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 childcommunityculture Change image and share on social
The darker the chocolate is, the more antioxidants it contains. So when eaten in moderation - just a few bites from a well-made dark chocolate bar, for instance - there's no need to feel bad about indulging once in a while. Marcus Samuelsson antioxidantbadbar share on social
The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday. Marcus Samuelsson centerchristmasfamily Change image and share on social
Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy. Marcus Samuelsson deliciousfoodhealthy Change image and share on social
Casseroles don't have to be about canned ingredients and vegetables you normally wouldn't even think of eating alone, much less stuck in between layers of sauce and breadcrumbs. They can vary from everyone's favorite all-time casserole, macaroni and cheese, to the ultimate English casserole, Shepherd's Pie. Marcus Samuelsson breadcrumbcannedcasserole share on social
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 cookdirectionfast share on social
Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail. Marcus Samuelsson attentiondetaildish Change image and share on social
Many people are turned off at eating vegetarian because of the misconception that all dishes are just an arrangement of bland vegetables. Marcus Samuelsson arrangementblanddish Change image and share on social
I want people to understand my journey and to be inspired by that. You can be an immigrant, and if you work really hard, you can have your own restaurant. Marcus Samuelsson hardimmigrantinspire Change image and share on social
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 allowbeginbreakfast share on social