118 Quotes by Alex Guarnaschelli

I grew up in Midtown Manhattan.

It's amazing how meaty cauliflower can be.

Having students was so inspiring.

My reasons for becoming a chef are somewhat of a cliche. I always loved to eat but it was watching my parents cook that really served as the impetus for my career choice.

Sometimes I look up a recipe for chicken and tomatoes and end up cooking pork. The inspiration gets lost in translation.

When we eat something at a restaurant, however simple it may look, there's something in it that makes you think, 'Well, I couldn't quite do this from home.'

My mom, ever the Italian, made braised chicken with tomato.

A homemade hamburger can be a real treat.

When we talk about chefs, we often talk about their love of food or their passion for it, but cooking is also about making a living; it's a job.