Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur...
NationalityEthiopian
ProfessionChef
Date of Birth25 January 1970
CityAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
CountryEthiopia
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Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail.
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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.
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Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday.
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Taking dishes straight off the restaurant's menu and putting them into a cookbook doesn't work, because as a chef you have your own vision of what your food is, but you can't always explain it. Or you can't pick recipes that best illustrate who and where you are and what you're doing. And if the recipes don't work, you don't have a book.
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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.
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Everyone's favorite breakfast dish can be prepared in a moment's time with just a few ingredients and minimum effort.
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Pot lucks are fun, especially when you encourage your guests to bring dishes that represent their families or cultures.
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Even just a few spices or ethnic condiments that you can keep in your pantry can turn your mundane dishes into a culinary masterpiece.
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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.
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Criticism is part of the creative man's journey, and I appreciate it.
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Each city should have its own type of restaurant.
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The Swedish Christmas is definitely unique, even throughout Scandinavia. Like Christmas everywhere, it's a very family-centered holiday.
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I've lived all over the world, but Harlem is very special to me, and when I decided to open a restaurant near my home, I didn't want it to be business as usual.
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Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.