Quotes by Marcus Samuelsson

About Marcus Samuelsson:

Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur.
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Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday.

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Packing lunches and going over menus is a great way to make small changes in the way your kids eat.

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I love having a croissant and a great cup of coffee. Just one cup.

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I cannot stress a greater importance than to teach the young generation about the risks of unhealthy eating. A great way to pique their interest in nutrition is to involve them more in the cooking process. They not only will learn to cook for themsel...

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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 pure learning, Gray Kunz wrote a great cookbook, 'The Elements of Taste', published in 2001. The first time...

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I had great schooling, and my parents were always in front of me, or next to me, or behind me, making sure I had whatever I needed.

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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 great.'

Marcus Samuelsson

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 Valentine's Day.

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Healthy can be the new good. Eating delicious should not be sacrificed because it's healthy.

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To become a good cook is to know yourself, and I, at this point, know myself. I know myself, and I know the cook I want to be and the cook I am striving to be.

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Certain foods are good for preparing your body for an intense workout and giving you the energy you need to endure it. Others are great for after exercising to help you maintain calorie burning, build muscle, and prevent cramping.

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I always get asked for suggestions on what to get food-lover friends. While there are many gifts out there that a foodie would love, it's always good to do some research beforehand so you know you're getting a gift that will last.

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For many of us, clean water is so plentiful and readily available that we rarely, if ever, pause to consider what life would be like without it.

Marcus Samuelsson

My parents were there: in front of me, behind me, in the middle of my life at all times: reprimanding me, giving me confidence, teaching me valuable lessons, to help make me the man I am today.

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Since truffle oil and caviar aren't always in the budget, learning to tweak and enhance just a few ingredients and flavor combinations can help you transform those ordinary ingredients into the extraordinary!

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I would love to take a cooking class from Gandhi. Maybe I could teach him how to cook, and he could teach me his message. I wouldn't mind learning how to make couscous from scratch from a North African woman, either.

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Everyone's favorite breakfast dish can be prepared in a moment's time with just a few ingredients and minimum effort.

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Chefs don't eat at normal hours, so the only time you feel like you really need a meal is after service, when you're exhausted and just crave something to help you wind down.

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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite American traditions. I quickly picked it up when I moved to the U.S. from Sweden.

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Being an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef, there's nothing traditional about my Thanksgiving spread.

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Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday - it's a day that's American to the core and it's a day that's all about what and how we eat.

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Author Bio

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