Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

Vivian Howard unpacks the secrets, shortcuts and science behind everyday cooking.

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Episodes

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    Fruit with More to Give

    Vivian tackles food waste by turning overlooked fruit into meals, drinks and dinners.
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    Pickles

    Vivian makes pickling easy, gut-friendly, affordable—and even fun at a pickle fest.
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    Rooted Vegetables

    Vivian champions root veggies with hummus, a gratin and a trip to the produce aisle.
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    Fat

    Vivian explores fat’s flavor, function, and myths—from bacon grease to olive oil.
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    Pasta

    Vivian explores how pasta helps stretch meat in global dishes and pantry meals.
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    Your Freezer

    Vivian celebrates freezers as workhorses—from leftover burritos to Paris's Picard store.
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    Cast Iron

    Vivian explores cast iron’s legacy, care, and power—from vintage finds to modern use.

About Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

 

Chef Vivian Howard delves into the questions we all face when cooking. From mastering cast iron to making the most of your freezer, Vivian uses simple recipes, grocery runs and field trips to show how tradition, science and creativity come together in the kitchen. It's a lively exploration of how everyday cooking connects to our eating habits, lifestyle and social interactions.

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Funding for "Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard" is provided by: ETV Endowment of South Carolina, First Citizens Bank, Penny Kay Cooper, and Bea and Ray Norwood Foundation.

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Recipes

Bacon Fat Salad Toast

Bacon Fat Salad Toast | Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

This salad toast layers smoky bacon fat, crisp greens, and bright olive oil for the perfect balance of rich and fresh. It’s simple, clever, and proof that a good fat makes everything better. Find this...
Fried Fish with Kitchen Sink Mayo

Fried Fish with Kitchen Sink Mayo | Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

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...
Bow Tie Pasta Bake

Bow Tie Pasta Bake | Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

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...
Red Weapons

Red Weapons | Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard

Red Weapons are Vivian’s go-to, must-have pantry staple. A pickled tomato mixture mixed with jalapeños and oil that easily becomes four handy fridge ingredients: the tomatoes, jalapeños, brine and oil...

Kitchen Curious Screening 

Charleston, SC

Kitchen Curious Screening Charleston, SC

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