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Bio
Khadjiah Johnson is a comedian, food writer and poet. She hosts a genre-bending indie food column, Scotch Bonnet; and is a contributing writer for Food Network.
Khadjiah is also a contributor to Hugo Award-winning, pop-culture criticism website Black Nerd Problems. She's performed for audiences over 15K on internationally known stages like Madison Square Garden, Allstate Arena, Apollo Theater, Lincoln Center and many more. You can catch Khadjiah cooking and telling stories, or on a bad day, shaking her fist at under-seasoned chicken.
Highlights
- Over five years of experience in Emmy-award winning late night and food television.
- Runs her own genre-bending indie food column, Scotch Bonnet.
- Anthologized in The Best American Food Writing 2023 with notable mentions in the 2024 and 2025 anthologies.
- Was named a 30 under 30 alumni at her Alma Mater Brooklyn College.
Experience
Khadjiah's work has appeared in Vulture, Epicurious, Crunchyroll, The Best American Food Writing 2023, The Offing, Emmy-award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and more. Her writing has been nominated for The Best of Net series for her comedic poems, and her one-woman tragicomedy play about a heartbroken homecook had a run on Off-Broadway.
Khadjiah's Articles and Photo Galleries
The Flay Slayer: The Chicken Wing Recipe That Beat Bobby Flay Jul 8, 2026
Pitmaster Rashad Jones handed Bobby an “L” on “BBQ Brawl” and then came to Bobby's house to do it again.
Eric Adjepong Honored His Father With a Drive-Thru-Inspired Onion Ring Recipe Jun 11, 2026
Eric dedicated his debut cookbook, "Ghana to the World," to his late father.
Interview: Chef Eric Adjepong Brings the Spice in His Cookbook 'Ghana to the World' May 29, 2026
Eric Adjepong brings us into his world of flavor and tradition — and showcases how your lineage is an added spice on the plate.
A Chef Reveals Bobby Was Her First Crush on 'Beat Bobby Flay' May 14, 2026
All beef is welcome in the "Beat Bobby Flay" arena. Especially those concerning matters of the heart.
Mom’s Hot Pepper Sauce From Eric Adjepong's Cookbook Is a Lesson on Love and Time May 1, 2026
The building blocks of "Ghana to the World" come from the traditions chef Eric Adjepong learned from his mother.
'Abbott Elementary' Star Quinta Brunson Watches Chefs Scramble to 'Beat Bobby Flay' Apr 24, 2026
Get schooled on "Beat Bobby Flay," where talking smack is part of a well-balanced breakfast.
Musician Jon Batiste Jazzes Up Ina’s Barn With Louisiana-Style Red Beans and Rice Apr 20, 2026
Jon Batiste is a musical powerhouse from Louisiana who loves a good scat. Jon and Ina Garten discussed how it feels to improvise a …
- Eric Adjepong Honored His Father With a Drive-Thru-Inspired Onion Ring Recipe
- Mom’s Hot Pepper Sauce From Eric Adjepong's Cookbook Is a Lesson on Love and Time
- Interview: Chef Eric Adjepong Brings the Spice in His Cookbook 'Ghana to the World'
- The Flay Slayer: The Chicken Wing Recipe That Beat Bobby Flay
