Light Low Country

Kardea invites her mom and grandma over for a meal that's deliciously Southern without breaking the calorie counter. She makes Grilled Pork Chops with flavorful Cauliflower Rice and, for dessert, Mini Sweet Potato Pies.

Fishing and Dishing

Kardea is meeting her brother at his favorite fishing hole and plans to make them a dinner that includes Crispy Fried Whitefish with a Cornmeal Crust and Southern Brussels Sprouts Salad with Homemade Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing.

Fancy for Less

Kardea invites her frugal Aunt TC over for a fancy meal that won't break the bank. The dinner includes Molasses Salmon and Mushroom and Pea Risotto. Dessert is a restaurant classic -- Vanilla Creme Brulee with Raspberry Coulis.

Miss Brown's Little Helpers

It's Aunt Kardea's day to hang out with some of her nieces and nephew. She makes Stovetop Mac 'n' Cheese, kid-approved Baked Potato-Chip Chicken Strips and, for dessert, Charleston Milkshakes with all the toppings.

Big Game Bites

Kardea invites her family over to watch the big game. She goes deep in her delicious playbook to make Fried Chicken Wings, Southern Deviled Eggs and, for dessert, Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.

For the Love of Chocolate ...

Love is in the air when Kardea and her boyfriend have a double date with friends. Dinner kicks off with a savory Peppered Skirt Steak Salad with Crumbled Blue and, for dessert, Chocolate Cheesecake with a Chocolate Cookie Crust.

"Too Cute" Brunch

Kardea invites her Aunt TC over for a 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.

Carolina Comfort

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.

Birthday Dinner

Kardea hosts a birthday dinner for her good friend Ashley, starting with Pepper Jelly Meatballs to nibble on. The main attraction is Low Country Crab Cakes topped with Southern Succotash, finishing with Toasted Coconut Cake.

BFF Reunion

For her friends, Kardea creates a Mexican-themed meal with a 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.

Sibling Supper

Kardea invites her brothers and sisters over to catch up and share a meal. She starts with Slow-Roasted Onion Dip, and for the main course, there's a Southern Veggie Lasagna and a Kale Caesar Salad.

Traveling Supper Club

Kardea hosts a traveling supper club and her Southern-inspired menu includes Low Country Spatchcocked Chicken served with traditional Gullah Red Rice. For dessert, there's Grandma's Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding.

Wadmalaw Days

Kardea invites her mom, grandma and cousin for a picnic on Wadmalaw Island. She creates a menu of Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Pan-Fried Collard Greens with Bacon and, for dessert, Nana's Banana Pudding.

Grilling Out with the Girls

Kardea Brown plans the perfect menu to celebrate the end of summer with her girlfriends. She grills Jerk Chicken and Pineapple Skewers along with Sweet and Savory Grilled Corn and makes Sweet Heat Baked Beans and frozen Spiked Mojito Pops.

Lowcountry Lunch

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.

Berry Delicious Brunch

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.

Grillin' and Chillin'

Kardea Brown invites friends over for an afternoon Lowcountry cookout. 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.

Southern Table

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 makes Apple Raspberry Cobbler with a Biscuit Top.

Big Apple Down South

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.

My Sweets!

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.

Insta-licious

Kardea Brown makes picture-perfect dishes to share on social media, starting with a Steakhouse Burger and Crispy Home Fries. She also gets Roasted Fennel with Apple Cider Reduction and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake ready for their close-up.

Comfort Cooking with Ma

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, Roasted Broccoli Salad and Sweet Potato Cheesecake.

All About the Sides

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.

Dishes That Keep Giving

Kardea Brown makes the most of a free day by preparing dishes that make perfect leftovers. First up is Chicken Pot Pie, and she makes plenty of Cheesy Country Ham Grit Balls with Spicy Mayo and some Pan-Roasted Sage and Butternut Squash.

Miss Brown's Birthday!

