Mika Leon is the author of Cuban Soul: 100 Vibrant Recipes from Mi Cocina. She has worked in kitchens across South Florida over a decade. Her journey to chef, restaurateur, and television personality began with Mikabites, a wholesale desserts company, and continued with opening a food truck serving Cuban tacos and later her restaurant, Caja Caliente, in Coral Gables, Florida. Mika lives in Miami with her husband and daughter and is surrounded by her big, crazy Cuban family.
Eddie Jackson is a former NFL player who is a fierce competitor both in the kitchen and on the field. Now a food truck owner, private chef and personal trainer, he is dedicated to making healthy food taste absolutely delicious. In Eddie’s world, there is no need for a “cheat” day, because his good-for-you food is packed with flavor and does not leave you feeling deprived. Eddie joined the Food Network family in 2015 after besting 11 of his fellow finalists on Food Network Star. In 2016, Eddie joined Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in mentoring eliminated Star hopefuls through a six-week competition on Star Salvation. He's the host of Eddie Jackson's Game-Day Playbook and Eddie Jackson’s Fitness Playbook on FoodNetwork.com.