Emmy-nominated Lakshmi has written cookbooks and hosted and executive produced two seasons of "Taste the Nation," a food documentary show where she explored indigenous and immigrant foods of the U.S.

Chef Yia Vang competed on Food Network's "Bobby's Triple Threat," for a $25,000 prize. Tuesday night on Food Network, Minnesota chef Yia Vang will compete for $25,000 on the cooking competition show ...