I started cooking for the love of cooking, and I am going to keep cooking whether there's a celebrity aspect to it or not. Marcus Samuelsson aspectcelebritycook Change image and share on social
What I love about the term 'salad' is that it can appear in so many different forms and says a lot about the cook. It could be a simple as fresh green lettuces tossed with a basic vinaigrette, or it could be as hearty as a couscous salad with grilled shrimp. Marcus Samuelsson basiccookcouscous share on social
Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures. Marcus Samuelsson bringculturedish Change image and share on social
Going meatless reduces our carbon footprint and helps us lead the way towards climate change. Marcus Samuelsson carbonchangeclimate Change image and share on social
I learned from my grandmother, who grew up in devastating war times, how important it is to keep with tradition and celebrate the holidays during tough times. Marcus Samuelsson celebratedevastategrandmother Change image and share on social
When you are already eating as cheaply and meagerly as possible, any raise in cost can quickly plunge you and your family into hunger. Marcus Samuelsson cheaplycosteat Change image and share on social
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 chefconsumecook Change image and share on social
I came into this environment where there was so much love, so much positive energy. I never heard my parents say, 'We have adopted kids.' The minute my sister Linda and I landed in Sweden, we were their kids. Marcus Samuelsson adoptenergyenvironment share on social
Egypt is the largest wheat importer in the world. In some part, this is due to irrigation issues and inhospitable climes. Egypt's dependence on wheat is also partially because for decades it has been cheaper to import wheat, corn, soy and barley from the U.S. than to grow it locally. Marcus Samuelsson barleycheapclime share on social
Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends. Marcus Samuelsson familyfriendperfect Change image and share on social