Meet Johnny Weir — Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off

Johnny Weir

Contestant Johnny Weir, as seen on Food Network’s Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, Season 2.

Photo by: Justin Lubin ©2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Justin Lubin, 2012, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

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Figure skater Johnny Weir is a three-time U.S. National Champion, two-time Olympian and World medalist. But when he's not on the ice, Johnny loves to entertain, often serving a unique combination of foods including veggie sticks, cheese, crackers, candy and wine. Get to know Johnny better from his Q&A with FN Dish.

The two words that best describe your cooking style are...

Johnny Weir: Clean and pretty
What's your earliest food memory?

JW: I grew up in Lancaster County, Pa., and we have arguably the best produce in the world. I remember waking up to fresh tomatoes and pickles, lightly salted and peppered, every summer morning, compliments of my Papa.

What's the best meal you ever ate?

JW: Full Russian table, eight courses, at the very exclusive Artists Club in Moscow: pickles, ice-cold vodka, black caviar on blini, filet mignon, salads of all colors, pelmeni, piroshki, chebureki — divine.

Going into Rachael vs. Guy, who did you think was going to be your biggest competition?

JW: Whatever I was cooking! Cooking and I haven't always seen eye to eye. In human form, definitely Dean. He's the Gourmet Dad.

Favorite pizza topping?
JW: Frisee and other baby greens

Who is your favorite food TV personality, past or present?

JW: Julia Child. The accent, the overzealous use of butter and the uncanny ability to make it all look effortless.

What food will we never catch you eating?
JW: Hungry-Man dinners.
What's your signature party dish?

JW: Crudites, Brie and crackers, Haribo and See's Candies. My parties usually center more around the wine than the food.

Sweet tooth, salt tooth or both?
JW: Sweet tooth, always. Bring on the sugar!
What kitchen tool can't you live without?
JW: A whisk. It makes me feel fancy.

What's the most surprising thing we'd find in your fridge?

JW: Skin cream

What music do you like to listen to in the kitchen?

JW: Classical or oldies. Cooking is oddly soothing at times and my Tchaikovsky and Motown help enhance my mood.

Johnny is playing for the Human Rights Campaign.
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