I studied cooking in Spain after college. Jose Garces collegecookspain Change image and share on social
I have experienced a tremendous amount of personal and professional growth, and I feel incredibly lucky that I'm able to make a career out of doing the things that I love. Jose Garces amountcareerexperience Change image and share on social
If you were a Colombian, you would have your version of an empanada. If you are an Argentinean, you might find a dough that's baked and has a butter sheen on it. And then in Ecuador, you'll find more crispy-fried empanadas. So, yeah, every culture has their own version of empanadas. Jose Garces argentineanbakebutter share on social
There a great ethnic cuisine available to you in Chicago. Jose Garces chicagocuisineethnic Change image and share on social
Some of the best cooks that I've cooked with, whether it's in New York or Chicago or even here in Philadelphia, are actually Ecuadorians. And there's something about their palates that really just inspires me, and has a really deep sense of flavor. Jose Garces chicagocookdeep share on social
I think that a lot of us at home are iron chefs in their own right in that we have to come up with meals real quickly. Jose Garces chefhomeiron Change image and share on social
Don't be afraid to adapt new ingredients into your own techniques, and traditional ingredients into new recipes. Jose Garces adaptafraidingredient Change image and share on social
As long as you remember what you love and why you love it, it will never be far from your heart - or your plate. Jose Garces heartlonglove Change image and share on social