So many people complain that there aren't enough Latinos on television, and yet when they are, they need support.

I'm a terrific Mexican cook, and I just love Mexican food. And I love cooking Mexican food.

I believe that education offers the fastest route to economic mobility. I grew up with a family of strong, accomplished, and educated women. I believe, as they say, that you can't be what you don't see, and since I saw a lot of smart women in my life, education being at the center, I just mimicked that behavior. There was never a question that I'd go to college. In fact, I was the last person in my family to get a master's degree, so that tells you I'm actually the underachiever!

Michelle Obama is going to be an amazing First Lady: She's intelligent, capable and motivated. She just embodies everything that an American woman should represent.

People can't ignore that Hispanics represent the fastest-growing demographic in the US. The future success of America is intricately tied to the future success of the Hispanic community. And it's the women of these communities - the mothers, sisters, daughters - who make the world go around. I decided to focus on giving them opportunities so that they're set up for success in life.

My worst habit in the kitchen is not allowing anybody to help me. I like to cook by myself.

I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men.