When you really want to show some love, keep the flowers and say it with spaghetti.

I really believe there's no such thing as accidents, only opportunities. God gives everyone the ingredients to a good, happy life. It's up to us to make the most of them.

I wish I could be as thin as Jessica Simpson. I think she looks gorgeous! I have had Jessica on my show several times, and I can tell you that girl is genuine and funny with a great self-deprecating sense of humor.

My mom worked in restaurants for 60 years, and what I learned from her is a lot. But if I had to boil it down, take your work very seriously, but don't take yourself too seriously. Work harder than everyone else and never complain about it. Don't go to bed if you're not proud of the product of your day; stay awake until you are.

You do it with your own two hands, so there's a sense of pride. You really do forget all our problems, because you're focusing on the food.

I do know what my first meal in the next world would be Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, heavy on everything.

I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices.