Shobha owns a beauty salon and loves to cook Indian food in her down time.

Bryan is a Cooking Loft student with an extreme passion for peanut butter.

Ryan wants to turn his love of food into a possible culinary career.

Ileana grew up with a vegan mother who wasn't so skilled at nonvegan fare.

Self-proclaimed "foodie" Shakera founded cooking clubs with her friends.

Rick is a student who has a big appetite for fresh, simple comfort food.