Rachael Ray

Rachael Ray has undergone surgery to correct a problem with her vocal cords, a rep for the Emmy-winning talk show foodie told PEOPLE Friday.

Rachael is recovering after having a benign cyst removed from her vocal chord in a procedure last week.

“After several months of vocal therapy and on the advice of her doctors, Rachael decided to have a benign cyst removed from her vocal cord,” rep Charlie Dougiello reported. “According to Rachael’s doctors the minor, non-invasive procedure was a success and she is already resting at home,” he added.

The chatty host of The Rachael Ray Show turns 41 next week.