After a morning spent in church, Kardea Brown invites her family over for a scrumptiously Southern Sunday supper. She's serving up a few of her family's favorites for dinner, including Fried Chicken Po' Boys and her own twist on her grandma's Crab Mac and Cheese. For dessert, Kardea bakes her Aunt TC's famous Lemon Lime Soda Cake.
Kardea Brown fires up the grill for an old-fashioned backyard barbecue and invites her family over to enjoy some of her charbroiled dishes. On the grill are Pimento Cheese-Stuffed Burgers and Grilled Sea Island Wings, and she whips up quick Southern Pickles and Okra to have on the side. For dessert, there's nothing better in the summer than a Grilled Peach Crumble.
Kardea Brown picnics in the park with friends and her favorite one-hand wonders like rotisserie chicken salad sandwiches with homemade bacon jam and chilled black-eyed pea salad; the relaxing summer lunch finishes with delicious blackberry hand pies.
It's Kardea Brown's favorite time of the year, shrimp season in Charleston; This year she's making Fried Shrimp Baskets, and her mom helps out with her Famous Hand Cut Fries and a fresh Grilled Shrimp Cobb Salad.
Kardea Brown hits the beach with friends for some fun in the sun and a summer-perfect picnic featuring a low-country boil, fresh peach arugula salad and sparkling summer lemonade; for a sweet treat, frozen confetti vanilla whoopie pies hit the spot.
Kardea Brown’s family reunions are big, loud and legendary events. She’s hosting the party at her Charleston, S.C., home and makes all the family favorites, including No-Fuss Baby Back Ribs with Carolina Moppin' Sauce and a beautiful 4-Bean Salad. Aunt TC joins Kardea in the kitchen to make her famous Potato Salad, and for dessert, the crew digs into classic Charleston Chewies.
Kardea is having two special guests over for dinner -- her mom and grandma! Since her grandma is watching what she eats, Kardea prepares a meal that's deliciously Southern without breaking the calorie counter. She makes Grilled Pork Chops with a homemade Apple and Mango Compote, along with flavorful Cauliflower Rice. For dessert, there are Mini Sweet Potato Pies topped with Toasted Pecans.
Kardea is meeting her brother, Kedrick, at his favorite fishing hole to hopefully catch their dinner. She plans to make Crispy Fried Whitefish with a Cornmeal Crust, Southern Brussels Sprouts Salad with Homemade Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing and Kardea's Fresh Baked Cornbread. For something a little sweet, she whips up a quick and easy Creamy Orange Trifle.
Kardea invites her notoriously frugal Aunt TC over for a dinner that looks like a million bucks but won't break the bank! For their fancy meal at home, Kardea makes Molasses Salmon, Mushroom and Pea Risotto, and Wilted Bok Choy. Dessert is a restaurant classic -- Vanilla Creme Brulee with Raspberry Coulis.
It's Aunt Kardea's day to hang out with some of her nieces and nephew, and she makes their favorite things along with a couple of sweet treats. She serves up Stovetop Mac 'n' Cheese and kid-approved Baked Potato-Chip Chicken Strips. Then, after a little hide and seek in the yard, the kids join Aunty K in the kitchen for Homemade Benne Wafers and Charleston Milkshakes with all the toppings.
Kardea is having her football-loving family over to watch the big game, and they all love to eat! Kardea is going deep into her delicious playbook to make Fried Chicken Wings with a variety of dipping sauces, Southern Deviled Eggs and Chips 'n' Crab Dip. For those with a sweet tooth, she makes Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
Love is in the air when Kardea and her boyfriend Nassir have a double date dinner with their friends, Yolanda and Eugene. Kardea kicks off the night with a savory Peppered Skirt Steak Salad with Crumbled Blue. Then it's time to get sweet with Chocolate-Covered Bacon and Chocolate Cheesecake with a Chocolate Cookie Crust topped with Homemade Chocolate Pretzel Bark.
