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In most of Ben's experiences the humble Southern chefs share their long protected family recipes, but it's not an adventure if everyone cooperates. Some of these institutions guard their recipes like members of the family. To the untrained eater, the secret ingredients it takes to create such an iconic dish would remain a bewitching mystery without the original formula. However, Ben's journey and mission is to deliver the most amazing 100 Southern recipes. With his charm and ability in the kitchen, Ben acquired each recipe-one way or another. If he was unable to get the recipe directly from the source, Ben replicated it himself, only having tasted the dish. After deciphering the exact mix of ingredients, Ben's recipe was put to the test when the recipe gatekeeper gave him the thumbs up.



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Ben Vaughn

Ben Vaughn is an award-winning chef, best selling author, restaurateur and Food Network, FYI and Travel Channel personality. He is a Culinary Adviser to National Food Day and serves as CEO and Culinary Director for his restaurant group Fork-Knife-Spoon. A food lover, family man and author, Ben's latest book, "Southern Routes," chronicles his journey to find the best dishes and restaurants from North Carolina to Texas. "Southern Routes" is published by Harper Collins. You can find more of Ben's writings as a weekly columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, and The Daily Meal, and original recipes on his website www.BVate.com. Ben is also the host of the digital series "The Breakfast Show" on Small Screen Network.



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