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Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Cooking Queen

Deborah Fewell moved to Hollywood for acting, and soon found herself in the kitchens of the biggest stars in sports and entertainment. She’s served as a personal to Will and Jada Pinkett Smith among others.

Read our exclusive interview with celebrity chef Deborah Fewell »

Try Chef Fewell’s Savor Beef Stew recipe »

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell
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Keep It Simple

For the cook on the go, Fewell advises dishes that require less ingredients and work.

“One big tip is a one-pot wonder with your protein, vegetables and starch in one dish,” she says.

Read our exclusive interview with celebrity chef Deborah Fewell »

Try Chef Fewell’s Savor Beef Stew recipe »

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell
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Roll Up Your Sleeves

Read our exclusive interview with Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell »

Fewell encourages anyone who loves to eat to develop their cooking skills.

“Don’t be intimidated by the kitchen. Try out as many recipes as you can, to see where your abilities lie and have everything in order and all your ingredients out before you start.”

Try Chef Fewell’s Savor Beef Stew recipe »

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell
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Cooking With Soul

Fewell merges her formal training from Le Cordon Bleu in California with her natural instincts.

“Bring your culture into the kitchen. My dad is from Trinidad, so as a kid I incorporate that robust taste into my meals,” she says.

Read our exclusive interview with celebrity chef Deborah Fewell »

Try Chef Fewell’s Savor Beef Stew recipe »

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell
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It’s Showtime

Catch Deborah Fewell on “Home Made Simple” Saturdays at 12 P.M. EST on TLC.

Read our exclusive interview with celebrity chef Deborah Fewell »

Try Chef Fewell’s Savor Beef Stew recipe »

Celebrity Chef Deborah Fewell