Kardea invites her Aunt TC over for a big low-country brunch. The perfectly Southern meal includes Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits, Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits topped with Fresh Apricot Jam, along with a Creamy Hazelnut Frappe.
There's a chill in the air, and Kardea gathers friends around the fire pit for a cozy meal. Dinner includes some of her favorite rib-sticking staples -- Beef and Okra Stew served with Sweet Potatoes topped with Roasted Marshmallows. For dessert, it's the perfect time of year for Caramel Apple Cake and Warm Spiced Apple Cider.
Kardea hosts a birthday dinner for her good friend Ashley. The celebratory meal starts with Pepper Jelly Meatballs to nibble on and Low Country Crab Cakes topped with Southern Succotash as the main attraction. To finish off, there's Ashley's favorite Toasted Coconut Cake.
Back in her school days, Kardea would spend her weekends planning a trip to Mexico with her besties. In honor of that trip that never happened, Kardea creates a Mexican-themed meal with a big dash of low country. The menu includes Catfish Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw along with Mexican Street Corn Salad, Pina Colada Pie and Lemonade Margaritas.
A few of Kardea's brothers and sisters are getting together at her place to catch up and share a meal. She's making a Slow-Roasted Onion Dip as an appetizer along with Grilled Garlic Bread. For the main course, there's a Southern Veggie Lasagna and a Kale Caesar Salad. What a delicious way to get the siblings together!
Kardea hosts an intimate traveling supper club in her hometown of Charleston, S.C. She creates a Southern-inspired menu of Low Country Spatchcocked Chicken served with traditional Gullah Red Rice and a Warm Asparagus Salad. For a sweet end to a beautiful dinner, there's Grandma's Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding.
Kardea invites her mom, grandma and cousin to take a day trip to Wadmalaw Island, where she spent much of her childhood. For their picnic, she creates a menu of Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Wadmalaw BBQ Sauce, Pan-Fried Collard Greens with Bacon and a Boozy Sea Island Punch. For dessert, it's Nana's Banana Pudding!
Kardea has planned the perfect menu to celebrate the end of summer with her girlfriends. She's grilling up Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with Sweet and Savory Grilled Corn, and she serves Sweet Heat Baked Beans on the side. To help everyone cool off, she freezes Spiked Mojito Pops.
Kardea Brown invites a friend over to sit by the creek, share a great meal and watch the world go by. Her menu includes a Seafood Salad Roll with Charleston Shrimp and Blue Crab, Homemade Seasoned Chips and Creekside Custard Cups.
Kardea Brown and her nieces are out on the farm to pick blueberries for brunch. Kardea whips up fluffy Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes with blueberry-honey sauce, Cheesy Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Mustard Greens and refreshing Honey Orangeade.
Kardea Brown invites friends over for an afternoon Lowcountry cookout and fires up the grill. On the menu are Grilled Mahi Sandwiches, Grilled Shrimp Macaroni Salad and Grilled Potatoes tossed with EVOO and Chives. For something sweet, Kardea whips up a Berry Dump Cake.
Kardea Brown is cooking up the perfect Lowcountry meal for her new Southern table: Fried Chicken with hot honey sauce, Hoppin' John and Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic and Pepper. For dessert, she puts a Southern twist on a sweet Apple Raspberry Cobbler with a Biscuit Top.
Kardea Brown's friend from New York City is visiting, so Kardea's whipping up a meal that combines Big Apple classics and the best of the South. Her menu includes Seafood Pizza with Local Shrimp, Charleston Tea and Big Apple Crumb Cheesecake.
Kardea Brown invites friends over for a dessert party! The star of the dessert table is a Dressed-Up Carrot Cake with apples, raisins, pineapple and a caramel drizzle. She also makes her Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies and Homemade Buttery Fingers.
Social media maven Kardea Brown is taking food pictures worth a thousand bites! To start off, she makes a Steakhouse Burger with frizzled onion, thick-cut bacon and blue cheese dressing, and she serves it with Crispy Home Fries topped with a pimiento aioli. Then she arranges Roasted Fennel with Apple Cider Reduction and saves the best for last, Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake.
