Damaris Phillips Bio

Kentucky native Damaris Phillips was the winner of Food Network Star Season 9 and, as part of her win, was given her own show on Food Network, Southern at Heart. The show ran for five seasons. Damaris also co-hosted The Bobby and Damaris Show with her Food Network Star mentor Bobby Flay as well as the series Southern and Hungry, which premiered in 2017 on the Cooking Channel. Damaris has continued to be a Food Network favorite, appearing and competing in shows including Guy's Grocery Games, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (where she paired up with fellow Kentucky native Sara Bradley) and Beat Bobby Flay (she won with her tuna casserole recipe).

Damaris is the co-founder of Bluegrass Supper Club, a catering company that showcases Kentucky’s farmers and food traditions. She is the author of two cookbooks: Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy: Down Home Classics for Vegetarians (and the Meat Eaters Who Love Them) and the upcoming New Fashioned: Modern Twists on 100+ Southern Dishes, releasing in May 2027.

The Latest From Damaris

The Season 2 'TOC: All-Star Christmas' Competitor Lineup Is Jam-Packed 17 Photos

There are all-new teams for the second season of this holiday competition show — and they're ready to best the infamous randomizer …

Food Festivals and Events Where You Can Meet Your Favorite Food Network Chefs 21 Photos

Meet your favorite Food Network stars in person for demos, tastings and more at food fests all over the US.

Damaris Phillips Beat Bobby Flay With This Comfort-Food Casserole May 6, 2026

Make mom proud by re-creating the winning recipe at home.

Fill Out Your Official 'TOC: All-Star Christmas' Bracket Oct 29, 2025

Which team do you think will make it all the way?

'Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas' — Who's Competing 17 Photos

Ready to get your holiday celebration on? Learn more about the chefs competing in Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas Seas …

The Weirdest Secret Weapon Ingredients from 'Chef Grudge Match' 15 Photos

From marshmallows to hard-boiled eggs, what might seem like crazy ingredients turn out to be some of the tastiest.

'24 in 24: Last Chef Standing' Returns to Food Network For a Second Season Mar 17, 2025

The new season premieres Sunday, April 27. We have all the details.

These Are the All-Star Chefs Betting It All in ‘Wildcard Kitchen’ Season 2 10 Photos

The stakes are high and the pay-offs are sweet in this star-studded culinary game of poker.

Try This at Home: How to Make English Muffins 17 Photos

Damaris Phillips, star of Southern at Heart, shows us how to make this breakfast classic.

Damaris Phillips Recipes

All Recipes by Damaris Phillips

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Peppered Pork Loin, Apple Mustard Butter and Salad

Bourbon, Peach and Ginger Jam

Onion Jam

Black-Eyed Pea Fritters

Roasted Chicken with Bourbon Pear Butter Glaze

Miso Greens

Goat Cheese Smashed Potatoes

Fig Catsup

Curry Cauliflower and Rice Casserole

Chili

Chai Spiced Grits

Cast Iron Veggies with Mango Pickle

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Bacon, Dates and Kentucky Wine Sauce

Mushroom and Cheddar Pork Sausages