After years of helping other chefs into the spotlight on PBS, The Discovery Channel, Lifetime TV, and other places, it appears Georgia born Virginia Willis is about to take the stage and become the next celebrity chef, according to this interesting article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Author of the popular cookbook, Bon Appetit, Y’All: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking, Willis is a classically trained chef with degrees from L’Academie de Cuisine and Ecole de Cuisine LaVarenne who has worked for Southern food expert Nathalie Dupree of Charleston, SC, later becoming the kitchen director for Martha Stewart’s original television series in New York.

According to Virginia’s official biography:

“As part of her work for Martha Stewart, Virginia was also responsible for preparing private events for Martha and her guests — including among others, President Clinton, Aretha Franklin, and Julia Child. As Executive Producer for Epicurious on The Discovery Channel, she traveled the world taping fantastic stories about food - from harvesting capers in the shadow of a smoldering volcano to making mustard in Dijon.”

Here’s 5 Easy Seafood Recipes by Virginia Willis:

You can enjoy more recipes from Virginia Willis on the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s recipe pages here.

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Here’s a refreshing recipe which you can make outdoors on a grill for Grilled Halibut Fajitas from Crabby Cook.

Ingredients:

(4) 1/3 lbs halibut fillets (swordfish, snapper and mahi-mahi also work well)
1 TBSP cooking oil
1 lime, quartered
1 lime, halved
1 large yellow onion, sliced in rings
1 red pepper, cut into strips
1 TBSP cooking oil
Salt & Pepper

Fajita Rub

1 TBSP Onion Powder
1 TBSP Garlic Powder
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt

How to Make Grilled Halibut Fajitas
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Looking for a savory and comforting recipe you can whip up in 60 minutes or less? Try making this recipe for Creamy Seafood Pot Pie from the folks at MyRecipes.Com.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 sweet potato, cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 small leeks, white parts with 1 inch of green, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 pounds cod or halibut fillet, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups halved green beans or haricots verts, blanched
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
How to Make Creamy Seafood Pot Pie
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