Chef Courtney L. Billen

10/20/2026

After looking at the cover of Food & W**e Magazine for a couple of weeks, I decided to scratch the itch and "cook the cover." It was an outlet for me several years ago and got it last Tuesday. As usual I completely massacred the original recipe, presentation and intended to have purpose with this one. The thighs and legs were a hit...and who wants to eat raw, beautiful Spanish olives like the cover. Well, here is how cooking the cover went...let me know your thoughts. Be prepared... it is wonderful! I am confident you should try it! Served alone or as I did over garlic whipped potatoes.

10/13/2026

Something else I wanted to share from a few years ago as I go back through some highlights and wonderful experiences.








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10/13/2026

https://www.foodandwine.com/ingredients-better-store-bought-11700540?hid=828c4a2260a5d6915d42b9aaf1886849e842f763&did=26813001-20261011&utm_campaign=faw-the-dish_newsletter&utm_source=faw&utm_medium=email&utm_content=101126&lctg=828c4a2260a5d6915d42b9aaf1886849e842f763&lr_input=b3e44c09bf1473f34fc77229c8e843c2854a30fd1e94e8302b9dbf6d04eb0c00&bvee=1791763494166

Sometimes store-bought really is fine. From mayonnaise to pasta, here are seven things professional cooks prefer buying from the store instead of making from scratch.

10/07/2026

As I am going through the past 15 years of so, I am looking back on so many things in my culinary journey and how they impacted so many people but mostly ME. It is hard to believe this was in 2018, the year we relocated back home to Texas from California and the support from so many from before and then starting over. Embracing my passion, ideas, creativity, drive and professionalism. I believe this is the first time I have shared this on a public platform and there are several others following this one over the years. This was only the quarter mark as I scale it now ...and I am feeling hard pressed in my heart to start again! Enjoy the article! Pages 30-37. To Be Continued....

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07/22/2026

Educating yourself and studying is always important! Learning new things daily expands your mind, heart and soul. Tonight I stepped out of traditional tequniques and tested a not new ...but under used method for a thick steak.

07/20/2026

🌿🌿🌿 Good evening Facebook Family & Friends. This past Tuesday I had such a fun experience after settling into the KCCU 89.3 studio and sharing a bit about the competition and my personal & professional journey. I hope you enjoy listening to the segment and thank you all again for all of your support over the years. More to come .... 🌿 🌿 🌿

https://www.kccu.org/kccu-news/2026-07-17/community-focus-lawton-celebrity-chef-courtney-billen?fbclid=IwY2xjawTKTWNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR5rOyACEIO-Q_cy7JImfcdYiDyp9lfl0AAEgMywXadO4JF6QQNzOmvY6wBf3A_aem_Mz-1ps68NrIESF9werx0WA

A recent North American competition with more than 100k participants included Lawton resident and Executive Chef, Courtney Billen, who made it to the semi-finals!

07/12/2026

🌶️🔥 🌶️ 🔥 🌶️ TODAY, SUNDAY we are wrapping up the WILDCARD ROUND...and it closes in 3 hours! (9pm CST). Profile still says I'm back in 1st but like before that can shift in the last seconds with VOTING and DONATIONS in support of the James Beard Foundation! Get your votes in Facebook Family and let's fire it up! Thank you ALL for this incredible experience and all the support!🌶️ 🔥🌶️ 🔥

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07/11/2026

🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️ ITS STILL WILDCARD ROUND through TOMORROW evening. At the moment I am back in 1st!!! Thank you to ​those of you that voted and donated yesterday...let's keep it up guys!!! TODAY is DOUBLE VOTES FOR ALL VOTES. Thank you for supporting the James Beard Foundation! 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️

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07/10/2026

🔥 🔥 🔥 URGENT MESSAGE!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
WILDCARD ROUND! Voting is now back open and only through July 12... Please send out a message to everyone you can VIA TEXT with the link below.

Courtney Billen narrowly missed the top spot in their group to advance into the Quarter-Finals. As a runner-up, they qualified for a quick Wildcard Round, and have a second chance! Voting resumes NOW through July 12th.

www.favchef.com/2026/courtney-billen

07/10/2026

🔥 🔥 🔥 Well Family & Friends it looks like I made it to the FINALS and can share this with you! You will most likely just be able to watch Carla Hall's video on the dashboard! Let's give her a round of applause below!!! I am feeling so many things right now...THANK YOU ALL! Get ready for the finals, more challenges, more interaction and of course more fundraising for the James Beard Foundation 2026!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

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