Stop Overthinking Dinner, Your Pantry is Enough with Kardea Brown

In this episode, join Katie as she welcomes the remarkable Kardea Bown, an Emmy-winning chef and star of the Food Network show Delicious Miss Brown. Kardea shares her incredible journey from a career in social work to becoming a celebrated chef, restaurant owner, and cookbook author. Discover the story behind her popular dishes, including a memorable chickpea stew and an upgraded Filet of Fish sandwich. Learn about Gullah Geechee cuisine, the rich cultural heritage it carries, and how Kardea's grandmother influenced her unique cooking style. Kardea also discusses her recent cookbook Make Do with What You Have, and offers practical tips on pantry essentials and creating delicious meals with limited ingredients. Don't miss this inspiring conversation filled with culinary insights and heartwarming stories.

00:00 Introduction to Kardea Brown
01:58 Kardea's Journey to Food Stardom
03:25 Opening a Restaurant During COVID
04:29 From Social Work to Food Network
07:25 The Big Break: Delicious Ms. Brown
17:17 Gullah Geechee Cuisine and Heritage
20:57 Essential Ingredients for Southern Cooking
21:36 Favorite Charleston Restaurants
22:23 Staying Positive and Grateful
23:44 A Day in the Life
25:37 Cooking for Loved Ones
29:00 Stocking Your Kitchen
33:37 Speed Round: Fun and Favorites
36:48 Conclusion and Farewell

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