FN Dish is counting down to the season 2 premiere of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off by introducing a new celebrity contestant every day. The competition tests the celebrities to see who has the culinary chops to win the title of champion and guarantees a $50,000 donation to the winner's charity of choice. Watch the premiere on Sunday, January 6, at 9pm/8c and keep coming back to FN Dish for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes previews.

Cornelia Guest is a designer, author and philanthropist who rose to celebrity status as a socialite in the 1980s. You'd think a socialite would never set foot in any kitchen, but Cornelia loves to cook vegetarian food and even caters events. Get to know Cornelia better from her Q&A with FN Dish.

The two words that best describe your cooking style are...

Going into Rachael vs. Guy, who did you think was going to be your biggest competition?

Who is your favorite food TV personality, past or present?

CG: Guy and Rachael...that's a no-brainer! Then Two Fat Ladies — they were a scream!

CG: My chocolate chip cookies (Cornelia Guest Cruelty-Free Cookies)

What's the most surprising thing we'd find in your fridge?

What music do you like to listen to in the kitchen?

CG: All music — if I'm cooking, I'm dancing and smiling!

Cornelia is playing for The Humane Society of New York.