Anyone can cook, and I’m here to give you the tools and techniques you need to make restaurant-quality food instead of ordering takeout.
I’m a Brooklyn-based, Chicago-bred Chef and TV Host. I’m also a pop-culture and entertaining expert. I graduated from Northwestern University where I studied theatre and film. I didn’t come from a long line of cooks, but I came from a family that prioritized flavor. I got my culinary degree from International Culinary Center in 2016, and perfected my skills at New York Times 3-Star Restaurant, Lilia, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I’ve been a TV host since I was 14. I’m a chef-personality on Food Network Kitchen, the Food Network / Cooking Channel’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”, Amazon’s “Today’s Deals Live”, and red carpet host for The James Beard Awards livestream on Twitter. I have regular appearances on The Today show, showcasing tips and tricks to be more resourceful in the kitchen. I am the founder and culinary director of The Lineup, a series highlighting the top cooks working at the best restaurants in America. Look out for my new show on Food Network Kitchen “Breakfast with Besser” where I invite Hollywood’s hungriest stars into my kitchen, I grill them with questions, and then they create a breakfast dish I’ve crafted specifically for them.
RECIPES + PRESS :
Kohler Food & Wine Festival // Forbes
Spooky Punch // The Today Show
Mummy Hot Dogs // The Today Show
Matcha Monster Fudge // The Today Show
One-Pot Potato Leek Soup // The Today Show
Healthy Pumpkin Parfaits // The Today Show
Salad Dressing 101 // WGN Chicago
Peach Berry Smoothie // The Today Show
Bright Green Herby Butter // The Today Show
Fresh and Easy Tomato Basil Sauce // The Today Show
Carrot Cake Baked Oats // The Today Show
Mayo Free Herby Egg Salad // The Today Show
The Best, Easiest Deviled Eggs // The Today Show
Some of my previous
clients and collaborators
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