Cook Yourself Sexy—Easy Delicious Recipes for the Hottest, Most Confident You

As a former model turned chef, Candice Kumai knows that nothing is sexier than rocking a gorgeous body and enjoying your food. Now, she shows you how to dig in, ditch imitation products for the real thing, and make smart swaps to cut calories without sacrificing flavor. By packing each meal with "Foods with Benefits," Candice ensures that every enticing bite provides the key nutrients your body craves to stay healthy and look amazing.

From decadent French toast and creamy butternut squash mac ’n’ cheese to guilt-free burgers and crispy sweet potato fries, she proves that you can have your cake—Dark Chocolate–Orange Cake, to be exact—and eat it, too!

Sharing essential tips and tricks every sexy chef should know, Candice’s smart, fun advice and more than 100 irresistible recipes make Cook Yourself Sexy the ultimate guide to your hottest, healthiest self ever.

CANDICE KUMAI trained at Le Cordon Bleu, California School of Culinary Arts before appearing as a contestant on Top Chef. She was the host of Lifetime’s Cook Yourself Thin. She lives in New York City.