Southern at Heart

Damaris Phillips surprises her overworked husband with a romantic staycation. She makes Southern Sloppy Joes and Butternut Squash Slaw. They enjoy yummy S'more Bites as they take in the beautiful starry night.

Damaris Phillips packs a picnic lunch of Zucchini Noodle Salad and Blackened Chicken Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Red Pepper Jam. After lunch, she harvests ripe fruit at a local farm to make Pickled Peaches.

Damaris Phillips updates recipes from her grandmother's recipe book for her own cookbook. She re-imagines treasured dishes like Porcupine Meatballs in Sauerkraut, Buttery Baked Potato Rolls and Oatmeal Molasses Cookies.

Damaris Phillips helps her sister with Halloween preparations. She creates a stunning Red Velvet Lava Cake, as well as Cornmeal and White Chocolate Biscotti to dip into a hearty Roasted Chicken White Chili.

Damaris Phillips recreates treats from the Kentucky State Fair as bite-sized appetizers. She makes Corn Dog Muffins, Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Poppers and Meyer Lemon Shake-Up Tarts.

Damaris Phillips joins a friend for an old world archery contest. She dons the appropriate attire and cooks up a meal inspired by the times, including Sausage and Savory Herb Quiche and Butter Pecan Crumpets.

Damaris and her brother are ready to show off their own signature Thanksgiving recipes, including Chicken-Fried Turkey Breast, Smoked Whole Turkey and Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes.

Damaris Phillips hosts a party for a friend's engagement. She shares her best party-planning tips and serves make-ahead Creamy Fall Lasagna, Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Toasted Pecans and Cranberries and Pear Bellinis.

Damaris Phillips and her husband create their own holiday traditions and share an intimate holiday meal of Porter and Vegetable Shepherd's Pie, Pepper Jack Mashed Potatoes and Mulled Wine Poached Pears with Toasted Almonds.

Damaris Phillips and a friend have worked up a huge appetite in an aerial class, so Damaris whips up Sesame Tuna Salad, Miso-Seared Sweet Potatoes and Sauteed Apples with Ginger Snap Crumble.

Damaris Phillips and her husband host a regular game night with friends. Damaris' menu features Kentucky Red Beans and Rice Topped with Crispy Country Ham, Mango Chutney Green Beans and Coconut Creme Brulee.

Damaris Phillips is hosting the big game at her house. She serves Fresh Baked Ham served on a sweet roll and topped with Fried Pickles with Cajun Aioli. On the side, it's Homemade Potato Tots, the perfect finger food.

On nights when Damaris Phillips finds herself home alone with no plans, she loves to indulge with her favorite foods. She makes Roasted Vegetable and Truffle Mac and Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf and a Plum and Sage Mojito.