Recipes from A Chef's Life
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AppetizerDate, Pecan and Bacon Cheese Ball with Curried Peach Preserves
Yes I know the cheese ball is cliche. I believe however that like the pig in a blanket and the baked potato, cheese balls are so cliche…
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DessertOld Timey Applejacks
This classic Southern dessert is a wonderful use of seasonal apples. For more, watch the "Apples" episode of A Chef's Life, featuring chef…
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RecipeScarlett's Chicken and Rice
Simplicity is actually very hard to pull off. There are some recipes you just don’t mess with. Check Vivian’s blog for a sad tale of one…
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EntreeButterbean Burger
Looking for a new veggie burger recipe that bursts with flavor? Try this butterbean burger that wows the crowds at Vivian Howard's The…
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AppetizerBBQ Peel and Eat Shrimp with Lemon Mayo
These shrimp are a favorite at Chef Vivian Howard's oyster bar, the Boiler Room. The rub is like a cross between Old Bay and a BBQ pork rub.
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DessertBlueberry Cobbler with a Cornmeal Sugar Cookie Crust
A fruit cobbler might just be the perfect Summer dessert. This blueberry cobbler, a family favorite, can be adapted for a wide variety of…
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AppetizerCandied Yams with Bacon Pecan Syrup
This candied yam appetizer will be a hit at your holiday table -- its almost like starting with dessert. This recipe appears in this…
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EntreeCrispy Rice with Leeks, Ginger and Garlic
This recipe appears in this episode of A Chef's Life, featuring chef Vivian Howard.
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AppetizerMulled Muscadines with Fried Crostini and Creamy Goat Cheese
This mulled muscadine appetizer is the dressed up and ready to make a splash at your holiday party. This recipe appears in the "Muscadine…
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AppetizerOysters on the Half Shell with Muscadine and Apple Mignonette
This recipe balances the acidity and sweetness of the muscadine mignonette to set off the oyster's unique creamy texture and ocean flavor.…
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EntreeTomato Pie
Vegetarians and carnivores alike will love this delicious tomato pie. This recipe appears in the "You Say Heirloom, I Say Old Timey"…
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EntreeCitrus Sweet Potato Puree with Pork Cracklins
Pork and sweet potatoes are food that every Southern cook knows how to prepare a thousand ways. This variation appears in the "Cracklin'…
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EntreeGrits with Mushroom, Sausage and Pepper Ragout
"At the restaurant, we categorize the Pimp My Grits section of the menu as something to share and possibly dip into. We build each Pimped…
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Breakfast and BrunchBasic Grits
Grits are like collard greens and fried chicken in the South. Everyone has their "unique" way of preparing them, and they believe their…
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DessertStrawberry Shortcake with Basil Whipped Cream and Coconut Cornbread
Make strawberry shortcake with basil whipped cream and coconut cornbread for a cookout or celebratory dessert. This recipe appears in the…
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Side DishGrilled Corn with Ginger Bacon Butter
As if grilled sweet corn wasn't already delicious! Add this zesty ginger bacon butter from Chef Vivian Howard for an added kick. This…
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