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More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish

More Than One Way to Skin a Catfish

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Heavenly Hocks

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Shake, Rattle and Pole (Beans)

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Prolific Peppers

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A Chef's Life

Peas, Please

Season 4 Episode 3

As a visit from her editor accelerates book preparations, Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise. A tutorial in “beatin’ peas” delivered by a 92 year-old expert is an entertaining and therapeutic history lesson.

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Season 3 Episode 8
Honey, I’m Home!
Vivian turns up the heat on a dish that features chicken livers drizzled with hot honey.
A Casserole Says Plenty
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Season 3 Episode 7
A Casserole Says Plenty
The Boiler Room welcomes a new manager, much to Ben’s delight.
If You Can’t Beet Em ...
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Season 3 Episode 6
If You Can’t Beet Em ...
Vivian learns how to make “the best pickled beets she ever ate.”
Prickly Business
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Season 3 Episode 5
Prickly Business
Scott Barton stops by to see the kitchen and share the African roots of okra.
Pickle Perfect
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Season 3 Episode 4
Pickle Perfect
Vivian visits her friend Nancy for a surprisingly comforting meal combination.
Gettin’ Figgy With It
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Season 3 Episode 3
Gettin’ Figgy With It
Vivian is under the gun to pen an entire book chapter on figs in three days.
Pretty In Peach
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Season 3 Episode 2
Pretty In Peach
Mrs. Scarlett teaches Vivian the secrets of Gramma Hill’s canned peaches.
Stop, Squash and Roll
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Season 3 Episode 1
Stop, Squash and Roll
Vivian seeks motherly advice from Mrs. Scarlett and her sister Johna over dinner.
The Holiday Special
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Season 2 Episode 15
The Holiday Special
Join Vivian for a taste of the holidays as she serves up the best of her Southern cooking.
Eggs Two Dozen Ways
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Season 2 Episode 14
Eggs Two Dozen Ways
Vivian’s invitation to cook at the prestigious James Beard House becomes a reality.
Eggs A Dozen Ways
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Season 2 Episode 13
Eggs A Dozen Ways
Vivian cooks for a supper club and experiments with an eye towards the James Beard House.
Ramp-ing up to Spring
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Season 2 Episode 12
Ramp-ing up to Spring
Vivian and the restaurant go wild over ramps, after a winter of few fresh vegetables.
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