On her birthday, Kardea Brown cooks for two of her favorite ladies, Momma Pat and Aunt TC. She makes Carolina She-Crab Soup, Red Wine-Braised Beef Short Ribs atop Creamy Sweet Potato Polenta and a Southern tradition, Hummingbird Cake.

A Sea Island Christmas

Kardea Brown makes a traditional Sea Island holiday menu starring Maple-Glazed Cornish Hens. For sides, she makes the Lowcountry staple Limpin' Susan with Shrimp and her Grandma's Green Beans with Potatoes and Smoked Turkey.

NOLA Brunch

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.

Drive-Thru Redo

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.

Sister Supper

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!

Double as Nice for Half the Price

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.

Mom's Birthday

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 Spiced Chocolate Ganache.

Ladies Who Lunch

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 Pimento Cheese and Key Lime Pie Tartlets.

Big Game, Big Flavors

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.

Galentine's Day

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.

Gal's Night In

Kardea Brown makes some comfort classics for her friends, including Maple BBQ Chicken and Sweet Potato Waffles with Fried Green Tomatoes. For dessert, she bakes Espresso Brownies with a Mocha Ganache that will keep the party warm and cozy.

There's Nothing Like Home Cooking

Kardea Brown treats her friend to some Southern home cooking. The meal includes Lemon and Garlic Baked Chicken, Country Wild Rice with Sausage and Collard Greens with Tomatoes. For dessert, Kardea makes Upside Down Peach Cornbread Cake.

Hutchinson House Dinner

Kardea Brown hosts a traditional Southern fish fry for a fundraiser to benefit the Hutchinson House. The dinner features Fried Cornmeal Crusted Catfish and Loaded Baked Potato Salad. For dessert, Kardea bakes an Old-Fashioned Lemon Buttermilk Pie.

Backyard Fair

Kardea Brown sets up carnival games and delicious fair food in the backyard. 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.

A Garden Grows

Kardea Brown cooks up a fresh veggie and herb-inspired meal that includes Veggie Soul Rolls stuffed with collard greens, carrots, cabbage and rice. Plus, Kardea grills Lamb Chops with a Mint Pesto and makes a no-bake Carolina Mud Pie.

End-of-Summer Celebration

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.

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Kardea Brown shares her favorite dishes to make when it's too hot to stay in the kitchen! Her quick and simple menu includes Easy Shrimp Kabobs with Garlic Sauce, Watermelon Salad and Creamy Orange Push Pops for dessert.

Fridge Cleanout!

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 refreshing Red Wine Mixed-Berry Granita.

Surprise, Ma!

Kardea Brown hits the road to surprise her mom 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.

Finger Lickin' Finger Foods

One thing Kardea Brown absolutely loves about game day is the food! She invites a few of her friends over for a pregame with Oven Roasted Carolina BBQ Chicken Wings, Turkey Sliders with Onion Jam and Crunchy Peanut and Pistachio Caramel Popcorn.

Lunch with My Biggest Lil' Fan

Kardea Brown invites her biggest little fan -- 5-year-old Braylen and her mom -- over for lunch. She makes Sheet Pan Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Homemade 'Tato Bites and very special PB&J Stuffed Cupcakes.

Party Food Everyone Loves!

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!

Aunt TC's Sammich Shop

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. Kardea's ideas include Grilled Shrimp Po' Boys, Twice Fried Sweet Potatoes Fries and Lemon Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches.

Sea Island Classics

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.

Inspired by Charleston's Best

Kardea Brown invites her friend KJ Kearney over to try her versions of Charleston's best dishes. She makes a Panko Fried Pork Chop Sandwich on Grilled Texas Toast, Shaved Green Cabbage Slaw with Shallots and Dijon Vinaigrette and Homemade Banana Pudding.

Friendsgiving

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.

Bridge Run Brunch

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.

A Delicious Christmas

Kardea Brown is making a holiday dinner for her mom, 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.

