Extras

Compound Ramp Butter for Steak and Baked Potato
Vivian celebrates the return of Spring and ramps with a compound butter.
Compound Ramp Butter for Steak and Baked Potato

Charlotte's Fried Chicken with Banana Sandwiches
Vivian meets with an old family friend to learn the secret to a Southern fried chicken.
Charlotte's Fried Chicken with Banana Sandwiches

Mom's Run-Up Turnip Salad with Sausage
Watch Vivian prepare this traditional Southern dish with her mother.
Mom's Run-Up Turnip Salad with Sausage

A Chef’s Life Holiday Special - Preview
Premieres Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
A Chef’s Life Holiday Special - Preview

Celebrate the Holidays with Chef Vivian Howard
How does Vivian celebrate #holidaygoodness? Don't miss her holiday special on Dec. 16.
Celebrate the Holidays with Chef Vivian Howard

Preview: Obviously, It’s Pecans
November has arrived and the restaurant is busy. Vivian feels the stress at work and home.
Preview: Obviously, It’s Pecans

Eastern North Carolina Fish Stew
Vivian crafts a modern version of a classic North Carolina fish stew.
Eastern North Carolina Fish Stew

Preview: Season 2, Ep 6: Apples
Vivian returns from her road trip and confronts her long absence from the restaurant.
Preview: Season 2, Ep 6: Apples

Preview: Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)
Vivian almost reaches her breaking point, but everyone pulls together for the big event.
Preview: Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 2)

Preview: Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 1)
In this episode, Vivian undertakes mammoth preparations for a big dinner.
Preview: Don’t Tom Thumb Your Nose at Me! (Part 1)

Preview: R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Butterbean
In this episode, Vivian and Ben are on the cusp of opening their new restaurant.
Preview: R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Butterbean

Premiering October 11: A family beach trip turns competitive for Vivian and her sisters.
Preview: Shrimp Sells

Blueberry Cobbler with a Cornmeal Sugar Cookie Crust
Vivian and her mom make an old favorite -- homemade blueberry cobbler.
Blueberry Cobbler with a Cornmeal Sugar Cookie Crust

Preview: Blueberries and Boiling Over
Season 2 kicks off as Vivian and Ben go all-in on a 2nd restaurant.
Preview: Blueberries and Boiling Over
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