Since 2015, Cassidee Dabney has served as the executive chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm, one of the most celebrated farm-to-table venues in the United States and the winner of several James Beard restaurant awards. Chef Dabney’s cooking is rooted in Appalachian traditions and guided by a deep respect for seasonality, foraging and preservation. She is known for elevating humble ingredients through thoughtful technique.
Watch as Cassidee Dabney, executive chef of the Barn at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, visits The Chef’s Garden for the first time to meet Farmer Lee and celebrate her passion for seasonal vegetables. Chef Cassidee chooses the humble onion to shine in her whey-braised onion and fresh cheese dish.
Watch Episode Three: Chef Cassidee Dabney
Make this recipe at home: Spring Onion and Whey
More About Chef Dabney
Executive Chef: The Barn at Blackberry Farm
Follow on Instagram: @cassidee
Notable Accolades: Nominee for James Beard Awards Best Chef Southeast, 2018, 2019 and 2020