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Preview: S1 | 3m 19s | Get a look at the new PBS series A Chef's Life, featuring chef Vivian Howard. (3m 19s)

Holiday Q&A With Chef Vivian Howard

Clip: S1 | 13m 4s | Vivian answers questions from PBS viewers and makes a gourmet cheese ball. (13m 4s)

Candied Yams with Bacon-Pecan Syrup

Clip: S1 Ep10 | 2m 54s | Vivian cooks up a modern version of candied yams. (2m 54s)

Kale Salad with Pickled Peanuts

Clip: S1 Ep9 | 3m 54s | Vivian shows how to create a "pickled" peanut salad that will steal the show. (3m 54s)

Ginger and Leek Crispy Rice with a Sunnyside-Up Egg

Clip: S1 Ep8 | 3m 18s | Vivian demonstrates her method of cooking rice which always comes out perfect. (3m 18s)

Mulled Muscadine on Crostini with Goat Cheese

Clip: S1 Ep7 | 2m 51s | Vivian celebrates muscadines by creating a mulled muscadine and goat cheese appetizer. (2m 51s)

Oysters on the Half-Shell With Hard Pear Mignonette

Clip: S1 Ep6 | 3m 51s | Vivian demonstrates the proper way to shuck and serve oysters on the half-shell. (3m 51s)

Tomato Pie

Clip: S1 Ep5 | 4m 43s | Vivian demonstrates her version of the tomato pie, a Southern Summer classic. (4m 43s)

Sweet Potatoes with Spiced Cracklins and Maple Vinegar

Clip: S1 Ep4 | 2m 33s | Vivian demonstrates her updated version of pork cracklins featuring sweet potatoes. (2m 33s)

Baked Cheese Grits and Sausage Ragu

Clip: S1 Ep3 | 3m 28s | Vivian shows her favorite grits recipe - a Southern favorite. (3m 28s)

Coconut Cornbread Strawberry Shortcake

Clip: S1 Ep2 | 4m 2s | Vivian makes an extra special recipe: a strawberry shortcake for her twins' birthday. (4m 2s)

Fried Green Tomatoes and Bacon Mayo with Sweet Corn Relish

Clip: S1 Ep1 | 3m 58s | Vivian demonstrates the versatility of corn by creating a smoked corn relish. (3m 58s)