It's very important to me that people who are actual chefs and other professionals in the culinary world, understand that I'm not, and have never held myself out as being, like a CIA trained chef. Ted Allen actualchefcia Change image and share on social
It's a 12-hour cooking class for me on the set of 'Chopped.' You'd think I'd get sick of it, but it's a source of endless interest to me. The only thing I don't like about it is it's a long day and my feet hurt. Otherwise, I love it. Ted Allen chopclasscook share on social
Because the show is popular, people do recognize us on the streets. Ted Allen peoplepopularrecognize Change image and share on social
I really have a great deal of humility in that department, and a great deal of respect for people who spend their lives learning how to make these amazing preparations. Ted Allen amazedealdepartment Change image and share on social
When I come home from a shoot, I'd rather reheat food I've made than eat takeout. Ted Allen eatfoodhave Change image and share on social
Cooking allows you to have travels, adventures and journeys without going anywhere. The running joke between my partner and me is that I'm not really concerned about how long it takes, or how much I destroy the kitchen, because I just have such a good time doing it. Ted Allen adventureconcerncook share on social
Sesame oil is probably my favorite condiment, period. Ted Allen condimentfavoriteoil Change image and share on social
Believe me, I understand the need for easy and speedy. After a 12-hour day of shooting 'Chopped,' say, I'm talking stir-fry, spaghetti, heck, peanut-butter sandwiches. But that's not about the joy of food. That's survival. Ted Allen butterchopday share on social
If I have committed any culinary atrocities, please forgive me. Ted Allen atrocitycommitculinary Change image and share on social
The best way to learn is live, in person, cooking, feeling, smelling and tasting, but TV is the second-best thing to that; it's a halfway facsimile. Ted Allen cookfacsimilefelt Change image and share on social
