You are going to be what you put in your body, so I try to teach that to my kids, and the kids around me.

My family... always had the value of the family table and these cultural influences of growing up.

Get up every day and try a little harder than the day before.

If you don't follow your dream, who will?

Wrap fish fillets, sliced veggies, and other quick-cooking items inside foil packets with bundles of fresh herbs and throw them directly on the grill; the steam will release the herb's perfume and flavor anything contained inside the pouch.

Being a food show and being me, I always kicked it up a notch, which means I would always elevate the spice level or the complexity of a particular dish. So, it was always like we're going to kick this up a little bit.

Everyone needs a mentor.