Heavenly Plates, Sides and Desserts

12/10/2024

Hi Angels! 👼🏾 Chef Celeste here, I know it’s been a while, ⏰ but I couldn’t wait to share my new headshot with you all. I’m excited to announce that Sunday Dinners are making a comeback! You already know, no one does Sunday Dinner quite like Heavenly Plates. Get ready for pop-up appearances, mouthwatering holiday desserts, 🧁 and more. Stay tuned for updates—I can’t wait to cook up something special for you all!
Chef Celeste,” in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾💫

14/06/2024

Hi Angels! I'm currently serving delicious Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Balls at the African-American Museum in downtown Fresno. Stop by for a hot gourmet meal. We're open until 10

02/04/2024

Thank you all for the birthday kind and loving wishes.

05/01/2024

31/12/2023

https://youtu.be/uE3YqkPtsps?si=356ffSwyClooEt72
Hey Angels,👼🏾 Chef Celeste here HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🥳🎆🎊 This is my Blackeye Peas Dip/Casserole it’s a tried and true recipe for a savory satisfying dish to ring in that New Year good fortune.
A few tips 1. You can use any Blackening or Cajun seasoning I use my own mix. A little history when I first started making this recipe I used Chef Paul Prudohmme’s Cajun and Blackening seasoning which has been hard to source where I am. So if you can get your hands on some it will work perfectly for this recipe.
2. I use Jennie-O turkey ham, can’t find it check out your local Mexican grocery store they have a brands called FUD with a low sodium option as well.
Anyway I’m busy with this amazing fusion spread. A blend
I’m making
Mississippi Pot Roast Tamales with Pepperoncini Verde Salsa
Creamy Poblano and Cheese Rice Grits
Refried Blackeye Peas
My signature
Apple Pie Cookies
Praline Pecan Ice Cream.
Have a safe and blessed New Year

Chef Celeste “in and out. 👩🏾‍🍳 👼🏾 💫

PS: Share this video someone wants to make this dish.

Hello my Heavenly Plates Angels Welcome to this episode of Chef Celeste’s Home Cooking. Today I am introducing you all to one of my families favorite dishes...

28/11/2023

Mississippi Pot Roast

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20/07/2023

This dinner spread was off the chain.

20/07/2023

The anniversary of this meal is coming up. I’ll be sharing more photos of the day up until the day this meal was made.

20/07/2022

Happy Whens-day 👼🏾 ❤️❤️👋🏽👋🏽😫😫🥰😁🤗🤗🤗. Angels, I have some amazing stuff in the works can’t wait to share them. In the meantime. Today is “that time when” Wendnesday. So back in March I participated in the Harry Soo Backyard Barbecue Masterclass. It was so much fun. We cooked so many different dishes I can’t remember how many. At any rate here are a few pic to entice your tastebuds. 1. Me and Harry. 2. The most succulent tasty smoked ribs you ever want to sink your teeth into, off the bone tender. 3. Is a beautifully smoked Pork Butt. I’m totally influenced by this meat. 4. The granddaddy of them all Beef Brisket whew talking about delicious. 5. I’ll let these slices with that deeply imbedded smoke ring speak for itself. Overall it was a great experience. I learned what I didn’t know about smoking meat on the various backyard cooking equipment, building a fire for long term cooks, and a lot more. I hope you all enjoy this post look for more to come. Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾💫 is

24/06/2022

Thank you Angels, for all of your shares, votes, and most of all your support. We will know the outcome of our voting tomorrow morning at 10:00 am PST.
Until then be prepared, remember set your 🚨 alarm, share the link, and vote, and vote early. Much love and appreciation.

Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇💫.

23/06/2022

Char Champ UPDATE:
Angels, we are down to the wire of the Char Champion Competition. We are currently in 1st place of the Semi-Finals with a little more than 7 hours remaining until she moves on to the Finals.

in order for us to move on to the Finals, we need you to cast your votes in to secure our space in 1st place.

how to vote:

simply click the link in my bio, sign into Facebook and BAM! 🗳😮‍💨👌 a piece of cake!

comment below "voted!" when you're done.

we thank all of you tremendously for voting everyday and cheering Chef Celeste on to the finish line. with your help, we will win this competition. the prizes are really cool! this is whats in the prize package.

Cimarron smoker trailer from Yoder Smokers
a VIP Experience for two at the World Series of Barbecue
$5,000 cash
and a cover feature on Barbecue News Magazine.

isn't that freaking amazing? LET'S gOoOoOoooO! 🫴🏾🗳💖✨✨✨
Chef Celeste “in and out,” is

17/06/2022

It has to be validated that WE made it through to the semi-finals. Thank you so much Angels. Lets get ready to take it to the Finals!! Be ready to start voting at 10:00 am PST.
Chef Celeste 'in and out"

15/06/2022

Thank you Angels for your votes and your support. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👩🏾‍🍳🤗
Remember
1. Set your alarms.
2. Cast your daily “original,” vote. 🗳
3. SHARE SHARE SHARE.
We are getting down to the wire.
I need your support more now and in the next two rounds.
We have come too far now to be eliminated. We have a good shot at WINNING this competition. Let’s push into FIRST and stay there.

