Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson (born Kassahun 'Joar' Tsegie; January 25, 1970) is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur. Read full biography of Marcus Samuelsson →
Not only are pasta dishes delicious, but they are also great, easy options for a quick dinner during a busy weekday.
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... →
You have to balance, but you can be aggressive as a chef. It benefits the food. You have to be passionate. You can't be angry cooking.
I cannot stress a greater importance than to teach the young generation about the risks of unhealthy eating. A great way to pique their interest in... →
To become a good cook is to know yourself, and I, at this point, know myself. I know myself, and I know the cook I want to be and the cook I am... →
If you get hungry mid-day, a banana is the best snack at your desk, after a workout, or in between classes. Fruit is a very good snack in general.
Every time you use the word 'healthy,' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy.
Weekends are sacred for me. They're the perfect time to relax and spend time with family and friends.
I had a long-lasting love affair with the flavors from Japan and the hustling New York street vendors. And, of course, a life-changing return to... →
When I opened Red Rooster in 2010, I quickly learned that you can't help improve a neighborhood unless you bring everyone along with you. We made... →
It's often hard for us to imagine going without some of our luxuries like travel, dining out, or Internet, much less our basic necessities like... →
When I'm in need of a quick meal or party dish, a burger is hands-down my go-to pick! Burgers are easy, fast, and don't even require utensils... →
Although I believe affection and romance should be shown all year around, it's always smart to have a good plan up your sleeve for... →
Marcus 'Joar' Samuelsson (born Kassahun 'Joar' Tsegie; January 25, 1970) is an Ethiopian-born, Swedish-raised chef and restaurateur.