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“Cooking with Carleta: A Meal Cooked with Love”

“The wait is over, a fresh season filled with love, laughter,  faith, flavor, and fellowship is coming soon!”

From heartwarming recipes to faith-inspired moments, every dish tells a story and every meal is cooked with purpose. Be on the lookout — a meal cooked with love is back on the menu!

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Where Flavor Tells a Story

Comfort food, good conversation, and a little inspiration from the heart.

“Homemade comfort. Served with love.”

Cooking with Carleta is a space where warmth meets flavor. From a pot of homemade chili to a plate of soulful comfort food, every dish carries a story — one that reminds us of home, hope, and the simple joy of gathering around the table.

It’s more than cooking; it’s connection. Each episode invites viewers to slow down, laugh a little, and rediscover what it means to make something with love. Whether you’re here for the recipes or the real-life moments, you’ll leave with something that fills you — inside and out

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Pull Up a Chair — Let’s Cook Together

A fresh season of stories, flavor, and fellowship is simmering.

Cooking with Carleta brings people together around more than food — it’s about sharing moments that feel like home.
Each episode offers a taste of something new, a story worth telling, and a reminder that joy can start right in your own kitchen.

Stay tuned for new episodes, behind-the-scenes clips, and featured recipes from Carleta’s table. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or just here for the inspiration, you’re part of the family now — and there’s always room for one more seat at the table.

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Come pull up a chair — the table is where everything happens! Subscribe on YouTube and follow on Facebook to stay connected with the full CDL Global experience:

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One family. One table.

Many stories — all served with love.

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A Taste of What’s Cooking

Simple meals, soulful flavor, and stories that bring people together.

From quick weeknight favorites to comfort food classics, Cooking with Carleta celebrates the beauty of food made with love. Each recipe has a story — whether it’s a pot of homemade chili shared on a quiet evening or a holiday dish that fills the home with warmth, laughter, and memories.

Here, flavor meets feeling. Every dish is a reminder that the kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s a place to create, laugh, and gather.

Homemade Chili 

Cozy comfort in every bite.

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The Heart Behind Cooking with Carléta

Love without borders. A seat for everyone.

When Cooking with Carléta first began, it wasn’t about lights, cameras, or production — it started in my kitchen, surrounded by friends from acting class, my church family, and the people closest to my heart. We laughed, shared stories, and cooked together — not for perfection, but for connection. I’ve always believed that food should bring people together, not leave anyone out. Before every meal, I ask, “Do you have any food allergies?” because I want everyone to feel seen, safe, and included. A home-cooked meal should make people feel welcome — no exceptions. That’s why I call my home Love Without Borders. Whether you’re straight or gay, Black or white, from across the street or across the world — you’re welcome at my table. In my home, we serve God. We don’t compromise on His Word, but we lead with love, fellowship, and peace. Because every meal, every conversation, and every moment around the table is a reflection of His goodness — and an opportunity to remind people what love really looks like.

“My home is love without borders — where every meal feels like an embrace.”

- Carleta D. Leonard

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A Taste of What’s Cooking

Every moment tells a story — one meal, one smile, one memory at a time.

Step inside the moments that make Cooking with Carléta what it is — laughter in the kitchen, heartfelt conversation, and meals made with love. From early gatherings with friends and family to behind-the-scenes snapshots of the show today, each image is a glimpse into the warmth and connection that started it all.

Because at this table, it’s never just about the food  it’s about the people who make it feel like home.

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From My Kitchen to Yours

A little love, a lot of flavor, and a seat waiting just for you.

Every dish tells a story, and every kitchen has a heartbeat. Cooking with Carléta began with the hope that something as simple as a shared meal could bring people closer — to each other, to laughter, to peace, and to love that feels like home.

As the journey continues, my prayer is that you’ll find inspiration here — not just for what’s on your plate, but for what’s in your heart. Whether you’re trying a new recipe, sharing a meal with friends, or simply looking for a moment of joy, I hope this space reminds you that you belong at the table.

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