“My first season of 'MasterChef' was tricky. I took a risk going into TV. I was confident it was the right risk and confident I'd break down barriers as the first female judge - and one that was previously only known for the sweeter side of the kitchen.”

American chef and cookbook author

Christina Tosi is an American chef and cookbook author. She is the founder and co-owner of Milk Bar with Momofuku, and serves as the bakery's chef and chief executive officer. She is known for shaping Milk Bar's playful, inventive dessert style and for creating signature items such as Milk Bar Pie and Cereal Milk. In 2014, Food & Wine included her on its list of "Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink".