The Carla Hall Collection
Ingrid Chen McCarthy, Research & Development Chef for The Fresh Market, and Chef Carla HallCravings With Carla Hall
Carla Hall’s Collection at The Fresh Market is more delicious than food—it’s a celebration of heritage, community, and the simple joy of sharing something delicious.
What began with her nostalgic Sweet Heritage Butter Tarts has blossomed into a growing assortment of comforting favorites, including richly flavored pound cakes and chef crafted Market Meal Kits.
Exclusive NEW Market Meal Kits · With Love by Carla Hall
From her roots in soulful Southern cooking to her rise as a beloved chef and TV personality, Chef Carla Hall has always believed in “cooking with love”—and now she’s sharing that love with you.
We're proud to partner exclusively with Carla to bring new Market Meal Kits plus a la carte sides and sauce to your table.
Inspired by her travels, adventurous spirit and love of soulful flavors, each meal features fresh ingredients and chef-crafted sauces.
Sunday Supper BBQ Chicken with Collard Greens & Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Savor the flavors of a Southern Sunday supper with Carla Hall and The Fresh Market, inspired by fond memories of weekly family gatherings.
Two boneless and skinless chicken breasts are paired with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, made with tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and spices.
Brown Butter Mushroom Chicken with Parmesan Sorghum Risotto & Green Beans
Experience rich, earthy flavors abound in this soul-warming comfort meal.
Two boneless and skinless chicken breasts are smothered in a rich brown butter mushroom sauce with seasonings and a splash of cream. Served alongside classic risotto, simmered with savory sorghum and Parmesan, and fresh green beans for a crisp, vibrant finish.
Collard greens are a classic staple of any Southern table. Enjoy this vegan version, cooked in a smoked paprika potlikker.
Add a Middle Eastern flavor to your meal with za’atar-spiced pilaf of green lentils and sorghum and sweet carrots.
This creamy risotto, simmered with savory sorghum and Parmesan pairs well with any protein. Or just make it your meal.
Carla Hall Pound Cakes
Carla introduced a trio of pound cakes that showcase her love of nostalgic flavors and soulful baking. Each variety brings its own personality, rooted in tradition but elevated with Carla’s signature twist.
- Molasses & Walnut Pound Cake : Deep, dark molasses gives this cake its rich, old‑fashioned character, while toasted walnuts add warmth and texture. It’s a flavor that feels both timeless and indulgent—like something passed down through generations and perfected along the way.
- Sweet Po’ Pumpkin Pound Cake : Inspired by Carla’s Southern roots, this cake captures the cozy essence of pumpkin pie in a tender, buttery crumb. With gentle spices and natural sweetness, it’s a comforting slice of fall that tastes just as good any time of year.
- Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake : This flavor brings the joy of a warm cinnamon roll into pound‑cake form. Brown sugar caramel notes swirl together with fragrant cinnamon, creating a soft, decadent cake that feels like a morning treat and an afternoon indulgence all at once.
Together, these pound cakes expand the Carla Hall line beyond the beloved Sweet Heritage Butter Tarts, offering guests a delicious way to experience Carla’s baking traditions through flavors that are familiar, soulful, and full of heart.
Sweet Heritage Butter Tarts
These are not your average fruit tarts—Carla Hall’s Sweet Heritage Butter Tarts are bursting with bold, fresh flavor and buttery bliss! This exclusive confection collab with @carlaphall and is everything your taste buds have been waiting for.
The core of the collaboration is an exclusive line of butter tarts available only at The Fresh Market. These tarts, inspired by her grandmother's cooking, come in various flavors like Apple, Cherry, Peach, Strawberry Rhubarb (seasonal) , and Fruits of the Orchard.
More About Chef Carla Hall
Born in Nashville, TN, Carla Hall grew up surrounded by soul food. As a professional chef, Carla first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She believes food connects us all, and strives to communicate this message through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions.
Carla spent seven years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award-winning series, The Chew, and currently brightens the mornings of millions as a Culinary Contributor on Good Morning America. She has starred as both a host and judge for cooking shows on Food Network and Netflix. In addition to her television personality, Carla is an accomplished cookbook and children's book author.