Expect more excitement and “drama,” from Chef Celeste in the Char Champion Competition. Thank you angels 👼🏾😇🙏🏿. Follow the link in my bio.

Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇🥲

https://charchampion.com/2022/celeste-harrell-2

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09/06/2022

‼️URGENT‼️
All my Char Champion voters, This is my one and only opportunity to advance to the Quarter-Finals round. I NEED ‼️to be #1 after tonight's cutoff at 7PM PDT SHARP. You have two options of voting, you can cast a single free vote or you can pay for Spicy Votes.
We have until 6:00 PDT to get in your 2 for 1 Spicy Votes. 🔥

We have come too far to be eliminated now.
Share this post. Enjoy the video! Get in those Spicy 🌶 Votes!
Click the link in my bio. ❤️

02/06/2022

Good Afternoon Angels,
As you now know the crucial moments are at our doorsteps. Today is the top five advancement.
So far you’ve maintained my position in this round to #2. Let’s take that number one spot, we did it before.
The voting for this round ends tonight at 7:00 pm PST so that 10:00 EST. There’s lots of opportunities for everyone to vote.
Winning Strategy:
1. Set your alarms so as a reminder to vote everyday.
2. Share my profile to your profiles on all your social media.
3. Check my page for updates and exciting new post.
Let’s RALLY!!
Vote for Chef Celeste.
Thank you 1000x’s🤗😊🤗🤗 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇💫.
The link is in my bio.

02/06/2022

Good Afternoon Angels,

As you now know the crucial moments are at our doorsteps. Today is the top five advancement.
So far you’ve maintained my position in this round to #2. Let’s take that number one spot, we did it before.
The voting for this round ends tonight at 7:00 pm PST so that 10:00 EST. There’s lots of opportunities for everyone to vote.

Winning Strategy:

1. Set your alarms so as a reminder to vote everyday.
2. Share my profile to your profiles on all your social media.
3. Check my page for updates and exciting new post.

Let’s RALLY!!

Vote for Chef Celeste.

Thank you 1000x’s🤗😊🤗🤗 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿.
Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇💫.

https://charchampion.com/2022/celeste-harrell-2

One grillmaster will win a customized Cimarron smoker trailer from Yoder Smokers, a VIP Experience for two at the World Series of Barbecue, $5,000 cash, and a cover feature on Barbecue News Magazine!

02/06/2022

Good Evening Angels,
First and foremost my sincere thanks for your votes and your support.
Update: Tomorrows voting finalizes the top five in my group. Your votes have maintained my number two position.
Looking ahead, in order for me to stay in the competition I need to be #1 so I need you all to please
1. Set your alarms so as a reminder to vote everyday.
2. Share my profile to your profiles on all your social media.
3. Check my page for updates and exciting new post.

“Vote for Chef Celeste.”

Chef Celeste “in and out,” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇💫

https://charchampion.com/2022/celeste-harrell-2

One grillmaster will win a customized Cimarron smoker trailer from Yoder Smokers, a VIP Experience for two at the World Series of Barbecue, $5,000 cash, and a cover feature on Barbecue News Magazine!

25/05/2022

Happy Wednesday Angels,

Thank you all for your support, votes, sharing, responses and simply being here for me and for Heavenly Plates.

So far since this first cut I have held it down in second place, it keeps me in the running. Tomorrow will be another opportunity for me to advance to the next round. Top 10🗳🗣So remember to vote, tell your friends, family and co-workers to vote for me.

Anyway, Angels, I got work to complete, so I am going to let you all go. Thank you again, and show my pic some love. Give me hearts if you would buy this, and tell me how much you'd pay. Yall kinda quiet so I gotta make yall talk.

Chef Celeste "in and out," 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾😇💫

https://charchampion.com/2022/celeste-harrell-2

So can we talk about how dang gone good them Shrimp and Grits are looking??? MMMMMMM mmmm. These some big shrimp and not them ill doo-dadds you see in salad. These some BIG shrimp, "SKRIMPZ!”
What you are looking at and drooling over is Grilled Cajun Shrimp and Grits with Tomato Relish. This was an easy dish to create and it was sigh.. so good! I skewered the shrimp, seasoned with my own cajun seasoning and since this is a bbq competition, I put them on the grill. I made the grits extra creamy by cooking them in heavy whipping cream, I sautéed some grape tomatoes, with onion, garlic, and some herbs. Easy, and voila.

