Chef Marcus Samuelsson was the youngest chef ever to receive three stars from The New York Times when he was at Aquavit. In his book, Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home, Samuelsson tells us about the dishes he makes at his Harlem home for his family and friends. His recipes mix Ethiopian, Swedish, Mexican, Caribbean, Italian, and Southern soul.

Marcus Samuelsson's Marcus Off Duty

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