Nichole Christoph

Nichole Christoph roasts shishito peppers while Russell Weil prepares the creamed corn. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra)

Emcee Deborah Duncan pauses for a picture with Nichole Christoph and Russell Weil. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra)

Nichole Christoph and Russell Weil show off their creamed corn dish. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra)

Deputy Director of Crime Stoppers of Houston Nichole Christoph prepares to share her masterpieces with the judges. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) 

For winning “Best in Show,” Crime Stoppers of Houston won an extra $5,000. Pictured here with the check is (from left) Kaitlynn Frey, Nichole Christoph, Russell Weil, Pooja Salhotra, Sydney Zuiker and Joni Hoffman. 

ON THE TEAM Pooja Salhotra was part of The Buzz Magazines/Crime Stoppers of Houston team at the Reliant Rodeo Roundup cooking charity contest. Here, Pooja, Russell Weil, Nichole Christoph, Tania Cruz and Joni Hoffman toast a successful event. 

Nichole Christoph stirring the bechamel sauce for the Mac 'n Cheese. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) 

Nichole cuts up limes for the “Crime Stoppers Tipline Tequila” while Russell chops up the bacon for the Mac 'n Cheese. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) 

Russell Weil and Nichole Christoph won “best bite” with their Buzzin’ Bacon Mac n Cheese. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra)

Russell Weil represented The Buzz and Nichole Christoph represented Crime Stoppers, teaming up for the Reliant Roundup Charity Cooking Contest. (Photo: Pooja Salhotra) 

The Buzz and Crime Stoppers team toast to a successful event. (Pictured, from left) Pooja Salhotra, Russell Weil, Nichole Christoph, Tania Cruz, Joni Hoffman.

Posing with Jordan Thomas from the Houston Texans (in back) are (from left) Pooja Salhotra, Russell Weil, Nichole Christoph, Tania Cruz, Joni Hoffman.