Meet Hines Ward -- Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off Season 2

Meet Hines Ward — Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off by Joseph Erdos in Shows, December 30th, 2012

Hines Ward
FN Dish is counting down to the season 2 premiere of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off by introducing a new celebrity contestant every day. The competition tests the celebrities to see who has the culinary chops to win the title of champion and guarantees a $50,000 donation to the winner’s charity of choice. Watch the premiere on Sunday, January 6, at 9pm/8c and keep coming back to FN Dish for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes previews.

Former NFL player Hines Ward is a two-time Super Bowl champion, MVP of Super Bowl XL and four-time Pro Bowler. But this athlete isn’t embarrassed to get in the kitchen; in fact at 6 years old, he was a fan of the Easy-Bake Oven. Get to know Hines better from his Q&A with FN Dish.

The two words that best describe your cooking style are…
Hines Ward: Spontaneous and fun

What’s your earliest food memory?
HW: At 6 years old I remember that little toy cooking set, the Easy-Bake Oven.

What’s the best meal you ever ate?
HW: My mom’s Korean barbecue ribs

Going into Rachael vs. Guy, who did you think was going to be your biggest competition?
HW: Dean McDermott — he went to culinary school

Favorite pizza topping?
HW: Pepperoni

Who is your favorite food TV personality, past or present?
HW: Paula Deen

What food will we never catch you eating?
HW: Liver

What’s your signature party dish?
HW: My Asian persuasion wings

Sweet tooth, salt tooth or both?
HW: Both

What kitchen tool can’t you live without?
HW: Tongs

What’s the most surprising thing we’d find in your fridge?
HW: Chocolate milk

What music do you like to listen to in the kitchen?
HW: R&B