Bill Parcells Quotes

Timing is everything. Chemistry is something that you don't just throw in the frying pan and mix it up with another something, then throw it on top of something, then fry it up and put it in a tortilla and put in a microwave, heat it up and give it to you and expect it to taste good. You know? For those of you who can cook, y'all know what I'm talking about. If y'all can't cook, this doesn't concern you.

Great cooking favors the prepared hands.

I think anybody can cook if they take the time.

Be sure to read a recipe all the way through before you cook. The time it saves you in the long run is invaluable.

If I had one piece of advice for people - if they are cooking from the Alinea cookbook, the Betty Crocker cookbook or the back of the box - read through the entire recipe first before reaching for any ingredients, and then read again and execute the directions.

I love to cook. My mom taught me to cook at a very, very young age.

I don't know if I am a good cook, but I am a dedicated cook.

If you want to be a home cook, just have fun with it. Pick up a couple cookbooks. You're gonna make some mistakes; just go in and try it.

I found that preparation is everything when you cook.

Cooking is about ingredients.

I love to cook so much. I like to cook everything. I really like to eat my food.

Simple ingredients can be used to make elegant dishes with just a little extra attention to detail.

Patience is the secret to good food.

I am very, very proud of my ability as a cook.

If you're building a house, or doing anything, time is what you've got. Well, there's effort, but you need time. The more time you put into something, the better stuff you can make.

I'm actually a good cook.

My job the same as carpenter. What kind of house you want to build? What kind of food you want to make? You think your ingredients, your structure. Simple.

The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare.

The thing about cooking is it's so interesting to watch. I don't know why, but if you go to somebody's house and they're making something, they usually say interesting things while they're cooking.

When I'm hiring a cook for one of my restaurants, and I want to see what they can do, I usually ask them to make me an omelette.

I'm learning with my mom how to cook more Spanish food. I'm trying to make a good paella, but that's a real art.

I actually struggled through teaching myself to cook because I'm completely ignorant in the kitchen. So I did really macho things like trying to make my own curry. Really hardcore stuff.

Always look for the best ingredients, treat the food you cook with respect, always read the entire recipe first, be organized, and have fun.

My husband is the cook at our house. I can make dessert and salad, but I stay away from meals. He makes amazing omelets, fish, and grilled vegetables like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

You can't set a hen in one morning and have chicken salad for lunch.