Culture Kitchen
Combining her Afro-Latina roots and experiences from her world travels, Chef Bren Herrera is bringing authentic recipes, flare, and flavor to CLEO TV's newest series, #CultureKitchen. Get to know CLEO TV's newest chef and enjoy recipes that represent the culture.
- 2021-2026
- 4 seasons
- Cleo TV
- Talk & Interview
Combining her Afro-Latina roots and experiences from her world travels, Chef Bren Herrera is bringing authentic recipes, flare, and flavor to CLEO TV's newest series, #CultureKitchen. Get to know CLEO TV's newest chef and enjoy recipes that represent the culture.
Season 4 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Classy Comfort
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Bren elevates soulful comfort by blending her Cuban roots with modern flair. She serves up a decadent, fall-off-the-bone oxtail mac and cheese. She pairs this dish with a sophisticated smoked black Manhattan; this classy meal is delicious.
Episode 2
Bold Flavors
Wed, May 6, 2026
Bren uses earthy flavors for a velvety pumpkin coconut curry soup, blending Caribbean warmth with silky textures. For the ultimate savory side, she makes her bacon lover's Brussel sprouts it's a celebration of flavor.
Episode 3
Been Around the World
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Chef Bren recreates her favorite global flavors, with a dish from Figi and France. She makes a pan seared branzino with champagne sauce and truffle foam, paired perfectly with roasted fennel, and a ceviche dish that's sweet and spicy.
Episode 4
Afro-Cuban Way
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Bren celebrates her Afro-Cuban heritage with a modern twist. She makes Chicken Fricassee; a slow cooked meal simmered in a rich delicious sauce. Then it's onto golden fried plantains with zesty garlic citrus sauce.
Episode 5
Gourmet Under Pressure
Wed, May 13, 2026
The "Pressure Cooking Queen" elevates comfort food to gourmet heights. She whips up a rich, truffle thyme risotto in record time, perfectly paired with succulent butter-poached lobster. Then her version of a French Martini.
Episode 6
My Love Letter to Cuba
Wed, May 20, 2026
Bren presents a flavorful love letter to her Cuban heritage. She makes tender braised peppered oxtail stew, served with pearl couscous that is perfectly seasoned with fresh aromatic herbs with Caribbean flavors.