Southern at Heart
True Southern cooking is an act of love. Chef Damaris Phillips continues to takes on the traditions of the South with easy, approachable recipes designed to help build confidence for new cooks. Southern at Heart captures her infectious spirit and celebrates the flavors of Kentucky , where local ingredients are turned into sure-fire crowd pleasers that will inspire anyone to elevate their cooking. Taking on food that's essential to Southern cuisine, Damaris' contemporary approach finds complex flavor combinations that come together in simple ways that always work. Southern at Heart takes a lighter approach to Southern food with delicious results.
- 2013-2016
- 5 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
- TV-G
True Southern cooking is an act of love. Chef Damaris Phillips continues to takes on the traditions of the South with easy, approachable recipes designed to help build confidence for new cooks. Southern at Heart captures her infectious spirit and celebrates the flavors of Kentucky , where local ingredients are turned into sure-fire crowd pleasers that will inspire anyone to elevate their cooking. Taking on food that's essential to Southern cuisine, Damaris' contemporary approach finds complex flavor combinations that come together in simple ways that always work. Southern at Heart takes a lighter approach to Southern food with delicious results.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Close to Home
Sun, Oct 4, 2015
In the Season 5 premiere, Damaris plans a glamping staycation, as a surprise for her hardworking husband. She serves Southern Sloppy Joes and crunchy butternut squash slaw, plus s'more bites for dessert.
Episode 2
Picking and Picnicking
Sun, Oct 11, 2015 21 mins
Damaris and some friends go on a farm adventure, during which they make pickled peaches. But first, she prepares a picnic lunch, featuring zucchini-noodle salad and blackened chicken sandwiches with almond butter and red pepper jam.
Episode 3
Grandma's Cookbook
Sun, Oct 18, 2015 21 mins
Damaris is inspired to update a few of her grandmother's most memorable recipes, including porcupine meatballs in sauerkraut, buttery baked potato rolls and oatmeal-molasses cookies.
Episode 4
Carved and Sweetly Starved
Sun, Oct 25, 2015
Damaris helps her sister prepare for Halloween by carving pumpkins, decorating the house and making sweet treats. On the menu: red velvet lava cake; cornmeal-and-white-chocolate biscotti; roasted chicken white chili.
Episode 5
Fairest of the Fair
Sun, Nov 1, 2015
Damaris and a friend visits the Kentucky State Fair, on a mission to eat crazy and decadent foods. Later, the ladies create bite-size appetizers, inspired by their trip. Included: corn-dog muffins; pimento cheese jalapeño poppers; Meyer lemon shake-up tarts.
Episode 6
Arrow to My Heart
Sun, Nov 8, 2015
Damaris joins her friend, who's passionate about historical reenactments, in an Old World archery contest. Inspired by the experience, she later prepares a salad of marinated beet and Stiton; sausage and savory herb quiche; butter pecan crumpets.
Episode 7
Turkey Two Ways and Sweet Potato Heaven
Sun, Nov 15, 2015 21 mins
Turkey is prepared two ways, when Damaris and her family get together for Thanksgiving. Included: chicken-fried turkey breast with cranberry-mustard dipping sauce; and smoked whole turkey. Also: a decadent side dish, twice-baked sweet potatoes with sea salt marshmallow caramels.
Episode 8
Dinner Under the Stars
Sun, Nov 29, 2015
A dinner under the stars is planned to celebrate a friend's engagement. Make-ahead recipes include: creamy fall lasagna; shaved cauliflower salad with toasted pecans and cranberries; pear Bellinis.
Episode 9
Newlyweds Under the Mistletoe
Sun, Dec 6, 2015
Damaris and her husband, Darrick Wood, share an intimate holiday meal. On the menu: porter-and-vegetable shepherd's pie; popper jack mashed potatoes; mulled wine-poached pears with toasted almonds.
Episode 10
Catch Me If You Can
Sun, Jan 3, 2016 21 mins
Damaris and a friend work up an appetite, while taking a circus aerial class. On the menu: sesame-tuna salad; miso-seared sweet potatoes; and sautéed apples with ginger-snap crumble.
Episode 11
Game Night
Sun, Jan 17, 2016
Damaris hosts a game night. On the menu: Kentucky red beans and rice, topped with crispy country ham; mango-chutney green beans; and coconut crème brulee.
Episode 12
Halftime Ham Sandwich
Sun, Jan 31, 2016
Damaris hosts a football-viewing party. On the menu: fresh-baked ham that's sliced thin, served on a sweet roll and topped with fried pickles and Cajun aioli. Also: homemade potato tots.
Episode 13
Home Alone
Sun, Feb 28, 2016 21 mins
Damaris spends a night home alone, indulging in her favorite foods. Her "me time" includes making roasted-vegetable-and-truffle mac and cheese; buffalo-chicken meatloaf; and a plum-and-sage mojito.