Great Chefs of the South

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  • 1969
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Great Chefs of the South is a cooking show that offers an engaging and insightful look into the culinary traditions and techniques of America's southern region. Hosted by Stephen Austin, the show presents viewers with a diverse range of dishes from some of the most renowned chefs in the South. These chefs are not only talented in their craft, but they also embody the soul and spirit of the region, which they infuse into their dishes.

The show is filmed on location, which allows viewers to experience the ambiance and atmosphere of the region, adding an extra layer of depth to each episode. The kitchens that are showcased are all unique and bring something special to the table, whether it's the flavors, spices, or ingredients that they use, or the stories behind their culinary inspiration.

Each episode focuses on a central theme, such as seafood or barbecue, and highlights three different chefs who share their takes on that theme. The chefs are not only passionate about their craft but are also approachable and personable, making the show feel more like a glimpse into their kitchens rather than a staged production.

One of the standout aspects of Great Chefs of the South is its emphasis on regional cuisine. The show highlights dishes that are unique to the South, such as shrimp and grits, gumbo, and jambalaya. But beyond the dishes themselves, the show also explores the history and cultural significance behind each recipe, demonstrating the rich tapestry of traditions that form the foundation of southern cooking.

Throughout each episode, viewers are given an inside look into the process of creating these dishes, from ingredient selection and preparation to cooking techniques and presentation. By the end of each episode, viewers will not only have a better understanding of the dishes, but they will also have gained valuable insights into the art of culinary creativity.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just a passionate foodie, Great Chefs of the South is a must-see show. With Stephen Austin as your guide, you'll embark on a journey of culinary discovery that will leave you hungry for more. So, if you're looking to broaden your palate and learn more about the rich culinary traditions of the American South, then Great Chefs of the South is the perfect show for you.

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Chefs: Hallman Woods III, Cory Mattson and Pascal Oudin
26. Chefs: Hallman Woods III, Cory Mattson and Pascal Oudin
 
Recipes included with this episode: Crawfish Spring Rolls with Root Vegetables and Crawfish Beurre Blanc, Rice Paper-wrapped Tuna Loin with Ginger Sauce and Tropical Tiramis¹. Restaurants include: Le Rosier, The Fearrington House and The Grand Bay Hotel.
Chefs: John Fleer, Daniel Mellman and Frederic Monti
25. Chefs: John Fleer, Daniel Mellman and Frederic Monti
 
Recipes included with this episode: Blackberry-glazed Quail, Greenhouse Grill Rack of Lamb and Praline Mousse with Chocolate Meringue. Restaurants include: The Inn at Blackberry Farm, Greenhouse Grill, and Brasserie Le Coze.
Chefs: Reimund Pitz, Susan Spicer and Wally Joe
24. Chefs: Reimund Pitz, Susan Spicer and Wally Joe
 
Recipes included with this episode: Fruited Cobb Salad, Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese, with Sauce Bordelaise and Cr¨me Br»l©e Napoleon with Bourbon Cr¨me Anglais. Restaurants include: Disney-MGM Studio, Bayona and KC's Restaurant.
Chefs: Joe Castro, Jamie Shannon and Stephen Austin
23. Chefs: Joe Castro, Jamie Shannon and Stephen Austin
 
Recipes included with this episode: Roulade of Salmon with Egg and Capers, Pressed Duck and Strawberry Napoleon with Mousseline Cream and Strawberry Coulis. Restaurants include: The English Grill, Commander's Palace and The Hedgerose Heights Inn.
Chefs: W. Louis Osteen, Nick Apostle and Allen Rubin White
22. Chefs: W. Louis Osteen, Nick Apostle and Allen Rubin White
 
Recipes included with this episode: Lamb Ribs with Shallot-Pepper Butter Sauce, Pan©ed Catfish with Crayfish Stuffing in an Herb Butter Sauce and White Chocolate-Black Jack Ice Cream Sandwich. Restaurants include: Louis's Charleston Grill, Nick's and The Hermitage Hotel.
Chefs: Bob Waggoner, Johnny Earles and Christopher Malta
21. Chefs: Bob Waggoner, Johnny Earles and Christopher Malta
 
Recipes included with this episode: Crepinette of Turbot and Foie Gras on Salsify Mousseline with White Asparagus and Morel Jus, Grouper Pibil and Lime-Ganache Mousse and Chocolate Tuile. Restaurants include: Wild Boar Restaurant, Criolla's Restaurant and 1848 House.
Chefs: Susan Spicer, Clifford Harrison and Ren©e Anzalone
20. Chefs: Susan Spicer, Clifford Harrison and Ren©e Anzalone
 
