Avocados have a creamy texture, making them a healthier replacement for ingredients like butter and mayo in recipes, though they do contain a surprisingly large amount of fat – a whopping 30 grams per medium-sized avocado. – Marcus Samuelsson
Children want to mimic adults. They notice when you choose to prepare fresh vegetables over calling in another pizza pie for dinner. They will see that food made with love and care outweighs going through the drive-through window. – Marcus Samuelsson
In the harrowing aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake, one of the greatest needs became desperately clear: safe water. – Marcus Samuelsson
Clean water and access to food are some of the simplest things that we can take for granted each and every day. In places like Africa, these can be some of the hardest resources to attain if you live in a rural area. – Marcus Samuelsson
My family’s journey is something I am very proud of – in front of me, behind me and every part. – Marcus Samuelsson
Not only does the summer bring warm weather and tons of summer activities, but it also yields a fresh crop of increasingly useful avocados! – Marcus Samuelsson
I feel like there’s a lot of tasks in cooking that I want to master, that I want to do better. – Marcus Samuelsson
I think the kitchen is the new garage. And I think for a guy that wants to go out and be an evolved person, he should know about his local favorite restaurant. He should know how to cook something. – Marcus Samuelsson
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. – Marcus Samuelsson
Harlem is not a playground for rich bankers and consultants. It’s got students of all colors. It’s got old people who keep history and tell tall tales. – Marcus Samuelsson
In the hot summer months, popsicles are a perfect way to cool down while enjoying a delicious, fruity treat. Frozen, refreshing, mouth-friendly candy on a stick cannot get any better… or can it? – Marcus Samuelsson
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
Healthy can be the new good. Eating delicious should not be sacrificed because it’s healthy. – Marcus Samuelsson
People come up to me all the time and ask how I stay the way I am, and it’s no secret. The first lesson a chef needs to learn is how to handle a knife; the second is how to be around all that food. – Marcus Samuelsson
Cooking with your kids and engaging them in hands-on activities are two ways to begin to educate children about the healthy eating, and kick start the important task to help change how the younger generation looks at food and nutrition. – Marcus Samuelsson
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. – Marcus Samuelsson
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 food truck, grab empanadas by the dozen in Spanish Harlem or get a fantastic bowl of ramen in the East Village. – Marcus Samuelsson
Cooking is in an honest profession where you cannot hide and let others do the work for you. You have to show up, work hard and prove you can do it faster and better. And find a mentor who will recognize your talent and push you in the right direction. – Marcus Samuelsson
My father loved to take us on historical vacations, and you should have seen the stares we received in East Berlin. – Marcus Samuelsson
Salad can get a bad rap. People think of bland and watery iceberg lettuce, but in fact, salads are an art form, from the simplest rendition to a colorful kitchen-sink approach. – Marcus Samuelsson
I happen to love coconut, particularly for that sweet and crunchy texture it adds to any dish. – Marcus Samuelsson
I met Charlie Trotter before I actually saw him in person; I was 24 when I first opened the pages of Charlie’s cookbook ‘Charlie Trotter’s’ and was greeted by a man I would know and admire for the next 20 years. – Marcus Samuelsson
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, not a dreaded component of a meal. – Marcus Samuelsson
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 season. – Marcus Samuelsson
The reasons for food insecurity are many and varied. But part of the problem is the global farming systems. – Marcus Samuelsson
While some people may think being a chef only entails making enticing dishes and pushing the culinary boundaries, being a part of the food industry involves much more. – Marcus Samuelsson
While I hold my own political views, it’s important not to get too wrapped up in individual candidates and personalities, but instead to focus on the real issues. – Marcus Samuelsson
Without food, we cannot survive, and that is why issues that affect the food industry are so important. – Marcus Samuelsson
