Paula's Home Cooking fans??

[Surftraitor]

Sure, her recipes are normally uber-fattening, but isn't 'Paula's Home Cooking" show on the food network great? I've tried a few of her recipes and they all rock. I tried this one yesterday...Chocolate Delight (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_31205,00.html). My version was slightly varied...I used cool whip instead of homemade, chocolate chunk cake instead of devil's and no nuts.

and my grandmother always used to make this one...Strawberry Mold (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_26736,00.html). My version is nutless...

Any other Paula fans out there? Share your faves!

[TennJane]

I love Paula! She is so cute - so much fun to watch. I make her Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake every Thanksgiving. So good!! :)

[eli1126]

I second the Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake!! It is awesome! I also wanted to add her really fattening french toast bake!! I think the topping has a whole lb of butter just for the topping Puts a smile on my face everytime :)

Beth

[Pineknot]

My garden has been shooting out squash faster than I can eat or give it away.

I found this Paula Deen recipe last week and have made it twice in the last 5 days. It's really good.

SQUASH CASSEROLE

6 cups large diced yellow squash and zucchini
Vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon House seasoning, recipe follows
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed butter crackers (recommended: Ritz)(saltines are great too)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Saute the squash in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat until it has completely broken down, about 15 to 20 minutes. Line a colander with a clean tea towel. Place the cooked squash in the lined colander. Squeeze excess moisture from the squash. Set aside.

In a medium size skillet, saute the onion in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and mix all ingredients together except cracker crumbs. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole dish and top with cracker crumbs. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.


House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups

[Michelle]

I love to watch Paula Deen! I really like how she is always talking about her family and restaurant. She always seems so genuine on her show and she is so much fun to watch!

I've always wanted to make some of her recipes but I never to think to come print them out. I love seeing suggestions on recipes that you guys have tried, keep them coming! :)

[TennJane]

Ohhh...my grandma makes that squash casserole and it is delicious! Pineknot~ How great that you have a productive garden! We have lots of tomatoes in pots this year but definitely want to have an in ground garden next year.

Also- Paula's "Not-Yo-Mama's Banana Pudding" is fantastic! It's very rich - it has cream cheese and whipped cream in it - and I'm sure some butter somewhere :) but it is very yummy!

[KKay]

I've only tried the baked spaghetti and the french toast bake. I thought the spaghetti was a little bland, but the french toast bake was great. Of course I ate most of it myself b/c DH thought it was too sweet (as though the toppign wasn't the best part).

She makes foods with stuff you have in the fridge/pantry, which is great. I hate spending my time running around town looking for rare mushrooms and spices that are nowhere to be found.

[eli1126]

"She makes foods with stuff you have in the fridge/pantry, which is great. I hate spending my time running around town looking for rare mushrooms and spices that are nowhere to be found." Posted By: KKay

This is my pet peeve too! DH and I don't have a lot in our house because he works too much to keep items that spoil fast here, so I don't mind having to do a quick store run for some things. But I get so annoyed when I look at the ingrediants and realize I would have no idea where to even start looking for something on the list!

Beth

[steviem]

Love her!

I've made her twice baked potatoes w/ Shrimp, trifle and banana cream pie. They were all very good.

I love watching her show and reading her cook books... makes me drool every time.

My friend just returned from a trip to Savannah and she ate at her restaurant- The Lady & Sons. She said it was out-of-this-world! :D

[rene']

I am a huge fan of Paula Dean! I make her pumpkin gooey batter cake every Thanksgiving. I also love her strawberry pretzel salad, not yo mama's banana pudding and recently I have been making her corn casserole. It's a can of cream corn, can of whole kernel corn, sour cream, butter and a jiffy corn muffin mix then melted cheese on top. It is to die for!

I'm hungry...... :p

[Dotsie]

Not only do I love Paula, I also love looking at her sons :D I have tried her not yo mamma's banana pudding, fried chicken, etc. All of her recipes are to die for. I want to get a trip going to Savannah and go to one of Paula's cooking clinic's. They look to be a lot of fun.

