Delicious Miss Brown

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.