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Chef Aarón Sánchez

Johnny Sánchez, New Orleans

Chef Aarón Sánchez

Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist. He is the chef/owner of Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez and a judge on FOX’s hit culinary competition series Master Chef.

chef at johnny sanchez

You can’t have an identity without
food being part of it.

You can’t have an identity without
food being part of it.

My Inspiration

I believe that the way I think about
food is very different. It's holding on to memories - holding on to the times in my life. There is something inherently fleeting about food, and I don't want that legacy to disappear. It's just a way for me to connect with my family. It's a way of paying respect.

When my Mema cooked, every meal
was not just a meal. It was theatre.

When my Mema cooked, every meal
was not just a meal. It was theatre.

Make at home

Chicken Flautas with Johnny Sánchez
  • Preparation 10 Mins
  • Cook Time 20 Mins
  • Serves 4 People
  • Difficulty Easy
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