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Chef Deborah VanTrece combines French cuisine with deep Southern cooking in her take on Bouillabaisse, a rich seafood stew.

Chef Deborah VanTrece puts a Southern spin on the classic French-inspired Chicken Fricassee, making it reminiscent of the smothered chicken she grew up loving.

Chef Deborah VanTrece takes the classic chicken and waffles to the next level with her German-inspired Duck Schnitzel and Sweet Potato Waffles.

Chef Deborah VanTrece brings a Filipino classic to life with her Adobo Baby Back Ribs and Pancit Noodles. each with a Southern twist and inspired by a fellow chef in Atlanta.

Chef Deborah VanTrece blends Soul food and Thai flavors for a mouthwatering dish of Thai Seasoned Catfish and Corn Hushpuppies.

Chef Deborah VanTrece puts a soulful twist on the classic Polish dish Galumpkis by using smoked ham hocks.

Chef Deborah VanTrece creates a flavorful party menu featuring Zupa Ogrkowa, a Polish dill pickle chowder, and Kansas City-style barbecue salmon with biscuits. She smokes seasoned salmon, then prepares a hearty pickle soup with sautéed vegetables, broth, and smoked salmon to finish it off. To complete the meal, she bakes rich, cheesy biscuits from scratch for the perfect complement.

Chef Deborah VanTrece brings together Southern and Indian flavors with her black-eyed pea biryani. She sautés the peas with vegetables, spices, and coconut milk, then bakes it with rice for a rich and flavorful dish. It's served with a coconut curry gravy and crispy country fried mushrooms, making it one of her most popular and requested recipes.

Chef Deborah VanTrece kicks off this incredible meal with crispy purple yam "Jojos," inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

Chef Deborah VanTrece prepares her Southern-style chicken confit by seasoning the chicken, adding vegetables and herbs, and slow-cooking it in oil.

Chef Deborah VanTrece creates a fusion of Southern and Italian flavors with her Boudin and Crawfish Arancini.

Chef Deborah VanTrece elevates the classic Jamaican beef patty by giving it a Southern twist and turning it into a delicious pot pie.