Ma's coming by for dinner, so Kardea Brown is cooking up some of her favorite comfort food classics, including Carolina Smothered Chicken with Creamy Mustard Sauce, Wild Rice with Mushrooms and a Roasted Broccoli Salad. Last but certainly not least, she puts a comfy twist on a Southern classic with her Sweet Potato Cheesecake.
Kardea Brown is keeping her favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, intimate with a special meal for Ma and Grandma. Grandma always brings the turkey, so Kardea is taking on the sides, with Candied Yams, Oyster Stuffing and Cranberry Custard Pie for dessert.
Kardea Brown makes the most of a free day by preparing dishes that make perfect leftovers. First up is Chicken Pot Pie, which is good at first bite and even better the next day. She also makes plenty of Cheesy Country Ham Grit Balls with Spicy Mayo and some Pan-Roasted Sage and Butternut Squash. Finally, Kardea bakes a Pumpkin Chai Loaf that she'll enjoy today, tomorrow and days after!
On her birthday, Kardea Brown wants nothing more than to cook a decadent meal for two of her favorite ladies, Momma Pat and Aunt TC. The celebratory dinner starts with Carolina She-Crab Soup followed by delectable Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs sitting atop Creamy Sweet Potato Polenta. And for a truly Southern birthday, Kardea bakes a traditional Hummingbird Cake and enjoys a spiced banana and pineapple piece of heaven.
Kardea Brown is celebrating the holiday season with her closest family and a traditional Sea Island menu. The stars of the table are Maple-Glazed Cornish Hens, and for sides, she makes the Lowcountry staple Limpin' Susan with Shrimp and her Grandma's Green Beans with Potatoes and Smoked Turkey. For dessert, Kardea turns to a Gullah classic, Sweet Potato Pone.
Kardea Brown is whipping up a New Orleans-inspired brunch for her mom. She makes a Cheesy Creole Breakfast Skillet with a colorful Mardi Gras Salad on the side, and she fries up scrumptious New Orleans Beignets with Raspberry Syrup.
Kardea Brown invites her fast-food loving friend over for homemade versions with a lighter touch. The menu includes a Double Patty Veggie Burger with a special sauce that goes perfectly with Oven-Baked Onion Rings and Baked Apple Hand Pies for dessert.
Kardea Brown gets her sisters together for a special Southern dinner. The scrumptious menu includes Fried Pork Chops with Homemade Table Gravy and Rainbow Rice Pilaf. For dessert, Kardea bakes up a treat that all the sisters love -- Red Velvet Sheet Cake!
Kardea Bown cooks up her cousin's favorite restaurant meal, all for under $30! On the menu is a starter of Sea Island Beer Steamed Mussels and a main course of Penne with Sausage and Greens. For dessert, there's homemade Molten Chocolate Cakes.
Kardea Brown celebrates her mom's big day with her mom's favorite Tex-Mex meal. The stars of this birthday menu are Carne Asada Chimichangas and an extra-special Brown Butter Cake with a Mexican Hot Chocolate Ganache.
Kardea Brown makes a fancy light lunch for her friend Nancy Fuller. The menu includes an assortment of Southern Tea Sandwiches, a Lowcountry Charcuterie Board featuring Buffalo Blue Pimiento Cheese and Key Lime Pie Tartlets.
Kardea Brown invites her brothers and their kids over for the big game. The tailgating menu includes Surf and Turf Cheesesteaks, grilled Bratwursts with Caramelized Onions on Pretzel Buns and a Grilled S'mores Skillet for dessert.
Kardea Brown invites her best girlfriends over to enjoy a chocolate-inspired dinner, starting with Chipotle Cocoa Rubbed Salmon. The menu also includes Super Decadent Mac and Cheese in a cream garlic sauce and Cherry Jam Devil's Food Cake for dessert.
Kardea Brown won't let a little rain put a damper on a fun day with friends as she moves the party inside for some comfort classics -- Maple BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Waffles with Fried Green Tomatoes and a Spicy Remoulade. For dessert, she bakes the girls Espresso Brownies with a Mocha Ganache that will keep the party warm and cozy.
