Meet the Season 2 Contestants: Khela

Khela Brewer (Overland Park, Kansas) inherited her love of fresh vegetables by spending summers in North Carolina with her garden-growing maternal grandmother. She loves experimenting in the kitchen and is an active member of several cooking groups — feeding people is not just her hobby, it’s her lifestyle. Khela always loved to cook, but her life pivoted when she joined a local Facebook foodie group.

She met others who shared her passion for food and cocktails, made friends who changed her life, and was soon participating in cooking competitions. She had long struggled with her weight, but in 2018 drastically changed her cooking style, which led to new, healthier ways of preparing food, focusing on vegetables and creative salads. Khela is proud to represent Midwestern cuisine and wants to show the world that Kansas City offers more than BBQ. Her signature recipe is Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with risotto drizzled in drunken mushroom gravy with a seasonal veggie salad.

Khela’s Recipes

Meet the Contestants

Meet the Host and Judges

Alejandra Ramos

Alejandra is a television host, TODAY Show contributor, and writer. Known for her vibrant, playful culinary point of view, and passion for style both in and out of the kitchen, Alejandra’s ability to inspire in a way that is fun and approachable has made her a favorite with audiences nationwide. READ MORE

Tiffany Derry

Tiffany Derry is a judge on The Great American Recipe. The Texas native is the founder of Tiffany Derry Concepts and co-founder of T2D Concepts, the Texas-based purpose-driven hospitality group behind Roots Chicken Shak, Roots Southern Table and ‘Shef Tiffany spice and apparel line. READ MORE

Leah Cohen

Leah Cohen is a judge on The Great American Recipe. Leah is the chef and owner of acclaimed New York City restaurant Pig & Khao on the Lower East Side. A 2013 StarChefs Rising Stars Award recipient, Leah’s Filipino upbringing and annual expeditions to the region are reflected in her cooking philosophy, which stays true to authentic Southeast Asian flavors while incorporating classical western techniques. READ MORE

Graham Elliot

Graham Elliot is a judge on The Great American Recipe. He is a self-described “navy brat,” has traveled the world and all 50 states, sparking an intense interest in food which led him to attend Johnson & Wales University. READ MORE