Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes

by Cat Cora, Ann Krueger Spivack

240 pages, Hardcover

Published June 2, 2010

About the author

Born Catherine Ann Cora.
Both on-and off-screen, Chef Cat Cora has made a lasting impression on the culinary community. In 2005, Cora was the first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network's Iron Chef America. The following year she was named Executive Chef of Bon Apptit along with their Teacher of the Year Award.

In 2008, Cora launched CCQ (Cat Coras Que) at Macys new Signature Kitchen restaurant in Californias South Coast Plaza location. Inspired by her own unique barbeque traditions, CCQ defines her passion for global BBQ. Last year, Cora opened Kouzzina (Greek for kitchen) at Walt Disney Worlds Boardwalk Resort, which offers Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to her Greek roots. She has also authored two cookbooks.

Outside of the kitchen, Cora is known for her philanthropy. She is President and Founder of Chefs for Humanity, an organization founded in response to the 2004 Tsunami disaster."