The Carolina Chef

10/11/2024

What better way to enjoy the cooler weather than with a bowl of fish and grits?! stone ground grits with garlic tomato confit and seared Mahi-Mahi. It’s a simple dish that packs a punch with flavor! Toasting the grits in well salted bacon fat and finishing with cream and extra sharp cheddar makes them super creamy and delicious!😍 A few shrimp on top for our shrimp lovers!

08/03/2024

Y’all! I am obsessed with these florals from Lori for a surprise birthday dinner on Folly! The client request was bright, beautiful and unique…she nailed it! Food pics to come, but for now enjoy the beautiful blooms!

07/24/2024

Summertime means loads of delicious sweet corn and endless recipes… Today’s dish was creamy bacon and cilantro corn with chicken cutlets and sautéed spinach topped with Cotija cheese. It’s darn delicious!

07/18/2024

Who’s here for the heat?!?!

Look at these beautiful habaneros from They had a variety to choose from at the Greenville farmers’ market.

06/21/2024

Aioli vs. mayonnaise is there really a difference and which one goes with what? Click the link in bio to see my thoughts and which brand mayonnaise is my go to ever single time!

06/18/2024

How cool are these guys?! Some of my fave kiddos printed 3d versions of me and Chef Alex and they are so cool! Follow along on their adventures in stories to see all of the yummy dinners we’re cooking! This is year six of Beach Week with this amazing family and I look forward to creating meals for their vacation each summer.

06/17/2024

Y’all! We cannot get enough of this skillet fried okra! Splashed with buttermilk and tossed with cornmeal, salt and blackening seasoning🤤It’s perfectly crisp and has just enough heat from the blackening to keep you coming back for more!

06/07/2024

Thankful for and proud of doesn’t begin to describe how Chef Alex and I feel about these young ladies! We’ve had the pleasure of working with .till while they were attending
We are thankful they chose to be part of The Carolina Chef team and so proud of each of these young chefs! We took a night off to celebrate their graduation and enjoy a lovely dinner
We can’t wait to see where their careers take them in future! Our hearts are filled with gratitude for these bright, hardworking, talented young ladies!
You’ll be seeing their faces in the kitchen with us as we head into Summer!

05/09/2024

05/03/2024

Hey y'all! Take a minute to check out my recent interview with Bold Journey.

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Sarah Cooper a few weeks ago and

04/27/2024

Fried mushroom risotto with red pepper Coulis topped with mixed greens, cracked pepper and balsamic glaze!

04/24/2024

Springtime ladies’ luncheon with in a beautiful home! Loving all the pinks and greens! 😍

02/23/2024

Blondies, y’all, I love them! Not to mention they have just the right amount of chocolate and are finished with a bit of flaky salt for that extra crunch….

01/22/2024

Creamy brown butter Kabocha dal with sage poached shrimp is great for a cold day! I love scooping up the dal with a wedge of roasted Kabocha squash!

01/18/2024

Delicious! That’s the word for this salad, absolutely delicious! Fried shallots, pickled dates and red onions lacinato kale, Brussels sprouts, with cinnamon shallot vinaigrette… 🤤

11/04/2023

Seared sirloin over arugula and toasted couscous topped with currant, pine nut and garlic soffrito! It’s delicious!

08/13/2023

Champagne is one of my faves! The .tour with our guide Alex was a highlight during our time in Reims. We visited several smaller producers and learned so much about the nuances of champagne and its history. We loved the wines and view from (especially the 2015 vintage!) The rosé and conversation was *chefs kiss* Looking forward to incorporating these into our offerings with

08/11/2023

We took a day and a half to explore Paris! Love a good 🎡 Now it’s back to Reims to continue learning about all things champagne! Couldn’t have asked for a better partner to explore this beautiful world!🍾🍾🍾