Whitney Miller Bio | Wiki
Whitney Miller is a popular American chef and cookbook writer who is the season one winner of Fox’s reality cooking show, Masterchef. She is also the author of three cookbooks. Whitney is also the owner of Whitney’s Cookies which was founded from my brownie cookies. She is also an ENVY Apple Brand Ambassador.
Previously, Whitney was a chef and recipe developer at 4R Restaurant Group. She was also a Vidalia Onion Spokesperson at Vidalia Onion Committee. She has been highlighted across the world in Southern cuisine cooking promotions, such as The St. Regis Tianjin in China. In January 2013, Whitney was included as the opening night chef (the first Southern chef) at Chefdance 2013 at the Sundance Film Festival, cooking for celebrities like Kenny Loggins and Norman Seeff.
Her professional career comprises developing recipes and/or making videos for companies like SousVide Supreme in the US and Malaysia, magazines like Clean Eating and Southern Living, as well as nonprofits like the Mississippi Girl Scouts of the USA. In 2011, Whitney stated that her no bake cheesecake recipe is in the Masterchef cookbook.
Whitney Miller Age
Whitney was born on June 1, 1988, in Poplarville, Mississippi, in the United States. She is 35 years old. Whitney celebrates her birthday on June 1 every year.
Whitney Miller Height
She is a woman of average stature. Whitney stands at a height of 5 ft 5 in ( Approx. 1.65 m).
Whitney Miller Family
She was born in Poplarville, Mississippi, to her parents John Miller, her father, and Mary Miller, her mother. Whitney grew up in a food, faith, and family-oriented environment, always in the kitchen cooking alongside her mom and two sisters or her great-grandmother. Profiting from her great-grandmother’s encouragement in Southern hospitality and cooking large Sunday dinners for extended family and peers, Whitney desired to be a great cook from an early age. Due to her talent with desserts on Fox’s MasterChef, Whitney has been alleged the “Pastry Princess.”
Whitney Miller Husband
Whitney married her husband Ryan Humphrey in 2014. Her husband is a doctor who earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. The duo lives in Franklin, TN. On August 23, 2016, the couple welcomed a son named Miller. On March 15, 2019, Whitney and Ryan welcomed another son named Harrison Scott Humphrey. Whitney and her husband welcomed a baby girl named Mackenzie on June 27, 2023.
Whitney Miller Education
After completing her primary and high school education, Whitney went to Pearl River Community College on a tennis scholarship. Later on, Whitney went and earned a degree in nutrition from the Campus of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.
Whitney Miller Masterchef
She entered the contest as a small-town girl home cook and a college learner from Poplarville, Mississippi. Whitney first came over in episode 2 of MasterChef (U.S.). Besides being young (22 years old), Whitney stated that she has great ambition and that being young doesn’t mean she doesn’t have as much experience as anybody else in the contest. During the 14 episodes, Whitney received three mystery box and elimination challenges, and five of her dishes were ranked in the best 3, one of which led her to the finale.
In what the judges regarded as a “difficult, but unanimous decision,” and for having the best overall execution of her last three dishes, Whitney was chosen as the first US winner of MasterChef. She received a quarter of a million dollars, a personalized cookbook as well as the prestigious MasterChef trophy.
In 2011, Whitney came back as a guest in season 2, episode 9, of MasterChef (U.S.), where the contestants had to copy one of her signature dishes, crispy catfish with homemade slaw and sweet potato fries.
Whitney Miller Chef
She is a chef who is also the owner of Whitney’s Cookies which was nurtured from her love for baking. She is also an ENVY Apple Brand Ambassador. On October 21, 2015, it was reported that Whitney will be joining The Coop in Orlando, Florida.
Whitney Miller Cookies
Whitney is also the owner of Whitney’s Cookies which was founded from her passion for baking. She is also an ENVY Apple Brand Ambassador. Her cookies have been offered at events like ABC’s Dancing with the Stars after party to Tim Tebow Foundation’s gala. Whitney’s cookies have received rave reviews from celebrities such as Fixer Upper’s Chip and Joanna Gaines. Her cookies are not your average cookies. The cookies’ huge size sets them apart making an impressive debut impression.
Whitney Miller Catfish And Coleslaw Recipe
Ingredients
Catfish
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
4 catfish fillets (about 1/2 pound each)
3/4 cup fine-grind cornmeal
3/4 cup teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed freeze dried chives
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon canola oil
Fresh Dill Tarter Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh chives
Whitney Miller No Bake Cheesecake
Ingredients:
8 graham crackers
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pint fresh blackberries
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (at room temperature)
3/4 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Whitney Miller Masterchef Cookbook
On July 5, 2011, Whitney published her cookbook titled Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm. In this book, Whitney shares her best recipes and entertaining secrets. She also offers a fresh take on classic dishes passed down over generations of Southern women. Besides providing over 75 original recipes that showcase regional ingredients and authentic flavors, she also shares her stories of family, tradition, as well as suggestions for effortless entertaining.
Whitney Miller Coleslaw Recipe
In a big mixing bowl, she combines 3/4 of a small head of red cabbage (coarsely chopped), 20 Brussel sprouts (coarsely chopped), 1/4 of a yellow onion (finely chopped), 1 small granny smith apple (julienned), 1 jalapeño (finely chopped), 4 small carrots (julienned), and 2 handfuls of pecans (finely chopped).
Whitney Miller Books
– Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm (2011)
– Whitney Miller’s New Southern Table: My Favorite Family Recipes with a Modern Twist (2015)
– East Lansing: Collegeville Revisited (2002)
Whitney Miller Net Worth | Net Worth 2022
Whitney gets her wealth from her work as a chef and cookbook writer who is the season one winner of Fox’s reality cooking show, Masterchef. Therefore, Whitney has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Whitney’s net worth is $5 million.
How Old Is Whitney Miller
Whitney is a 35-year-old who was born on June 1, 1988, in Poplarville, Mississippi, in the United States.
Is Whitney Miller Married
Yes. Whitney has been married to her husband Ryan Humphrey, a doctor, since 2014.
Who Is Whitney Miller
She is a chef, cookbook writer, and the season one winner of Masterchef. Whitney is also the founder and owner of Whitney’s Cookies.
Whitney Miller Social Media Handles
Twitter – @WhitneyMillerH
Instagram – chefwhitneymiller