[jlp]

Count me in! I love Paula too. She's entertaining, and I like it when she takes her little trips. Of course, her sons are an added bonus. :D

I can't say I've tried any of her recipes, but I'm making lasagna tonight that was inspired by hers.
The Lady and Sons Lasagna (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_24039,00.html)

And these look amazingly good! Their on my list of "Things I want to try".
Two Brothers' Chocolate Gobs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_21530,00.html)

And, speaking of her Pumpking Gooey Butter Cake, she made a chocolate version this afternoon.
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/cooking/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_24562,00.html)

That, and does anyone else think her kitchen is beautiful?!

[Dotsie]

I think her kitchen is so cute. I love country decor.

[eli1126]

Ok I'll admit it, I have DVR (like TIVO) and I record her shows becasue her voice relaxes me!! If I watch it before bed, I go right to sleep :D She had an episode on the other day about family members who have passed, but left their recipes. The red velvet cake looked fantastic. I have never had red velvet cake, but I so want to try it now!

Beth

[katmg]

I love Paula Deen. She cracks me up with the amount of butter she uses in her recipes!

[Audrey&Jackie]

I LOVE Paula!!! I've started Tivo-ing the program too, and my favorite thing is to watch it with DH. I always say "Hey y'all!" before pushing play and DH cracks up and says I sound just like her. Even though I never quite had a Southern accent (originally from east coast FL, home of the non-accent, but lived in Louisiana), I can still let out a good Y'all every now and then.

Anyway, that show definitely makes me feel like I'm home in the South. I'm currently on Weight Watchers, but I told DH Paula makes me want to lose all the weight I can, then maintain at about 10-20 pounds above that, just so I can enjoy some butter, sour cream, and fried chicken.

Beth--I saw the show about her grandmother's recipes too. Paula got all teary and it was so sweet! Not to mention I actually salivated when I saw the chicken. :p

[ktdelsur]

I think Paula Deen is my favorite Food Network show - I love 30 Minute Meals but Rachael Ray can get a bit annoying. LOL

pineknot: I just made that squash casserole the other night because we had like 8-9 squash from our garden sitting around. YUM. I'm not normally a squash fan, but sauteeing those onions in that butter smelled SO.GOOD. to this pregnant lady! :p

DH and I counted once, and throughout one entire show/meal she used at least 6 sticks of butter. LOL!!

We used to live in Charleston and have been to Savannah a number of times but have yet to get to eat at her restaurant. We were there for our first anniversary but ended eating at the restaurant next door - which was great, too! Paula's place was booked solid!

[JRPAGV]

Subscribing! I saw her on one of the talk shows recently and keep meaning to watch her show. I did see one episode about barbecue. I used to live maybe 45 minutes from Savannah, and I never made it to her restaurant. I've heard it's always packed with people. I think my MIL said she's met her before and that Paula is very sweet.

[Aug2002Bride]

Paula is one of my favorites too.

So far Ive made her Mini Cheesecakes (cant remember the exact name) and the Not Yo Mamas Banana Pudding.

The cheesecakes are a huge hit! The Banana Pudding I thought was good too but DH didnt care for it. It is very sweet!!

Has anyone tried the Squash Casserole with a mixture of squash and zuchinni??

Everytime my mom comes down to visit and we turn on Food network she always comments about "the butter lady" and wether her show is on!! :)

[Cr8nme]

Her show is my favorite and I keep my TV on either Food Network or HGTV!
I have made her rice pudding and Lady and sons cheese and onion bread. I have a lot of her recipes saved so I can make them!

[TennJane]

I just made Paula's Mystery Pecan Pie the other night and it was soo yummy! I'm not even a big fan of pecan pie and I couldn't stop eating it. :)

[Pineknot]

****Has anyone tried the Squash Casserole with a mixture of squash and zuchinni??*****


Karie,

I think it's even better made with two kinds of squashes. I have also used patty pan squash with zucchini and yellow.

[quest]

I heart Paula! I need to get one of her cookbooks. The one recipe we have tried and that everyone loved is what I think she calls 'cracker salad'. It's basically saltines, mayo, and some veggies, and it sounds bleh but OMG! It's SOOO good!

[Katy]

I was sent here to look for a fattening, decadent, easy, yet yummy dessert to make for my FIL this weekend - we have doctor's orders to fatten him up. My goal is just to keep it relatively simple and very tasty.

I checked out the Chocolate Delight and the Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes, and both sound incredible. Anything anyone else can recommend?

Since we're ordered to fatten him up, I might also try the rice pudding in a week or so. So I'm also open to any other ideas of things to keep around him to munch and snack on.

TIA...

