Recipes
from the show
Chicken & Rice Freezer Bowls
Vivian builds freezer-friendly chicken, vegetable, and rice bowls that reheat into complete, comforting meals. Saucy ground chicken tops layers of vegetables and rice, making lunch or dinner something to look forward to—not a TV dinner fallback.
Frozen Burritos
Vivian turns leftover Mexican takeout into freezer-ready burritos that reheat beautifully and keep food waste at bay. Make tomorrow’s lunch better than yesterday’s leftovers.
Hoppin’ John Salad with Hot Bacon Vinaigrette
Vivian turns classic Hoppin’ John into a bright, bacon-kissed salad of white rice, canned peas, herbs, and a hot bacon vinaigrette.
Pinto Beans & Dirty Rice Gratin
Inspired by Bojangles’ classic sides, this gratin layers browned country sausage, pintos, and rice into a crunchy, savory bake that’s comforting and deeply flavorful.
Bratwurst, Brussels Sprouts and Grapes
Turn those forgotten grapes in the bottom of the bag into a sheet pan dinner with sausage and Brussels sprouts. Roasted until caramelized and glazed with honey mustard, it’s proof that a no-fuss meal that reduces food waste can be equally elegant and satisfying.
Sweet Potato Dumplings from Jenny Brulé
Jenny Brulé, the pioneer behind the soon-to-be-available instant sweet potato, shares her recipe for Sweet Potato Dumplings.
Whatever Roots You Want Gratin
Move over, potato gratin. This creamy, colorful bake layers sweet potatoes, beets, rutabagas, and turnips in thyme- and garlic-infused cream for a rich, cozy take on root vegetables.
Fried Fish with Kitchen Sink Mayo
Vivian makes fried flounder the best way which also happen to be the simple way—shallow-fried in peanut oil until crisp and golden, then dragged through her everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink mayonnaise. It’s crunchy, creamy, and a perfect reminder that neutral oils have big flavor potential.
Bow Tie Pasta Bake
This Bow Tie Pasta Bake is an easy, comforting casserole inspired by Miss Lily Hardy’s “Kill Hungry.” Made with ground beef, sauerkraut, and plenty of melted cheese, it’s a creamy, tangy twist on traditional hamburger casserole—family-friendly, weeknight-ready, and full of flavor.
Anchovy Gateway Pasta
Anchovies and breadcrumbs transform simple spaghetti into something deeply flavorful and satisfying. A fast, pantry-friendly dish that turns anchovy skeptics into believers.