4. Giada de Laurentiis
Giada is a chef based in Italy.  She hosts several shows on the Food Network including Everyday Italian, Behind the Bash, Giada’s Weekend Getaways, Giada in Paradise, and Giada at Home.  Giada is also the spokesperson for Barilla.  Giada has published four cookbooks thus far.

3. Cat Cora
Cat was featured in Iron Chef America on Food Network.  She attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  Cat was also a co-host of the TV program, Kitchen Accomplished.  Three years ago, Cat co-founded a philanthropic organization called Chefs for Humanity.  Cat has published two cookbooks and is working on a third called Under the Olive Tree.

2. Padma Lakshmi
Padma is the host of Top Chef.  Padma was born in India and was formerly the wife of controversial author, Salman Rushdie.  Padma modeled for Ralph Lauren, Alberta Ferretti, and Emanuel Ungaro.  Padma made appearances in Glitter, Star Trek, Sharpe’s Challenge, and The Ten Commandments.  

1. Rachael Ray
Rachael is host of the shows Rachael Ray, 30 Minute Meals, and Rachael Rays Tasty Travels.  Ray also hosted the shows $40 a Day and Inside Dish.  When Rachael was younger, her family owned a restaurant called the Carvery.  Rachael has made appearances on Sesame Street, Oprah, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Larry King, FHM, etc.  Rachael has endorsed Price Chopper supermarkets, Burger King, Nabisco, WestPoint Home, Dunkin’ Donuts, AT&T, Nutrish.