Recipes included with this episode: Bayona Crispy Smoked Quail Salad, Horseradish-crusted Sea Bass with Shiitake Mushrooms and Miso Sauce and Bananas Foster Chimichanga. Restaurants include: Bayona, Bacchanalia and Bound'ry Restaurant.
Chefs: Dean Mitchell, Guillermo Thomas and Kenneth Hunsberger
19. Chefs: Dean Mitchell, Guillermo Thomas and Kenneth Hunsberger
 
Recipes included with this episode: Morel-crusted Trout Salad with Apple and Walnut Vinaigrette, Pan-seared Scallops with Zucchini and Summer Squash, Cheddar Grits Souffl©, and Salmon Roe Butter Sauce and Stacked Key Lime Pie. Restaurants include: Morels Restaurant, The Hermitage Hotel and Oystercatchers.
Chefs: Richard Grenamyer, Donald Barickman and Kathy Cary
18. Chefs: Richard Grenamyer, Donald Barickman and Kathy Cary
 
Recipes included with this episode: Roasted Portobello Caps, Spicy Shrimp, Sausage, and Tasso Gravy over White Grits and Mocha Toffee Meringue. Restaurants include: The Governor's Club, Magnolia's, and Lilly's.
Chefs: Scott Alderson, Robert Holley and Heather Mendenhall
17. Chefs: Scott Alderson, Robert Holley and Heather Mendenhall
 
Recipes included with this episode: Scallop Escabeche, Coq au Vin and Fearrington House Chocolate Refreshmint Cake. Restaurants include: Criolla's Restauran, Brasserie Le Coze and The Fearrington House.
Chefs: Wally Joe, Jose Gutierrez and Peter deJong
16. Chefs: Wally Joe, Jose Gutierrez and Peter deJong
 
Recipes included with this episode: Grilled Quail Marinated in Hoisin, Sichuan Chilies, and Sesame, with Sweet Potato Polenta, Shrimp with Sugar Cane and Papaya Ketchup and Chocolate Cr¨me Br»l©e with Sweet Basil-Vanilla Sauce. Restaurants include: KC's Restaurant, Chez Philippe and The Beaufort Inn.
Chefs: Scott Howell, Elizabeth Terry and Norman Van Aken
15. Chefs: Scott Howell, Elizabeth Terry and Norman Van Aken
 
Recipes included with this episode: Risotto with Bacon, Silver Queen Corn, and Catfish, Shad Stuffed with Shad Roe and Havana Bananas with Rum, Chilies, and Chocolate Sauce. Restaurants include: Nana's, Elizabeth on 37th and Norman's.
Chefs: Guenter Seeger, Steven Schaefer and Jose Gutierrez
14. Chefs: Guenter Seeger, Steven Schaefer and Jose Gutierrez
 
Recipes included with this episode: Asparagus Charlotte, Roasted Game Hen with Goat Cheese and Spinach, and Lemon Cheesecake. Restaurants include: The Dining Room, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and Chez Philippe.
Chefs: Michael McSweeny, John Currence and Anoosh Shariat
13. Chefs: Michael McSweeny, John Currence and Anoosh Shariat
 
Recipes included with this episode: Stone Crab Cakes with Curried Potatoes and Thai Butter, Pecan Flour-dusted Soft-shell Crab with Roasted Garlic-Tomato Butter and Cardamom Cake with Saffron Ice Cream. Restaurants include: The Peabody - Orlando, City Grocery and Shariats.
Chefs: Dean Mitchell, Gregory Gammage and Will Greenwood
12. Chefs: Dean Mitchell, Gregory Gammage and Will Greenwood
 
Recipes included with this episode: Duck and Sweet Potato Hash with Quail Eggs, Roasted Chicken with Collards, Red Onion and Sweet Potato Chips and Chocolate Bananas Foster Cake with Orange Foster Caramel Sauce. Restaurants include: Morels Restaurant, Bones, and Sunset Grill.
Chefs: Jamie Adams, Jonathan Eismann and J. Bistro
11. Chefs: Jamie Adams, Jonathan Eismann and J. Bistro
 
Recipes included with this episode: Gnocchi Stuffed with Fonduta in Parmesan Cheese-Cream Sauce, Barbecued Breast of Duck with Crushed Pepper, Plums, and Plum Wine and Chocolate Souffl©. Restaurants include: Veni Vidi Vici, Pacific Time and J. Bistro.
Chefs: Eric Frechon, Jean-Paul Lacombe and Jean-Paul Hevin Chocolatier
10. Chefs: Eric Frechon, Jean-Paul Lacombe and Jean-Paul Hevin Chocolatier
 
