When I'm home, the heart and soul of our family is in the kitchen. Growing up, my parents both worked, so dinnertime was for family - the TV was off.….

I know growing up as a young gay person how much you hate yourself, how much you already think you're different..

I've been experimenting more and more with LN2, liquid nitrogen. I've used it in battle on 'Iron Chef America,' but have also made some great ice cre….

I add a lot of citrus to my food and I think that flavors it. And, to me, that what makes it healthier, lower in fat, lower in calories. It adds lots….

I think the biggest thing is clean as you go. Wash all your knives, cutting boards, dishes, when you are done cooking, not look at a sink full of dis….

The type of cuisine I do, especially after being on 'Iron Chef' for several years, is a lot of global cuisine. My strength has always been Mediterran….

Following the devastating India Ocean tsunami of 2004, I founded Chefs for Humanity, modeled after Doctors Without Borders, but comprised of chefs. T….

My Mom always cooked healthy. Greek food lends itself to cooking healthy..

The thing about being at home versus being out in the world working is, it's a whole different vibe. When I'm home with my kids and partner, I will c….

If eating out, order your meal and ask the server to wrap up half of the portion to take home with your for the next day, keeping your portion size i….

It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities i….

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom..

I am climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa this Summer as a personal physical goal for myself, but also as a way to bring on sponsors and raise awarenes….

When I was growing up in Mississippi - it was good Southern food... but I also grew up with a Greek family; when other kids were eating fried okra, w….

I believe that parents need to make nutrition education a priority in their home environment. It's crucial for good health and longevity to instill i….

I think people are more savvy about cooking, food and dining. I notice they are looking for more value for their money - not in larger portions but m….

No one knew I was gay growing up but I was bullied. I was a cheerleader, fairly popular and considered straight..

Chronic malnutrition, or the lack of proper nutrition over time directly contributes to three times as many child deaths as food scarcity. Yet surpri….

I like to abide by the seasons and let the natural flavor in food speak for itself. I use quick cooking techniques of high heat with very little fat,….

Set yourself up for success from the very beginning and then focus on maintaining that success..

To me, money is the ability to create lifelong experiences for my family and myself, to educate my children and a way to give back to humanity..