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Slow cookers simmer up warm meals on cold winter days

Slow cookers simmer up warm meals on cold winter days
January is typically a cold month, and people like to stay indoors. Observe National Meat Month and National Soup Month by making a slow cooker soup that will be ready for you when you get home in the evening.



Chef Maxwell's recipe for Fresh Berries with Biscuits and Lemon Curd

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Fresh Berries with Biscuits and Lemon Curd
This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.




Chef Maxwell's recipe for Bread and Butter Pickles

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Bread and Butter Pickles
This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.




Chef Maxwell's recipe for Peach Pie

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Peach Pie
This recipe was prepared by Chef This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.



Chef Maxwell's recipe for Peanut Pie

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Peanut Pie
This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.




Chef Maxwell's recipe for Historic 1923 Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Historic 1923 Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This is based on the original Dole® recipe and was prepared by Chef John Maxwell and a Dole® chef at the 2016 State Fair.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.





Chef Maxwell's recipe for Korean-style Shredded Chicken Soup

Chef Maxwell's recipe for Korean-style Shredded Chicken Soup
This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Peanut brittle is a sweet Southern holiday favorite

Peanut brittle is a sweet Southern holiday favorite
Southerners like their homemade sweets. During the holidays, what better gift to give than a tasty treat made with Virginia peanuts?



Chef Maxwell's recipe for pan fried catfish

Chef Maxwell's recipe for pan fried catfish
This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



Chef Maxwell's recipe for hot collard slaw

Chef Maxwell's recipe for hot collard slaw

 

This recipe was prepared by Chef John Maxwell on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program.

Maxwell, a certified executive chef, culinary educator and member of the American Academy of Chefs, shares delicious seasonal recipes in a Real Virginia segment sponsored by Virginia Grown, a program of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.



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