[Dotsie]

i would make Not yo momma's banana pudding It's so good and it will definitely put some weight on him.

[bellezzadolce]

I love to watch Paula' Home Cooking! And how yummy does Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake sound?!?!?!

[TennJane]

Her Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake is fantastic! I make it every Thanksgiving and it's always a huge hit. :)

[Katy]

Okay, I think I'm just going to have to make that pumpkin gooey cake this year. Not that it sounds difficult, so at least that's enough to help convince me.

[mgrace]

I haven't read the whole thread yet, but did you know that Paula is going to have her own magazine?

magazine info (http://www.ladyandsons.com/news.php?view=11)

[Aug2002Bride]

I heard Rachael Ray is going to have her own too? Anyone hear about that?

[Dotsie]

I think it's awesome that Paula's getting her own magazine. Now with Rachel, that's another story. I do like Rachel but I am soooo tired of seeing her. She has 3 t.v. shows, millions of cookbooks, and now a magazine. Enough is enough.

[Katy]

I think it's awesome that Paula's getting her own magazine. Now with Rachel, that's another story. I do like Rachel but I am soooo tired of seeing her. She has 3 t.v. shows, millions of cookbooks, and now a magazine. Enough is enough.
I was a *huge* Rachel fan, but now, I think she's a bit overexposed. But I'll look into both magazines :D

[katmg]

I have to admit, when I first read that she was getting her own magazine, all I could think was how the cholesterol levels of her subscribers will be going up at least 50 points. I love her cookin' but she uses more butter than anyone I've ever met!!

[Smillow]

I ate at Lady & Sons last December (a wonderful time to visit Savannah!) - it was wonderful - I think we had cream of asparagus soup, fried green tomatoes and fried shrimp. We went at lunch time and waited outside with a crowd before the opening bell - no trouble getting in - we did have to wait in a line. There was also a buffet option. Next time!

[craftyT]

Yet again CC turned me on to something new - I had never heard of Paula Deen before but since reading these posts, she's now on my TIVO list :D

So I thought I'd share my first Paula inspired meal... the other night I made fried pork chops using the seasoning she suggested for Ol Jack Sweet Potatoes and Roast Pork and the cooking method for Lady & Sons Pork Chops - they turned out wonderful!

2 Pork Loin Chops (extra thick)
Seasoned with:
Pepper
Garlic Salt
Soy Sauce
Brown Sugar (my own addition)
Doused with Jack Daniels
Marinade for about 2 hours

Heated about 3 T of oil in pan
Add floured pork chops and fry for about 3 minutes until flour crisps up - then poured remaining marinade into the pan with a little water (this created a beautiful glaze on each chop) - covered and cooked for about 15 minutes.

They had a little bit of an asian taste and were so moist.

Served with mashed sweet potatoes and biscuits - Yummy!

[WestieMomma]

I love Paula too.

Did you guys know that she is going to be in the new movie Elizabethtown? She plays Orlando Bloom's aunt..can't wait to see her act.

[Pink_Converse]

I made the Spinach and Artichoke dip from her cocktail party episode that came on last week. It was gooood! And super easy.

[sophiapb]

DH and I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE Paula. She's like some crazy aunt that every family seems have! I love how she laughs at herself as she puts in yet ANOTHER cup of mayo, stick of butter or spoonful of sour cream. One time she made hoecakes (basically cornmeal pancakes) which she fried in a good half inch of butter and then poured even more melted butter on her serving before eating them. Lordy, I got heartburn just watching it.
When she did an episode of "The Next Food Network Star", she said that her producer was always telling her to take lady-like bites instead of the big, honkin' chomps she does. She's an absolute riot and doesn't apologize for liking food.
I think her kitchen is so homey and love when she does outdoor shots around her house. She's got a gorgeous porch and backyard. I want to spend a weekend at her house, if it is her house and not some "loaner" for the show.

[njdiva]

Another HUGE Paula fan here - I watch her every weekend!! I received both cookbooks as Christmas gifts... And I just earmarked a few of her seafood dishes to try this month...

I would love to go to her restaurant in Savannah! :D

[craftyT]

I made Paula's quiche last night (well a version of it) and it was SO~O good! Very fluffy - it set up perfectly (no runny texture).

My variation:
Instead of spinach I used fresh broccoli (chopped) & added fresh mushrooms (sliced thin). Served with sauteed asparagus.

