Cat Cora

My Mom always cooked healthy. Greek food lends itself to cooking healthy.

— Cat Cora

I like to abide by the seasons and let the natural flavor in food speak for itself. I use quick cooking techniques…

— Cat Cora

Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure - they can be turned into wisdom.

— Cat Cora

I add a lot of citrus to my food and I think that flavors it. And, to me, that what makes it…

— Cat Cora

When I was growing up in Mississippi - it was good Southern food... but I also grew up with a Greek family;…

— Cat Cora

In my family, we let our boys have a say in what veggie side they want for dinner that night. We list…

— Cat Cora

I am climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa this Summer as a personal physical goal for myself, but also as a way to…

— Cat Cora

I use a lot of fresh citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs when cooking to cut down on fat and sodium but punch…

— Cat Cora

I believe that parents need to make nutrition education a priority in their home environment. It's crucial for good health and longevity…

— Cat Cora

The thing about being at home versus being out in the world working is, it's a whole different vibe. When I'm home…

— Cat Cora

Following the devastating India Ocean tsunami of 2004, I founded Chefs for Humanity, modeled after Doctors Without Borders, but comprised of chefs.…

— Cat Cora

Bullying is killing our kids. Being different is killing our kids and the kids who are bullying are dying inside. We have…

— Cat Cora

I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the…

— Cat Cora

I know growing up as a young gay person how much you hate yourself, how much you already think you're different.

— Cat Cora

When I'm home, the heart and soul of our family is in the kitchen. Growing up, my parents both worked, so dinnertime…

— Cat Cora

Every public school in the country should have a nutrition-education curriculum. We're creating a pilot program at my son's school. We are…

— Cat Cora

No one knew I was gay growing up but I was bullied. I was a cheerleader, fairly popular and considered straight.

— Cat Cora

My humanitarian work evolved from being with my family. My mom, my dad, they really set a great example for giving back.…

— Cat Cora

We incorporated new tastes and flavors into our kids' diets from a very early age, which helped to develop their palates and…

— Cat Cora

I think about food all the time. It's my passion; it's my profession. But some people think about food all the time…

— Cat Cora

I would like a food/lifestyle show. We're not sure what that is yet. I want to be able to share what I…

— Cat Cora

Following the devastating India Ocean tsunami of 2004, I founded Chefs for Humanity, modeled after Doctors Without Borders, but comprised of chefs.…

— Cat Cora

Right now I'd love to be sitting on a Greek island somewhere because of being Greek American, eating great octopus salad and…

— Cat Cora

To me, money is the ability to create lifelong experiences for my family and myself, to educate my children and a way…

— Cat Cora

It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find…

— Cat Cora