Organizing ahead of time makes the work more enjoyable.

Taste as you go. When you taste the food throughout the cooking process you can make adjustments as you go.

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.

My mom was a great cook so I always wanted to eat and make stuff. I did cooking in 4-H but it wasn't until I was out of college that I decided I wanted to make this my career.

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.

I think people need more to do in their life if my hair pisses them off.

There are so many things that you think will look cool but then you look like an idiot!