Alex Guarnaschelli is a renowned American chef and television personality known for her appearances on various cooking shows such as 'Chopped' and 'Iron Chef America.' She was born into a culinary family, with her mother being a cookbook editor and her father a Chinese cooking enthusiast. Guarnaschelli honed her skills working under acclaimed chefs like Daniel Boulud and Guy Savoy before becoming the executive chef at Butter restaurant in New York City. She is also a published author with a cookbook titled 'Old-School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook.' Alex continues to inspire and educate home cooks with her passion for food and culinary expertise.