Recipes from A Chef's Life

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  Appetizer

  Date, 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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  Dessert

  Old 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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  Recipe

  Scarlett'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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  Entree

  Butterbean 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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  Appetizer

  BBQ 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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  Dessert

  Blueberry 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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  Appetizer

  Candied 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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  Entree

  Crispy 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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  Appetizer

  Mulled 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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  Appetizer

  Oysters 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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  Entree

  Tomato 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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  Entree

  Citrus 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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  Entree

  Grits 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 Brunch

  Basic 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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  Dessert

  Strawberry 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 Dish

  Grilled 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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