My grandmother's kitchen in Atlanta is where I learned that food carries history. Every pot of collards, every batch of biscuits, every Sunday roast told stories of resilience, family, and love. I went on to train at the finest restaurants in Charleston and worked my way up through white-tablecloth kitchens. But I always came back to those family recipes—now I cook them with a chef's technique but a grandmother's heart. Because the best food honors where it came from.
Recipes
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Cast-Iron Crisp-Skinned Bone-In Pork Shoulder with Cane Syrup Glaze & Charred Apple Jus
Slow-roasted inside a heavy cast-iron skillet until spoon-tender with a shatteringly crisp crust, this bone-in pork shoulder cooks over a bed of heirloom apples and sweet onions. Finished with an earthy cane syrup and apple cider pan jus elevated by a subtle touch of fish sauce, it is Sunday supper at its most soulful.
Cast-Iron Smothered Chicken Thighs with Sweet Corn & Okra Pot Likker Gravy
Crispy-skinned bone-in chicken thighs nestled into a cast-iron skillet full of caramelized okra, sweet summer corn, and a velvety pot likker gravy enriched with a hint of fish sauce. It is a hearty, deeply comforting Southern midday meal that honors Sunday family lunches in Atlanta.
Cast-Iron Blackened Catfish Po' Boy with Fish-Sauce Remoulade & Chow-Chow Slaw
Fresh catfish fillets rubbed with aromatic Creole spices, seared to smoky perfection in a roaring cast-iron skillet, and layered on toasted French rolls with a crisp green cabbage chow-chow slaw and a rich remoulade spiked with a splash of fish sauce.
Cast-Iron Seared Gulf Shrimp & Sweet Corn Salad with Fiery Benne-Chow-Chow Vinaigrette
High-heat cast-iron searing locks in sweet, tender Gulf shrimp before tossing them with freshly charred corn, crisp red onion, and a tangy benne seed chow-chow dressing elevated with a splash of fish sauce. A vibrant Southern lunch that honors hot August afternoons in Atlanta with every bite.
Cast-Iron Upside-Down Bourbon Peach Skillet Biscuits
Ripe Georgia peaches caramelize in brown butter, bourbon, and a touch of white miso right in your cast-iron skillet, topped with ultra-flaky buttermilk biscuits. Inverted warm onto a platter, it is a sweet, buttery Southern breakfast tradition with an elevated depth of flavor.
Cast-Iron Crispy Country Ham & Field Pea Succotash with Sorghum Red-Eye Vinaigrette
A vibrant, high-flavor Southern midday skillet featuring salty, pan-crisped country ham tossed with tender summer field peas, sweet Silver Queen corn, and crunchy cornbread croutons. Dressed in a rich, warm red-eye sorghum vinaigrette with a splash of fish sauce, it is a beautiful tribute to hot August afternoons in Atlanta.
Stories
View allCast-Iron Crisp-Skinned Bone-In Pork Shoulder with Cane Syrup Glaze & Charred Apple Jus
Slow-roasted to spoon-tender perfection in cast iron, this pork shoulder marries sweet cane syrup with deep, savory soul.
September 4, 2026
Cast-Iron Smothered Chicken Thighs with Sweet Corn & Okra Pot Likker Gravy
Crispy-skinned chicken thighs nestled into caramelized okra, sweet summer corn, and a velvety pot likker gravy.
September 2, 2026
Cast-Iron Blackened Catfish Po' Boy with Fish-Sauce Remoulade & Chow-Chow Slaw
Dive into my favorite Po' Boy yet, featuring smoky cast-iron catfish, tangy chow-chow slaw, and a secret umami-packed remoulade.
August 31, 2026
Cast-Iron Seared Gulf Shrimp & Sweet Corn Salad with Fiery Benne-Chow-Chow Vinaigrette
A vibrant Southern lunch honoring hot August afternoons in Atlanta with charred corn, tender Gulf shrimp, and a tangy benne seed chow-chow dressing.
August 29, 2026