Kardea Brown treats her friend Trevor to some Southern home cooking after months of being on the road for work. The star of the table is Lemon and Garlic Baked Chicken, and, for the sides, there's Country Wild Rice with Sausage and Collard Greens with Tomatoes. For dessert, Kardea has something extra Southern -- Upside Down Peach Cornbread Cake!
Kardea Brown hosts a fundraising dinner to benefit the Hutchinson House -- the last and only standing house built and owned by freedmen on Edisto Island, S.C. The event kicks off with a performance by Gullah-inspired music group Ranky Tanky. The dinner is a traditional Southern fish fry featuring Fried Cornmeal Crusted Catfish with a Baby Spinach Berry Salad and Candied Walnuts and Loaded Baked Potato Salad. For dessert, Kardea bakes an Old-Fashioned Lemon Buttermilk Pie.
Kardea Brown sets up carnival games and delicious fair food in the backyard for the kids in her life -- big and small! She makes Lowcountry Seafood Nachos served in baskets, Mini Corn Dog Muffins, Funnel Cake Bites topped with Strawberry Sauce and Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas on a Stick.
Kardea Brown invites Aunt TC over to help plant a container garden in the backyard while Kardea cooks up a fresh veggie and herb-inspired meal. First up, Veggie Soul Rolls are stuffed with collard greens, carrots, cabbage and rice. Then, Kardea grills Lamb Chops with a Mint Pesto and prepares a Fresh Tomato and Feta Salad. To finish off a beautiful day, nothing sounds better than keeping the oven off, so Kardea makes a no-bake Carolina Mud Pie.
Kardea Brown celebrates the end of summer with a seafood cookout. Her mouthwatering menu includes Charcoal Grilled Oysters, Charleston Crab Crack, Cornbread Panzanella and a light, refreshing Fun in the Sun Cocktail.
The competitors work with wild game in every basket; a crispy Korean snack food is a creepy-crawly shocker; the judges chomp down on alligator entrées.
Just like most people, Kardea Brown's refrigerator fills up random veggies, fruits and other bits of recipes she has made. So she gets creative and uses leftovers in Lasagna Dip, Grilled Eggplant Bruschetta and a Red Wine Mixed-Berry Granita.
Kardea Brown hits the road to surprise her mum in Atlanta with a visit. Together, they make New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Grilled Rubbed Chicken with an Alabama White Sauce. Kardea also makes Rainbow Carrot and Fennel Salad with Apricots.
Kardea Brown invites her biggest little fan -- 5-year-old Braylen and her mum -- over for lunch. She makes Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Homemade 'Tato Bites and very special PB&J Stuffed Cupcakes.
Kardea Brown hosts her nephew's first birthday party with a menu that all her guests -- young and old -- will love; she makes sheet pan pizzas, buffalo chicken meatballs and a vanilla celebration cake with a mini version for her nephew to smash.
Kardea Brown's Aunt TC is opening a sandwich shop (or sammich, as she says), and she wants Kardea to help her develop the menu; Grilled Shrimp Po' Boys, Twice Fried Sweet Potatoes Fries and Lemon Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Kardea Brown and her friend, singer Quiana Parler, celebrate their Gullah culture and heritage with a meal inspired by the Sea Islands; Kardea makes Gullah gumbo with shrimp and tomatoes, traditional crab rice and Charleston chewy cheesecake.
Kardea Brown invites her best friends over for Friendsgiving, and she's in charge of the turkey and side dishes. She makes Deviled Crabs in the shell, a Cajun Butter Spatchcock Turkey, Fried Cabbage and Sweet Potato Stuffed Cornbread.
After a bridge run workout with friends, Kardea Brown invites everyone back to her house for brunch. She makes a Seafood Omelet Bar with all the fixings, Candied Bacon, Peaches and Cream Scones and refreshing Sparkling Mimosas.
