I get up every day, do the best that I can do, and go home and have a good time.

I use other cookbooks for inspiration. I must say I tend to cook from my own cookbooks for parties.

I think the best shortcut is to choose really simple recipes. Because I think you can make simple recipes that are as delicious as complicated ones.

Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it's more important to make yourself feel good.

I've taught myself how to use good, fresh ingredients and to prepare them as simply as possible by cooking only to enhance their intrinsic flavors.

When I thought my professional career was over, it hadn't even started yet.

Anyone who tries to make brownies without butter should be arrested.