A tip:
Use a deep dish pie crust if you make this. Otherwise cut the recipe by a third (I ended up not using almost half). I also cut the heavy cream to 1 cup instead of 1 1/2 cups.

Spinach and Bacon Quiche Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8 servings

6 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Salt and pepper
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach, packed
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust, fitted to a 9-inch glass pie plate

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Layer the spinach, bacon, and cheese in the bottom of the pie crust, then pour the egg mixture on top. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the egg mixture is set. Cut into 8 wedges.

Episode#: PA0501
Copyright © 2003 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved

[JillyBean]

I don't know how I missed this thread. I love Paula Deen! :D I've made her baked spaghetti recipe, and is was really good. I'm going to have to check into her magazine.

I just made Paula's Mystery Pecan Pie the other night and it was soo yummy! I'm not even a big fan of pecan pie and I couldn't stop eating it.
I've been looking for a good pecan pie recipe. I'll have to give it a try!

[amyintn]

I love Paula Deen! I TiVo her show and have all of her cookbooks. Even better, I'm from Savannah and still get to go back and visit. Each time, we always go eat at The Lady & Sons. I'm going in a few hours as a matter of fact. I can't wait. I'm wearing my stretchy pants ;)

[WestieMomma]

I love Paula Deen! I TiVo her show and have all of her cookbooks. Even better, I'm from Savannah and still get to go back and visit. Each time, we always go eat at The Lady & Sons. I'm going in a few hours as a matter of fact. I can't wait. I'm wearing my stretchy pants ;)

LOL! Stretchy pants! I think you would have to with Paula's food!

[amyintn]

The food was so good yesterday!

For dessert, they had her Ooey Gooey Butter Cake made with pumpkin. It was really good and would make an excellent addition to a Thanksgiving meal or fall menu.

My sis's bday was on Thursday and her friend made her PD's coconut cake. You can get the recipe from the food network page. Anyways, if anyone is a coconut fan, this cake is so delicious!!!

[Pink_Converse]

I made her Chicken Spedini (it was good) and her Hot Chicken Salad Casserole (I think that's the name) and it was t die for. I've made it twice so far, DH loves it and it's good cold the next day too.

My Mom called me yesterday that she got me one of her cookbooks. She's working in Kansas right now so I was all sad I wouldn't be getting it from her for a while but she called today and said she was coming home tonight. I was like yay, I get my cookbook now, oh yeah and I get to see you too :o .

[Aug2002Bride]

OOOHH Ill have to try the Chicken Salad Casserole...I actually checked that recipe out for a tailgating party I was going to but decided on something else!

[tgray99]

I just ADORE Paula!! I'd love to be able to try some of her recipes but WW is having none of that!! I may make the Gooey Pumpkin one that y'all keep talking about for Thanksgiving, that way I'm not the only one eating it.

[brklyn]

Would anybody be able to post the recipe for the Ooey Gooey Pumpkin cake? I have made her chocolate one and loved it! I have also made her Peanut butter pie that was heaven! I would love to to Savannah and eat at her restraunt.

[Aug2002Bride]

http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=6704


Its in this thread!

[jh03]

I have also made the double chocolate version of this cake and it was great. Even better the next day.

[brklyn]

I found it! Thanks for link...this sounds yummy!

[springprincess]

I love Paula Deen! She's so sweet and funny, and her life story is amazing. We're going on a short honeymoon to Savannah in May or June, and I'm going to try and take one of her cooking classes!

Her mini cheesecakes with the peanut butter cup inside are SO delicious. DH loves peanut butter and chocolate, and these were so perfect. I can't remember the name, but it's on the FN website if you search her show for cheesecake.

[terrys wifey]

I love Paula Dean... she is so cute and country! I tried some recipes from the Food Network from other shows but I do want to try her sour cream buiscuits.

[Abby'sMom]

I made a peanut butter gooey butter cake for Thanksgiving, and man, that thing is rich! Good, but so rich. :eek:

[WestieMomma]

I made a peanut butter gooey butter cake for Thanksgiving, and man, that thing is rich! Good, but so rich. :eek:

I made the same exact cake and it got rave reviews! I want to make the pineapple one next, maybe for Christmas.

[tbell]

I made the Pumpkin gooey butter cake for T'giving and it was a huge hit! That thing is delicious!

