All About Anne Burrell
Learn all about the spiky-haired, rock-star chef Anne Burrell — her background, her family, TV appearances, cookbooks and the pasta obsession that kicked off her career.
All About Anne
With her signature spiky hair and bold personality, Anne has made quite the name for herself in the culinary world as a simple, straightforward chef with great cooking techniques. Growing up in upstate New York in the 1970s, she developed a love for cooking early on, spending time in the kitchen with her mother, whom she fondly remembers as a great cook. Her passion for food led her to Canisius College in Buffalo, where she earned a degree in English and communications, before attending the Culinary Institute of America. Anne has made a name for herself on television, showcasing her culinary skills and bold personality across a variety of popular cooking shows. Anne made her Food Network debut as the star of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, which aired for an impressive nine seasons. She has competed on Iron Chef America and House of Knives, won Chopped All-Stars in 2015 and served as a judge on Chef Wanted. As a host, she has led Vegas Chef Prizefight and the long-running Worst Cooks in America, one of Food Network’s most successful series. She has also appeared on Beat Bobby Flay, Food Network Star, Chopped and many other shows, solidifying her place as a powerhouse in the culinary entertainment world.
The Latest From Anne
Food Network Honors Anne Burrell With a New Season of 'Worst Cooks in America' and More Jun 23, 2025
Watch all of our favorite Anne Burrell episodes, plus see her last Food Network appearance in a new season of "Worst Cooks in Amer …
All About Anne Burrell Mar 25, 2025
Learn all about the spiky-haired, rock-star chef Anne Burrell — her background, her family, TV appearances, cookbooks and the past …
Meet the Competing Chefs and See the Winning Dishes From 'House of Knives' Season 1 42 Photos
In the all-new Food Network series House of Knives, some of the biggest names in the culinary community stepped into battle, compe …
Anne Burrell's Recipes from Worst Cooks in America 1 Photo
Check out some of Anne's most-mouthwatering dishes from Boot Camp.
8 Tips for the Beginner Cook from Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray 9 Photos
On Worst Cooks in America, the recruits arrive at Boot Camp clueless as ever, but it doesn't have to be that way for the home cook …
Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Anne Burrell 2 Photos
Discover everything you’ve wanted to know about Worst Cooks in America’s Anne Burrell, including her must-have kitchen tool.
Anne Burrell Previews Her Star Appearance with Been-There-Done-That Advice for Working on a Team Jul 2, 2015
Hear from Anne as she shares an exclusive preview of what's to come on Sunday's all-new episode of Food Network Star.
Try This at Home: How to Make Ravioli 21 Photos
Anne Burrell, host of Worst Cooks in America, invites Food Network Magazine into her New York City kitchen for a step-by-step on r …
Anne Burrell's Top Recipes 21 Photos
We've gathered all of Anne's top recipes together to make it easy for you to browse and pick your favorites.
Top Secret Tips From Anne 8 Photos
Anne Burrell shares her best ideas from the current season of Secrets of a Restaurant Chef.
Try This at Home: How to Make Grilled Pizza 21 Photos
Anne Burrell shows Food Network Magazine how to make rustic pizzas on the grill.
Most Popular Recipes
All Recipes by Anne Burrell
Recipes Recently on TV
- Paglia e Fieno Zucchini Noodles with Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Tomato Caviar
- Frozen Wild Berries with White Chocolate Sauce and a Shortbread Leaf
- Seared Red Mullet with Pea Mélange, Wild Asparagus and Cucumber Pickle
- Seared Sea Bream with Fregola, Spring Vegetables and Arugula Pesto
- Churros with Dark Chocolate Coconut Ganache and Pineapple Rum Caramel
- Paella with Rabbit, Chorizo and Shrimp with Calabrian Chile Aïoli
- Goat Cheese and Spinach Mezzelune with Guanciale and Fresh Cherry Tomato Sauce
- Pork Milanese with Pickled Onions, Frisée, Hazelnuts and Poached Egg
- Steak au Poivre with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli
- Seared Scallops with Fennel and Pink Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Salmoriglio Pan Sauce, Cabbage Steaks and Herbed Farro
- Baked Clams Oreganata
More From Anne
Advice to Cook By 9 Photos
Anne and Rachael offer their best tips to the beginner cook.
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