Anne Burrell Biography

Fast Facts

• Grew to truly appreciate and understand the philosophy of Italian cuisine and culture while working at a couple of restaurants in Tuscany named La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del' 30
• Previously taught at the Institute of Culinary Education
• Made her TV debut on Food Network's Iron Chef America series in 2005
• Published her first cookbook, Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets, in 2011, and it earned a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list
• The Food Network has described her culinary style as rustic food made with pure and simple ingredients with intense flavors