Kristen Kish stepped into Top Chef with her own style, empathy, and expertise—proving she’s more than just a replacement.

For the 41-year-old, there was the pressure last year of stepping into a role held by former long-time host Padma Lakshmi.

Padma Lakshmi's daughter is growing up fast! On Thursday, Feb. 20, the cookbook author, 54, shared a heartwarming tribute on Instagram, celebrating her daughter Krishna's 15th birthday. In the post, ...

Celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi's daughter, Krishna, recently celebrated her 15th birthday. Padma shared nostalgic photos and a loving note on Instagram. Krishna, born in 2010, enjoys cooking and often ...

Padma Lakshmi teaches her daughter how to make masala chai. (Photo: Instagram/padmalakshmi) When it comes to interesting foodie posts, Padma Lakshmi never disappoints. The TV host recently shared ...