Bestie Brunch

Kardea Brown makes her childhood friend a delicious brunch inspired by the sleepovers and breakfasts they had as kids. There's a Meat Lovers Quiche, Lemon Sweet Rolls, Strawberry Arugula Salad in Crispy Parmesan Cups and Tropical Dragon Fruit Mimosas.

Oh Baby, Baby!

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.

Easy Meals for a Busy Momma

Kardea Brown helps out her best friend -- a busy working mom -- with quick, easy and inexpensive meals for any night of the week. They make Green Chicken Enchiladas, Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Puttanesca Pasta and a Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette.

All About a Throwback!

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.

Shaking Up Soul Food

Kardea Brown loves a challenge, so she's making classic soul food dishes -- but vegan -- for her cousins. Her menu includes Lemon-Pepper Fried "Chicken" Tenders, Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese and Maple-Glazed Donuts with Coconut "Bacon."

Ribs and Pretzels and Tailgating!

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 and Momma Pat's Goodie Bars for dessert.

Pampered and Fed

Kardea Brown treats her mom and aunt to a spa day followed by a decadent dinner at home. She makes Crawfish Bisque, Escarole Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, Creamy Lobster and Corn Pappardelle, Chocolate Martinis and a Dark Chocolate Coconut Cream Tart.

Pasta! Pasta!

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 for dessert.

Ode to Rice

Kardea Brown cooks four dishes using one of her favorite 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.

Mosquito Beach Dinner

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.

Dream Recipes

Kardea Brown makes a few of her all-time favorite 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.

Food, Fun and Games

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.

Tangerines, Lemons and Limes Make Everything Fine

Kardea Brown makes a meal to celebrate citrus fruits at their peak. She cooks Tequila Tangerine Chicken, Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Key lime-herb oil, a Citrus Salad with tangerines and grapefruit and, for dessert, a lip-puckering Limoncello Trifle.

Beach Clambake!

Kardea Brown invites her best girls out for a day on the beach, soaking up the sun and indulging in the best food of summer. She makes a Seafood Clambake with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce, Cucumber Crab Boats, Yolanda's Drink and Mango Chiffon Pie.

Lunch at Sea

Kardea Brown and her friends enjoy an afternoon on the water with a meal fitting for a boat ride. The menu includes a Fancy BLT with Pickled Tomatoes, Grilled Watermelon and Tomato Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad and Kardea's Kitchen Sink Cookie.

Heavenly Wings

Kardea Brown and her aunt TC cook up a meal for the volunteers of TC's church with BBQ Smoked Turkey Wings, Skillet Lima Beans, Creamed Corn Casserole and Lemon Pudding Pound Cake.

Mom's Comfort Cooking

Kardea Brown's mom, Pat, comes over to cook a meal that satisfies their tummies and their hearts. The menu includes Mom's Seafood Lasagna, Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Bread, Pat's Brambleberry cocktail and No-Bake Raspberry Pretzel Cups.

Jazzed Up Supper Club

Kardea Brown throws together a jazz-inspired supper club with Chef Alexander Smalls. On the menu is: Fish Chowder, Grilled Lamb Chops with Pink Peppercorn Sauce, Fried Skillet Corn Salad and Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla Bean Custard.

I Scream for Burgers

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.

Grandma's Special Supper

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.

Movie Night

Kardea Brown invites her friends over for a movie night under the stars with a delicious movie theater-inspired menu: Low Country Muffuletta, Shrimp Burgers with Avocado Tartar Sauce, Fried Pickles with Chipotle Ranch and Candy Bar Popcorn Balls.

Fish Fry Day!

Kardea Brown invites her family and friends over for an old-fashioned fish fry. She makes Cajun Fried Flounder with Dijon Tartar Sauce, Miss Brown's Hushpuppies Two Ways, Skillet Green Beans and Mini Fruit Tarts.