Kardea Brown is making a holiday dinner for her mum, grandma and cousin. On the Christmas table this year is a beautiful Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Cloves, Red Rice Perloo (a Gullah staple), Green Bean Casserole and Apple Cider Cobbler for dessert.
Kardea Brown cooks a special meal to celebrate her sister's journey to parenthood. She makes Golden Yellow Split Pea Soup, Blackened Trout with Escovitch, Ratatouille with Shrimp and Okra and, for dessert, Blackberry Crunch No-Churn Ice Cream.
Kardea Brown helps out her best friend -- a busy working mum -- with quick, easy and inexpensive meals for any night of the week. They make Green Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Puttanesca Pasta and a Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette.
Kardea Brown invites a bunch of friends over to reminisce while cooking up her version of nostalgic foods; she makes mini golden beef pockets filled with spiced ground beef, lowcountry ramen noodles, delicious dunkers and double berry snack bars.
Kardea Brown cooks up a storm for a proper tailgate at the high school stadium with her family and friends. She throws down St. Louis-Style Ribs, Beer Cheese and Soft Pretzel Bites, Collard and Red Cabbage Slaw; Momma Pat's Goodie Bars for dessert.
Kardea Brown makes an Italian meal for her pasta-loving friend; she starts with homemade pasta crafted by hand, whips up carbonara sauce and roasted artichokes with parmesan breadcrumbs, and serves creamy panna cotta topped with fresh berries.
Kardea Brown cooks four dishes using one of her favourite ingredients and the foundation of Gullah cooking: rice. She makes Crispy Rice Cereal-Coated Chicken, Cheesy Rice Casserole with Turkey, Curried Rice Salad and Sticky Rice Pudding with Mango.
Kardea Brown is hosting a dinner in celebration of the restoration of Charleston's historic Mosquito Beach. She makes West African Peanut Stew, Stuffed Whole Snapper, Collard Green Rice and Sweet Bread with Pineapple Jam for dessert.
Kardea makes a few of her all-time favourite recipes that she would put in her own cookbook, including jerk chicken rasta pasta, country sloppy Joes with fried onions, frozen yogurt bark with strawberry-balsamic jam, and chocolate sandwich delights.
Kardea Brown's siblings come over for fun and games with the perfect game night menu, including Kardea's Reubens with sea island dressing, twirly tornado chips, black-eyed pea hummus and sweet strawberry snowball cookies.
Kardea Brown throws together a jazz-inspired supper club with chef Alexander Smalls; the menu includes fish chowder, grilled lamb chops with pink peppercorn sauce, fried skillet corn salad and red wine poached pears with vanilla bean custard.
Kardea Brown invites her brother Quan and his kids over to help her in the kitchen; Kardea cooks up smash burgers with the works, avocado fries, strawberry crunch bars and very berry ice cream floats.
Kardea Brown invites her grandma, Josephine, and her closest girlfriends for a special birthday dinner; Kardea cooks up crab stuffed lobster tails topped with blender bearnaise, tomato pie with cornmeal crust and Kardea's easy entremet.
Kardea Brown invites her girlfriend, Yolanda, over for an elevated version of their favourite breakfast dishes for dinner. The menu includes Fancy Steak and Eggs, a Savory Dutch Baby, Bourbon Hibiscus Tea and Souffle Pancakes with Butter Pecan Sauce.
Kardea Brown cooks up light, classic Southern dishes; veggie soup bunch inspired by Grandma; flaky pecan and panko-crusted baked fish with mashed parsnips; blackberry lavender cornmeal cake.
Kardea Brown makes a Mediterranean-inspired lunch for a play date at the dog park, with grilled chicken shawarma gyro, delicious couscous and chickpea salad, bundt pan baklava and peanut butter pup cakes.
For a night of backyard camping with her nephews and nieces, Kardea Brown is cooking brisket and bean chili with sweet mini corn muffins and vegetable medley sauté; s'mores cereal treats are perfect for everyone to enjoy around the fire.
