Anne Burrell

Growing up, we always had a big garden, and it just gave me the passion and appreciation for really good food. ”

After two undefeated seasons of 'Worst Cooks in America,' I'm ready for a third. Going against Bobby Flay takes the challenge to another level, but I'm ready to whip these contestants into shape and the winner is sure to be from Team Burrell. ”

You don't go into being a chef for the money. ”

Part of being successful is about asking questions and listening to the answers. ”

I adore my mother, and I am probably a chef because of my mother. She was adventurous. ”

My food, I think, is big. It's aggressive, it's aggressively seasoned, and it's hearty. ”

I love the simplicity, the ingredients, the culture, the history and the seasonality of Italian cuisine. In Italy people do not travel. They cook the way grandma did, using fresh ingredients and what is available in season. ”

Tough love is exactly what it sounds like. ”

I'm always a big fan of a big pot of chicken soup. I like to make a big pot of that, and I keep it in my freezer so when I come off the road and I just want to sit in my pajamas on my couch and catch up on the DVR and dig into a nice big bowl of chicken soup. It feeds my soul. ”

I love meeting new people. ”