[Lizard]

I just noticed that her magazine was set to debut in November... did anyone subscribe or find it this month?

[Gracie]

This is my favorite Paula Deen main dish:

Chicken in Wine Sauce

4 large skinless boneless chicken breasts
6 ounces Swiss cheese slices
One 10 3/4 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup white wine (more if desired)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup herb-flavored Pepperidge Farm stuffing mix, crushed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken in shallow buttered casserole. Layer cheese on top. Mix soup, wine, salt, and pepper; pour over cheese. Sprinkle stuffing mix on top and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 45-60 minutes.

[pixielou]

has anyone tried her monster cookies? i saw them on the food network cookie night. they are oatmeal/peanut butter/chocolate chip/m&m cookies. they look yummy!

[njdiva]

I will be making her Black Pepper Shrimp & Sour Cream Pound Cake for Christmas ... This is a first for both recipes - so I will let you know how they turn out ;)

[Bubbas]

Subscribing because I also LOVE her!!!

I've made the Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake and it is always a huge hit!! So easy to make as well.

[Katy]

I will be making her Black Pepper Shrimp & Sour Cream Pound Cake for Christmas ... This is a first for both recipes - so I will let you know how they turn out ;)I was about to be very, very scared. I thought it was ONE recipe!! :eek: Be sure to let us know how it is.

[njdiva]

Too funny!:p
No, the shrimp will be an appetizer and the of course the pound cake will be one of the featured desserts...

[Katy]

For those of you that make the Gooey Butter Cakes...

If i'm heading over to my FIL's tomorrow around 2:30 (approx. 30 minutes travel time) would you make the cake tonight, chill it, slice it and plate it up for tomorrow OR would you just wait and make it tomorrow before you head out?

I don't think it really matters, but I'll be making the double chocolate one.

[Cr8nme]

I would make it tonight... in my opinion it tastes better after being chilled

[Katy]

Thanks Cr8nme, I was thinking tonight made more sense too. I totally forgot that the chillin' part makes it even better still :D

[Aug2002Bride]

I think it tastes better also when its been chilled. I thought the pumpkin one was better chilled and cooled than hot and/or warm from the oven.

[Katy]

hmmm...I left it out on the counter all night. Since I haven't sliced it yet, maybe I should pop it into the fridge, to at least make the slicing easier.

[Aug2002Bride]

I got a cookbook for xmas and it has lots of yummy looking recipes in it that I cant wait to try out!

[Aug2002Bride]

I made the 5 minute fudge recipe out of "Savannah COuntry Cookbook" and it wasnt that great...I threw most of it away.

Im thinking about making the red velvet cake for a new years party. Has anyone tried it? Ive never even had red velvet cake so I dont even know what it tastes like in general.

[njdiva]

I'm back and both recipes were a HUGE hit on Christmas...

The Sour Cream Pound Cake is a bit sweet but it tastes really good... no diet recipe... you have to go all of the way ;)

The appetizer... Black Pepper Shrimp was another big hit. My suggestion is to get medium to large sized shrimp and use alot of pepper for the taste... but the melted butter & garlic do the trick itself...

[Katy]

I just picked up her new magazine at Vons (Safeway) today. I haven't had a chance to look through it, but just wanted to let you all know it was out now.

[JRPAGV]

Anyone try any of her recipes lately?

[Michelle]

I just picked up her new magazine at Vons (Safeway) today. I haven't had a chance to look through it, but just wanted to let you all know it was out now.

I've purchased the last two issues and I'm looking forward to trying the mac and cheese recipe. Ever since I saw the most recent issues cover, I've been craving mac and cheese! :)

[Brandy]

I made Paula's Fresh Apple Cake.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29988,00.html

It was pretty good, not the best Apple Cake ever and did not need to cook an hour and a half! It was slightly burnt at an hour!

[Astara]

I Love Paula Deen!!! she always makes me laugh. I've made her Pumpkin Bars.. omg they are so good!
I also think its hilarious that she uses 50 gallons of butter per recipe. :) I just want to give her a hug~ I will def. have to check out her magazine.

[Cr8nme]

I have made her Gooey pumpkin butter cake ~ SOOOOO GOOD!
Zuchini bread~ I like it~ not the best I have tasted
I also would like to try her Sour cream pound cake

[Katy]

Having seen her show and having made stuff off of Foodtv.com, I was quite surprised to notice that many of her recipes in the magazine aren't that butter-intense.

