“When I'm in need of a quick meal or party dish, a burger is hands-down...” — Marcus Samuelsson Quote

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 to eat, making them the perfect get-together main course, tailgating essential, and simple dinner recipe to whip up any night of the week.

Every day, whether I am teaching or entertaining - I absolutely love bringing different people and cultures together.

People come up to me all the time and ask how I stay the way I am, and it's no secret. The first lesson a chef needs to learn is how to handle a knife; the second is how to be around all that food.

I always get asked for suggestions on what to get food-lover friends. While there are many gifts out there that a foodie would love, it's always good to do some research beforehand so you know you're getting a gift that will last.

My first job was at a Burger King.

I'm good with a grill. I like to make cheeseburgers - I once read in a David Goodis crime novel that you're only supposed to flip a burger once.

For me, the best burger buns are made from an enriched dough, soft and absorbent enough to soak up all the juices.

I don't think the Whataburger would dunk on the In-N-Out Burger, but I never really liked Whataburger or all the other burgers. McDonald's is decent, I guess, but no, the In-N-Out Burger kills them all.

Before a game, I always eat a turkey burger with mayonnaise. The players say it's disgusting, but I'm not changing.