03/05/2022

My mother is taking part in a very important life changing competition and need your help!!! Each day she need votes. To vote click the link below and it will direct you to her page. She deserves to win this!

https://charchampion.com/2022/celeste-harrell-2

03/05/2022

Hi Angels , Chef Celeste here with a special announcement. I’m participating in the Char Champion Barbecue Competition, ANGELS!! All you have to do is VOTE for me. EVERYDAY of course. This competition is quite special. 💫 are 🤩 participating as well as our amazing host (drumroll) that’s right Angels, Chef Terry Matthews , will be guiding us throughout the competition. I’ve dumped some photos check them out. But most importantly follow the link in my bio to vote for me. With much thanks and appreciation Chef Celeste “in and out” 👩🏾‍🍳 👼🏾 💫

03/05/2022

Good Morning Angels,
Angels 👼🏾 the voting has officially opened!! I need you all to follow the link and VOTE!! I’m excited about showing you all the other dishes I have lined up for this competition.
VOTE Share this link on all your social media and vote everyday. I’m your favorite “backyard griller with competition level skill.”
Thank you Angels
Chef Celeste “in and out” 👩🏾‍🍳 👼🏾 💫

One grillmaster will win a customized Cimarron smoker trailer from Yoder Smokers, a VIP Experience for two at the World Series of Barbecue, $5,000 cash, and a cover feature on Barbecue News Magazine!

03/05/2022

One grillmaster will win a customized Cimarron smoker trailer from Yoder Smokers, a VIP Experience for two at the World Series of Barbecue, $5,000 cash, and a cover feature on Barbecue News Magazine!

26/02/2022

Hey Angels, Chef Celeste here on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Very short and sweet. Feed your eyes on this absolutely amazing Crispy Cod Fish Sandwich, with a side of my French Fries no ketchup needed. This sandwich is dressed sexy with my own homemade tartar sauce, shredded lettuce, pickles and a melted slice of good ole American cheese on a perfectly toasted brioche bun. Mmmmm . 🐟🍟💦 I was inspired theultimateseafoodlover to pull out my and make my beer batter base for this sandwich. The Pabst always makes the lightest crispiest batter, so I really live by it whenever I’m making a beer battered fish. Secret I used tiny a splash of fish sauce to ramp up the umami in this batter and seasoned the fish w just a very light sprinkle of “sazonodor para pescado,” man was that the fish seasoning this fish needed. DM me if you want the full recipe. Thank you Angels 👼🏾 for your support. Chef Celeste “in and out” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾💫

14/02/2022

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁
Grandma Leona

Today is my Grandma Leona’s birthday. Grandma was born in Alabama February 13, 1922. Sometime in the 50’s she relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio with her, then, husband Willie Williams. They, as a couple, purchased a fish batter recipe and embarked on living their best lives by being business owners. I don’t have the exact date but they opened a restaurant named after her on the corner of Armory and John Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Leona’s Fish Grill, “The Best Fish in Town,” and if you ask people who remember, they will agree. The restaurant was moved to 1418 Linn Street where it remained until it closed in 1980. Leona’s Fish Grill is a legend in Cincinnati. As her granddaughter I am dedicated to keeping her legacy alive. There is a future for Leona’s crispy, battered fish and bagged French Fries. Happy Birthday “Grandmama.” Love “Shelly.”
Y’all help me honor my grandma by wishing her a Happy Heavenly Birthday.

23/01/2022

Hey Angels Chef Celeste here. Today I’m telling a story about my start. I’m posting this pic of my fries as a homage to my Grandma Leona Williams. My Grandparents owned Leona’s Fish Grill in Cincinnati Ohio. That’s where I’m from. I was raised working in my Granny’s restaurant. I started working there after my Grandfather Willie Williams passed away. I was a prep cook. Today being a prep cook is one of my strongest skills. I had to peel and chop 50lb bags of potatoes and clean 50 pounds of fish. I was also allowed to wait on customers. I loved it. I am going to open a restaurant!! You all will get to enjoy all the magic that comes from my ancestry. My Grandma Leona’s everything was the BEST! If you are from Cincinnati and you got the chance to experience Leona’s please comment. I live for the day to bring it all back. I went to Hughes High School and there were some who called me “Greasy Fingers.” I would feel ashamed and embarrassed. I was young. But look at me now. The fries you see in the photos are hand peeled and hand cut and they are seasoned with my version of the Australian Chicken Salt Served in a brown paper bag, just like at Leona’s. Greasy Fingers” up in this bad boy!! Angels thank you!!❤️🤗🥰 your support is greatly appreciated. Chef Celeste “in and out.” 👩🏾‍🍳👼🏾💫