a lot of tasks in cooking that I want to master, that I want to do better.

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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, and don't even require utensils to eat, making them the perfect get-together main course, tailgating essential, and simple dinner recipe to ...

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When you're in Portuguese-African Brazil, or Lisbon, or Mozambique, sometimes piri piri is used as a condiment. Sometimes piri piri is just spices from a jar, and sometimes it's made with garlic, olive oil, cilantro, parsley, and some light chilies.

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Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.

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I can take a lot of pride that I can launch cookbooks and there's an audience out there that supports that.

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In the harrowing aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, one of the greatest needs became desperately clear: safe water.

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Getting to a place of comfort can be uncomfortable.

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Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures.

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The fact is that more and more people are developing a sensitivity to gluten, without necessarily being allergic to it.

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Author Bio

  • NameMarcus Samuelsson
  • DescriptionAmerican chef
  • BornJanuary 25, 1970
  • CountrySweden
  • ProfessionChef