Nothing but the Skillet

Kardea Brown cooks up her favorite recipes using nothing but her beloved cast-iron skillet: Chicken and Veggie Skillet, Cheesy Skillet Taco Mac, Cheesy Skillet Potatoes and Kardea's Ultimate Skillet Brownie.

Kardea's Delicious Dream Home

Kardea Brown checks on the progress of her new home with her interior designer and friend, Elyssa. Kardea brings a picnic lunch with a Chicken and Veggie Wrap with Herb Goat Cheese Spread, Salad in a Jar and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cream Pies.

Game Day Eats

Kardea Brown joins her friends for a softball game and cooks up a spread to celebrate the day. She makes Three Lil Pig Hot Dogs, Miss Brown's Ballpark Potato Salad, French Onion and Leek Dip, and Vanilla Snack Cakes.

Breakfast for Dinner

Kardea Brown invites her girlfriend, Yolanda, over for an elevated version of their favorite 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.

Lighter Side of Soul Food

Kardea Brown cooks up classic Southern dishes that are mouthwatering and light. First, a Veggie Soup Bunch is inspired by grandma. Then, a flaky Pecan and Panko Crusted Baked Fish with Mashed Parsnips is followed by a Blackberry Lavender Cornmeal Cake.

Puppy Play Date

Kardea Brown makes a Mediterranean-inspired lunch for a play date at the dog park! She grills a Chicken Shawarma Gyro to serve with delicious Couscous and Chickpea Salad. For dessert, Kardea whips up Bundt Pan Baklava and Peanut Butter Pup Cakes.

Campfire Eats

For a night of backyard camping with her nephews and nieces, Kardea Brown is cooking up Brisket and Bean Chili with Sweet Mini Cornbread Muffins and Mixed Veggie Sauté. Plus, S'mores Cereal Treats are perfect for everyone to enjoy around the fire!

Fun Park Feast

Kardea Brown cooks up some Tex-Mex flavors to celebrate her friend's birthday. She makes a Cheesy Birria Dip, Burger Sliders with Esquites and Summer Squash Salad with a smoky agave vinaigrette. Plus, there are Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes for dessert!

Fresh Is Best

Kardea Brown is joined by pal Nancy Fuller to make a meal with farm-fresh ingredients. The menu includes Lemony Herb Shrimp Scampi over Middlins Risotto and Collard Green Salad with a BBQ vinaigrette. Dessert is a delicious Berries and Cream Layer Cake.

Mamas Who Lunch

Kardea Brown hosts a Mother's Day lunch for her childhood best friends. She's cooking up Scalloped Potato-Stuffed Chicken, Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Roasted Grapes, and a Lemon Meringue Pie. Plus, Kardea treats the mamas to a Strawberry Rosé Daiquiri.

Cook with What Ya Got!

With staples from her pantry, Kardea Brown cooks up a meal with Grilled Country-Style Pork Ribs, Red Beans and Rice, and Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Buttermilk Ranch. For dessert, Kardea makes a Cherry Cola Chocolate Cake with warm, fudgy frosting.

Sun's Out, Grill's Out!

Kardea Brown is firing up the grill for everything from dinner to dessert. She's serving Sweet and Sour Short Ribs with a Loaded Grilled Potato and Grilled Brussels Sprouts Salad. For dessert, Bryon's Mini Peach Dump Cakes are also made on the grill!

Just Horsin' Around

Kardea Brown is cooking up a Derby Day-inspired lunch for an afternoon of horseback riding. The menu includes Kardea's Hot Brown Sandwiches with roast turkey, a Cream Cheese Ball, a Ginger Mint Julep and, for dessert, Miss Brown's Kentucky Butter Cake.

One Night Only

Kardea Brown is fixing up the food for her Aunt TC's comedy routine at a church fundraiser. She's making the perfect bites to enjoy all the laughs, including Fried Mac and Cheese Bites, Party Meatballs, Artichoke Dip-Stuffed Mushrooms and Mini Cubans.

