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All Quotes by author - Maneet Chauhan

" At the end of the day, walk away feeling proud of what you have achieved. "

" Beer is such an integral part of the Indian culture. "

" Every time I come to India - where I have grown up - if I spent 20 years in this country, I will never be able to uncover all of the hidden jewels. "

" I always wanted to be a chef. Flavors and food were always of interest to me, but it was how those things brought friends and family together to celebrate not only the special occasions but everyday life. It has been a blessing that I have been able to pursue a career that creates a product that brings people together. "

" I am Indian and a chef with Indian heritage. "

" I love Pushkar because of the Pushkar Fair, which happens every fall - it's this camel festival, with ornately-dressed camels, camel races. But the reason I truly love this city is the Hindu mythology behind it. "

" I love what I do; that is the foundation of whatever I do. "

" Indian spices can find a place in any cuisine. It's just a matter of opening your mind and palate to new flavors. "

" In India, the perception of a woman in a restaurant kitchen was that she wouldn't make it. "

" I think food and love go hand and hand. "

" It is a lot easier to stay focused and keep your head above water when you are pursuing your ultimate dreams! "

" I wanted my daughter to look up to me. "

" Mannu - in Punjabi, it means 'mine.' My parents would call me that. "

" My husband and I grew up in India, so saag and tikka sauces are very nostalgic for us. "

" My husband and I went to Venice, Italy, for our first-year anniversary and spent a day on the Island of Burano. There, we had lunch at the famed Trattoria al Gatto Nero da Ruggero - one of the most incredible meals of our lives. "

" My husband, Vivek Deora - he is very meticulous about cooking, and slowly and lovingly makes his family recipes, handed down generations. "

" My mantra in life is 'nothing ventured, nothing gained,' and I very strongly stick by it. "

" Pizza is a great segue into unfamiliar flavors - plus, you can pile on the veggies. "

" The cow is sacred, and as a result, most Indians do not eat beef. "

" The crown of lamb has always been a quintessential Christmas dish, and growing up in India, we would read about lamb when learning about the holiday. "

" The level of competition on 'Iron Chef' was very intense. In fact, I feel like the show provides chefs with a stamp of approval and in many ways lets them know that 'they've arrived.' It was a tough journey, to say the least, but in the end, it provided me with an example how hard work and persistence pays off. "

" There is absolutely no path you can choose in life that will not include challenges or blocks. These are important because they are what make you appreciate your successes. "

" There is a standing joke in my family that I was born with a ladle in my hand. "

" The youthful vibe Nashville exudes is intoxicating and contagious, especially amongst the culinary scene, which lures so many great young chefs to places like City House and Rolf and Daughters. "

" While I appreciate what goes into making high-end Indian dishes, street food has a special place in my heart. Being raised in India, street food played an integral part in my life while growing up. "

" You are in school, and you hear about 'Iron Chef' and think, 'One day, I have to be on 'Iron Chef.' "

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