28 Quotes by Aaron Sanchez

You walk in there, and it's all for real, ... You have to have an idea with some variance.

It was a good fight, ... I (was) honored to be chosen to participate in this battle of the wits.

Execution is everything at 'Iron Chef,' ... It is something that is taken very seriously in the world of culinary art.

I'm very proud of him, ... He is well- deserving, hard-working and very humble.

I am wearing a Mexican flag bandanna, ... I was not playing. I was there to win.

My biggest challenge is cooking traditional French dishes, which usually require very specific techniques and methods. That’s just not my style... I cook from the soul.

I wanted to get away from the Mexican vernacular and do more ‘nuevo Latino.’ Americans are starting to understand regionality in Mexican food. It is very regional in terms of ingredients.

Marcus Samuelsson is a chef who inspires me everyday. He has such a deep understanding of flavors and techniques. His food is representative of the diverse world that we live in. What he has done in Harlem with Red Rooster is very special. Marcus is not just a chef, he’s a food activist.

My mother and my grandmother are pioneers of Mexican cuisine in this country, so I grew up in the kitchen. My mom, Zarela Martinez, was by far my biggest influence and inspiration – and toughest critic.