Two words to strike fear into even the most seasoned chef...Gordon Ramsay! Just kidding, I’m sure he’s really just a softie at heart, but if you’ve watched MasterChef you know he does not suffer culinary fools kindly. So imagine you’re in the finals of season one, and you drop your entree...and...you have seven minutes to whip up another one! But Whitney Miller did, winning season one of MasterChef, along with a quarter of million dollars, and now has published her first cookbook, "Modern Hospitality-Simple Recipes with Southern Charm." And Gordon Ramsay wrote the forward! It’s a beautiful book, and I can think of more than one person that I’ll be sending a copy to for Christmas this year. One of the nicest aspects of the book is the personal touches that Whitney gives us, with glimpses into her life and her family traditions, with recipes that go back four generations. But I think you’ll love how Whitney takes a new look at tradition and gives it a fresh face. I love the Tangerine Tea recipe, and that’s the one I’ll be taking along with me when I visit the family in Cleveland next month. Refreshing! I was lucky enough to have a few minutes with Whitney, who’s touring with her new book right now. Click here to hear from Whitney!

If you’d like to win your very own copy of Whitney’s book, make sure you listen for the Midday Magic At Work Prize Pack all week for your chance to win.

Does your group, organization, or family have their own cookbook you’d like us to feature in Kelly’s Kitchen? We’d love to hear from you at 949comments@coxtampa.com. I’ll be talking with local author Carol Kicinski from Dunedin. You’re probably familiar with Carol’s book "Simply...Gluten-Free Desserts" and from her own food blog Simply-Gluten Free. Check back for our chat, and a chance to have your own copy of Carol’s book!

And since we continue to celebrate National Ice Cream Month in Kelly’s Kitchen, next week, I’ll have a chance for you to win your own super-indulgent half gallon of the newest sensation from Blue Bell Ice Cream - Dessert Trio. Unbelievable! We’ll even have recipes from the Blue Bell Kitchen. Have a great day and remember....

Today’s Words of Wisdom from Kelly’s Kitchen

I think every woman should have a blowtorch-Julia Child