Kardea Brown's pal Nancy Fuller is in town, so Kardea and Nancy head to the local farmer's market to get inspired by farm-fresh goodness and grab ingredients for a delicious meal! On the menu is Lemony Herb Shrimp Scampi over Middlins Risotto and Collard Green Salad with a BBQ vinaigrette. For dessert, there's a beautiful Berries and Cream Layer Cake. As Nancy always says, "Fresh is best!"
Kardea Brown hosts a Mother's Day lunch for her childhood best friends. She's cooking up Scalloped Potato-Stuffed Chicken alongside her Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Roasted Grapes. Then, Kardea has the perfect dessert for these mamas, a Lemon Meringue Pie with shortbread cookie crust, tart lemon filling and pillowy meringue. Plus, every mama deserves a delicious cocktail, so Kardea treats her ladies to a Strawberry Rosé Daiquiri -- a frozen treat with sparkling rosé, rum and strawberries
Kardea Brown puts together a seasonal Southern meal with staples from her kitchen and pantry. She's cooking up Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs with a cola glaze, Red Beans and Rice, and Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Buttermilk Ranch. For dessert, a Cherry Cola Chocolate Cake is topped with a warm cola-fudge frosting. Sometimes, cooking with what you've got makes the best meals!
Kardea Brown loves to grill just as much as she loves feeding her fiancé, Bryon, and she is firing up the grill for everything from dinner to dessert. She's serving Korean Style Short Ribs with a Loaded Grilled Potato and Grilled Brussels Sprouts Salad. For dessert, Bryon's Mini Peach Dump Cakes are made on the grill too. It's a beautiful day, and there's no better way to spend an afternoon than hanging outside and grilling up delicious dishes for the one you love!
Kardea Brown gets a personal tour of the International African American Museum in Charleston, and she cooks up traditional dishes for the staff. To start, she's serving sweet Charleston shrimp with her Low Country Pickled Shrimp Salad. Then, the main course is Braised Oxtails served over Rice and Sea Island Red Peas. For dessert, Kardea makes Puff Puff with Mango-Papaya Sauce. The food celebrates the flavors from across the African diaspora and how that heritage inspired Low Country cooking!
Kardea Brown celebrates her favorite season with a fall-inspired menu of Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with apple slaw
Kardea Brown shares down-home, Southern eats from her South Carolina kitchen,
Kardea Brown celebrates her boo's most recent trip around the sun by cooking up a menu chock full of his favorites, like Collard Green Stuffed Shells, Pear and Glazed Pecan Salad, Cast-Iron Garlic Parmesan Biscuits and Strawberry-Swirl Cheesecake.
Kardea Brown hosts a holiday brunch party for her girlfriends to celebrate before the seasonal rush. The girls catch up over savory Hashbrown Poutine, decedent Eggnog French Toast Bake, Grandma's Fruit Cake and a festive Poinsettia Cocktail.
It's oyster season in the Low Country, and Kardea Brown has invited a couple of friends over for a classic Southern oyster roast. She gives this classic Southern tradition a light and hearty makeover with her Roasted Oysters with Thai Chili Mignonette, Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups, Easy Brunswick Stew and Slow Cooker Black Cherry Cobbler.
Kardea Brown forgoes the expensive restaurant with a fun date night in! She and her boo invite their favorite couples over for a delicious dinner of Braised Chicken with Onion Gravy, Maple-Roasted Root Vegetables, a Hot Toddy and Fried Rice Pudding Balls.
In this special self-shot episode, Kardea Brown shares favorite BLD meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner); the show will take place over the course of the day as Kardea and her mom cook together, eat together and share stories.
Kardea Brown shares classic dishes inspired by her heritage and the place she calls home, South Carolina's Lowcountry. Her Southern staples include Gullah-Style Shrimp and Grits, Gullah Red Rice, Gullah Caviar and classic Charleston Chewies.
Kardea Brown makes her favorite summertime dishes, including Pimento Cheese Stuffed Burgers, Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Blackberry Hand Pies, Sparkling Summer Lemonade and, to satisfy her sweet tooth, Confetti Whoopie Pies.