Recipes included with this episode: Barbecued Spiced Oysters on Creamy Succotash, Bacon-wrapped Trout Stuffed with Crawfish and Coffee Cup with Sabayon. Restaurants include: Buckhead Diner, The Inn at Blackberry Farm and Zo«'s Bakery.
Chefs: Matthew Medure, Frank Stitt and Stephen Demeter
9. Chefs: Matthew Medure, Frank Stitt and Stephen Demeter
 
Recipes included with this episode: Poached Vidalia Onions with Foie Gras and Marmalade, Pork Tenderloin au Poivre and Caramelized Bourbon Apples. Restaurants include: The Dining Room, Highlands Bar & Grill and The Camberley Brown.
Chefs: Ben Barker, Jean Banchet and W. Louis Osteen
8. Chefs: Ben Barker, Jean Banchet and W. Louis Osteen
 
Recipes included with this episode: Wild and Exotic Mushroom Salad with Marinated Tomatoes and Warm Sherry-Bacon Vinaigrette, Nage of Dover Sole Riviera and Berry Cobbler. Restaurants include: Magnolia Grill, Riviera Restaurant and Louis's Charleston Grill.
Chefs: Guillermo Veloso, Wally Joe and Gene Bjorklund
7. Chefs: Guillermo Veloso, Wally Joe and Gene Bjorklund
 
Recipes included with this episode: Shrimp and Plantain Torte, Grilled Yellowfin Tuna with Ratatouille Risotto, Grilled Shallots, and Red Wine-Morel Sauce and Warm Center Chocolate Pyramid Cake. Restaurants include: Yuca Restaurant, KC's Restaurant and Aubergine.
Chefs: Casey Taylor, Roger Kaplan and Hallman Woods III
6. Chefs: Casey Taylor, Roger Kaplan and Hallman Woods III
 
Recipes included with this episode: Stuffed Collard Greens with Roasted Chicken, Carolina Goat Cheese, and Blackeyed Pea Salad, Barbecued Duck with Wilted Greens and Lemon Souffl©. Restaurants include: The Rhett House Inn, City Grill and Le Rosier.
Chefs: Cory Mattson, Anoosh Shariat and Frank Caputo
5. Chefs: Cory Mattson, Anoosh Shariat and Frank Caputo
 
Recipes included with this episode: Potato Crisp Pizza, Herb-crusted Red Snapper with Pine Nut-Herb Sauce and Galliano Crªpes with Seasonal Berries. Restaurants include: The Fearrington House, Shariats, and The Kiawah Island Club.
Chefs: Stephen Austin, Marty Blitz and Robert Waggoner
4. Chefs: Stephen Austin, Marty Blitz and Robert Waggoner
 
Recipes included with this episode: Salad Ni§oise, Smoked Scotch Bonnet Jerk Spice Mahimahi Stuffed with Christophene, Carrot, and Pepper with Mofongo Broth and Stuffed Strawberries with a Tomato-Cinnamon Confiture, Balsamic Vinegar, and Tomato Liqueur. Restaurants include: The Hedgerose Heights Inn, Mise en Place and Wild Boar Restaurant.
Chefs: Nick Apostle, Thomas Catherall and Norma Naparlo
3. Chefs: Nick Apostle, Thomas Catherall and Norma Naparlo
 
Recipes included with this episode: Spicy Scallops with Chili Sauce, Whole Sizzling Catfish with Sizzling Black Bean Sauce and Baked Creams with Orange Custard Sauce. Restaurants include: Nick's, Tom Tom and Magnolia's.
Chefs: Paul Albrecht, Kathy Cary and Larry Gober
2. Chefs: Paul Albrecht, Kathy Cary and Larry Gober
 
Recipes included with this episode: Maine Lobster with Celery Root and Apple Salad, Sea Scallops with Mango and Jalapenos and Aunt Irma's Banana-Pecan Beignets. Restaurants include: Pano's and Paul's, Lilly's and Criolla's Restaurant.
Chefs: Norman Van Aken, Frank Stitt and Elizabeth Terry
1. Chefs: Norman Van Aken, Frank Stitt and Elizabeth Terry
 
Recipes included with this episode: Yuca-stuffed Shrimp with a Sour Orange Mojo and Scotch Bonnet Tartar Sauce, Grilled and Braised Rabbit with Molasses, Bourbon, Slab Bacon, and Chocolate Pecan Torte. Restaurants include: Norman's, Highlands Bar & Grill and Elizabeth on 37th.
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