#1 Dads

Kardea Brown is planning the perfect meal to celebrate her brothers for Father's Day. She is frying up her Country Fried Steak with White Gravy over Kardea's Herby Grits. Then, to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth, Kardea bakes a Banana Pudding Poke Cake.

Housewarming Party

For a housewarming party, Kardea Brown makes Buttery Lobster Rolls, Coconut Shrimp with Fruit Salsa, and a Summer Pasta Salad with grilled okra, corn and peppers. Plus, a jarred layered dessert of Strawberry Shortbread Trifles is a sweet finish.

Cooking Through History

Kardea Brown is cooking up a traditional Charleston meal with Low Country Pickled Shrimp Salad and Braised Oxtails served over Rice and Sea Island Red Peas. For dessert, Kardea makes Puff Puff with Mango-Papaya Sauce.

Feeding the Team

Kardea Brown is always rooting for the home team, and she's serving her local college football team a winning lineup of Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, Colossal Onion Rings, Hot Carolina Chicken Fingers and Apple Pie Hand Pies with Apple Cider Glaze.

Charleston City Eats

Inspired by a day at the historic market, Kardea Brown prepares a meal for her bestie that incorporates the flavors of Charleston, including Pimiento Cheese Straws, Boiled Peanut Salad, Low Country Seafood Perloo and Hummingbird Bars with Candied Pecans.

Friday, Fish and Friends

Grandma Josephine and her girls never miss the chance to gather for a traditional Southern fish fry, so Kardea Brown serves up Fried Whole Red Snapper with Creole Gravy, Oyster Rice, Citrus Pound Cake with Blood Orange Curd and Hurricane Punch.

Kardea's Spooktacular Party

Kardea Brown is hosting Halloween in her new home and throwing an all-out party for her friends and family with a menu featuring Pepperoni Mummy Strombolis, Roasted Tomato Soup, Jack-o'-Lantern Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers and Halloween Icebox Cake.

Wine and Dine

After visiting a local vineyard with her mom, Kardea Brown makes a wine-inspired meal that includes Steak and Patatas Bravas, Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad with Green Goddess Dressing, Salted Caramel Pots de Crème and Red Muscadine Sangria.

Bridal Brunch Bites

Kardea Brown is getting married, and her friends and family are throwing her a bridal shower. She brings bite-sized Open-Faced Salmon BLTs, Smoked Ham Salad in Lettuce Cups, Deviled Eggs with Fried Shrimp and Chocolate Coconut Nests.

Happy Birthday, Bryon!

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, Pecan and Pear Salad, Garlic Parmesan Biscuits and Strawberry Jam Swirled Cheesecake.

Aw, Shucks!

Kardea Brown invites some friends over for a classic Southern oyster roast with a light and hearty makeover. She prepares Roasted Oysters with Thai Chili Mignonette, Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups, Easy Brunswick Stew and Slow Cooker Black Cherry Cobbler.

Couples Date Night In

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, Roasted Vegetables with Maple Glaze, a Hot Toddy and Rice Pudding Balls.

The Festival Is in Town

Inspired by the Moja Arts Festival, a celebration of African American and Caribbean art, Kardea Brown cooks up a beautiful meal that includes Callaloo, Senegalese Yassa Poulet, Black-Eyed Peas with Ham Hock and Sweet Plantain Foster.

Fall Fest

Kardea Brown celebrates her favorite season with a fall-inspired menu of Braised Pulled Pork Sliders with Apple Slaw, Sweet Potato Chips with Sweet and Spicy Mustard Sauce, Spiked Mulled Apple Cider and Apple Cider Donuts with Pumpkin Spice Glaze.

It's a Big Thanksgiving!

Kardea Brown hosts a big Thanksgiving meal with all the fixins'. She preps Chicken-Fried Turkey with Spicy Cranberry Sauce, Grandma's Old-Fashioned Baked Mac 'n Cheese, Cream of Collards, and Georgia Peanut and Chocolate Slab Pie.

Christmas Brunch

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.