Cooking turkey every year doesn’t have to be monotonous – I want people to always mix it up using different spices and preparations. – Marcus Samuelsson
Childhood nutrition and healthy eating is a cause that is extremely close to my heart. – Marcus Samuelsson
Even before the earthquake in Haiti, only half the country’s population had a source of safe drinking water. – Marcus Samuelsson
If you get hungry mid-day, a banana is the best snack at your desk, after a workout, or in between classes. Fruit is a very good snack in general. – Marcus Samuelsson
For me, brunch is such a versatile meal since you can play on both the sweet and savory in your dishes. – Marcus Samuelsson
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. – Marcus Samuelsson
As people of color, it took a whole generation in many ways to get us out of the kitchen, and it’s gonna take us the same whole generation to get us back into the kitchen and have ownership of restaurants, hotels and stuff like that. – Marcus Samuelsson
When I ride the subway back and forth, sometimes I look at the other passengers and wonder if any of them are children who have been adopted or parents who have adopted. – Marcus Samuelsson
I don’t have memories of Ethiopia as a child. I didn’t learn about Ethiopian culture until after I moved to New York and started meeting people from the Ethiopian community. – Marcus Samuelsson
Everyone’s favorite breakfast dish can be prepared in a moment’s time with just a few ingredients and minimum effort. – Marcus Samuelsson
I credit my grandmother for teaching me to love and respect food. She taught me how to waste nothing, to make sure I used every bit of the chicken and boil the bones till no flavor could be extracted from them. – Marcus Samuelsson
I love Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday that is centered around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me. – Marcus Samuelsson
We struggle with eating healthily, obesity, and access to good nutrition for everyone. But we have a great opportunity to get on the right side of this battle by beginning to think differently about the way that we eat and the way that we approach food. – Marcus Samuelsson
The same ten dollars you spend on lunch is all it costs for City Harvest to feed 37 kids who are hungry. That’s pretty astounding. – Marcus Samuelsson
I’m an avid runner and play soccer every weekend, but I also have to constantly watch what I eat, and I’m always thinking about how to balance my meals. – Marcus Samuelsson
I am a chef through and through. Everything I do – whether it is cooking for kids in Harlem or cooking in a fine dining establishment – all my days are consumed by food. – Marcus Samuelsson
We know so much about the European food story, and we’re getting to know about the American food story; but we know so little about the African food story. – Marcus Samuelsson
Many people are turned off at eating vegetarian because of the misconception that all dishes are just an arrangement of bland vegetables. – Marcus Samuelsson
It’s often hard for us to imagine going without some of our luxuries like travel, dining out, or Internet, much less our basic necessities like food and water. But try for a minute to imagine how life would be with such deprivations. – Marcus Samuelsson
I can take a lot of pride that I can launch cookbooks and there’s an audience out there that supports that. – 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. – Marcus Samuelsson
It’s key to know which essential foods will keep you going and help your body recover after hard work. – Marcus Samuelsson
Chocolate is one of the world’s most beloved discoveries, and when we need a quick boost of energy and endorphins, chocolate is the go-to treat. – Marcus Samuelsson
What makes Harlem special is that at any given time, food seekers can not only find food deeply rooted in Southern, Latin and African traditions, but also can taste the newer Senegalese, Chinese, and Italian influences as well. – Marcus Samuelsson
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 first to see if it works for you. – Marcus Samuelsson
As a chef, I always have in mind how to properly feed the public, but at times it’s easy to forget that some people have trouble even getting any food, much less adequate nutrition. – Marcus Samuelsson
Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday. – Marcus Samuelsson
Let the fresh fruits and vegetables be your guide, and make something that will keep for the whole week. – Marcus Samuelsson
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. – Marcus Samuelsson