Anne Burrell is a rising star on the Food Network.
Her stint as a sous chef on “Iron Chef America” led to her own show in 2008, “Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.” She also served as co-host on “Worst Cooks in America” the past two seasons.
Book publisher Clarkson Potter approached her to write a cookbook, which she dubbed “Cook Like a Rock Star.”
She’ll be signing copies of the book at Lenox Square’s Williams-Sonoma at 4 p.m. today.
Q: So what’s the purpose of the cookbook?
A: This book is very personal to me. It’s my journey, why I became a chef. I’ve also put a collection of some of my favorite recipes I’ve learned throughout my career ... I’ve put it in everyday language. Not everyone knows what it means to sauté or blanch or braise. I want everyone to be successful to cook dinner and have fun. Cook with your kids. Cook on a date and make it sexy. Enjoy the process!
Q: Maxim magazine just named Paula Deen as the sexiest female chef over [“Top Chef” host] Padma [Lakshmi], [Food Network hosts] Giada DeLaurentiis and Rachael Ray. Are you insulted you weren’t even included in the question?
A: I didn’t even know! I would be surprised if I were on that list. Paula being the sexiest chef? She definitely is the sexiest talking chef!
Q: What is your take on our very own Alton Brown, who is ending “Good Eats” after 12 years?
A: I’m a huge Alton Brown fan. We’re both ABs! Alton Brown. Anne Burrell! I’ve known him for years doing “Iron Chef America” together. He’s like the ultimate food nerd. I’ve learned a lot from him.
Event preview
Anne Burrell signs
“Cook Like a Rock Star”
4 p.m. today. Free. Williams-Sonoma, Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-812-1703, www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/tip/anne-burrell-book-signing.html.
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