[sravenne]

I love her Chicken and Wine sauce recipe. It's super easy and tastes SO GOOD. My grandmother bought me her Lady and Sons cookbooks last Christmas and they're some of my favorites!

[Aug2002Bride]

I made her Cheese Biscuits today and they were yummy!

[lbs27]

Hi ladies,

I was watching Paula today and she made Caramel popcorn that looked awesome. I bought stuff to make it, but was wondering if anyone made it before. It calls for 8 quarts of popcorn--does anyone know how many cups that is? Also, I bought unsalted butter, since I thought the salt from the popcorn, plus from the butter, plus there's salt IN the sauce itself would be too much. I couldn't find "natural" popcorn to save my life tonight, so I got Fat Free butter thinking that might cut down on the butter and salt from the popcorn itself. Anyone have any advice/suggestions?

TIA!

[Lizard]

I checked a conversion calc online, and 8 quarts is 32 cups, or 2 gallons... does that help? I assume she means already-popped corn, otherwise that'd be a lot of kernels. :D

Has anyone made her Curry Chicken Salad or Brown Sugar Chewies? Saw both of these on TV yesterday and they sounded good. Also, the chicken salad calls for mango chutney... is there anything you can you as a substitute for that? I'm sure I can find chutney, but it only takes a tablespoon and I don't know how often I'd use it after this recipe.

[lbs27]

Hi!

Ok, I must have been in a hurry--it calls for 2 quart=8 cups. ETA again: It actually DOES call for 8 quarts. Which would be 32 cups! That seems like way too much (see below for what I did):

FWIW, I made it with one bag of microwaved popcorn, which was about 6 cups, and halved the recipe and it was perfect. Actually, it was to die for. For those who like caramel corn, you have to try it--it's really easy! Only annoying thing is it has to "bake" for 1 hr and you have to stir/toss it every 15 minutes.

[Adaya]

I love Paula's show. I've made so many of her recipes. I think my all-time favorite of hers is the Lemon Blossoms. OMG!! It is to-die-for!! You must make it if you like lemon bars or lemon cooler cookies. These little lemon muffins are divine!!

I've also made her Ol #7 Candied Yams, Shrimp Dip, and a few other things. Everything has turned out really really well.

[Molly_Says_Hi_Witchy_Poo!]

I just got 2 of Paula's books, and subscribed to her magazine! I love her! And her sons too.....grrrrr ..

:P

[vjel]

i made her grandma paul's sour cream pound cake yesterday...YUM! i might have overbaked it, even though i followed her directions of baking for an hour and 20 min. but it was really good nevertheless.

i'm going to make her almond danish swirls next.

[KGif]

I love Paula! I kind of want to be here when I grow up :)

One thing I had a bit of an issue with tho ... she has a "Cooking With Paula" class that you can take at one of her restaurants (Lady & Sons or Uncle Bubba's Oyster House - I think her brother owns the latter). I thought that would be SUCH a cool girls trip - go down to Savannah .. take a class with Paula....
Well guess how much it is PER HEAD for this class? $250. That is for a single 4 hour class. I'm thinking "Wow is that for a 16 week course? Does it include an overnight stay somewhere?" No and no! Just the class, "samplings" of the menu items, and an $18 gift cert to use at Lady & Sons or Uncle Bubbas.
Sure it's with Paula Deen so I can see why the class would be pricey. $100 pricey I can understand. Even $150 pricey I could understand. $250 pricey? Not so much.
They advertise the class as "intimate" but if you read the fine print you'll see maximum class size is 60. Not *all* that intimate if the class if filled!
I just don't get it.

[Lizard]

Bumping up because this thread is far too old, and she has a new Easter show on with a nice & simple menu. :)

Zucchini Custard Bake (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33322,00.html)

Roasted Rack of Lamb (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33323,00.html)

Cucumber, Tomato, Mint Salad (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33324,00.html)

Chocolate Covered Potato Eggs (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33325,00.html)

Mimosa Punch (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33326,00.html)

OK, maybe the Potato Eggs don't sound so good, but the rest does. :) I'd love to try that Cucumber, Tomato & Mint salad, but I'll probably make it without the goat cheese because she uses 10 oz. worth! That is a lot of $$ invested in a simple salad.

[Katy]

mmm...goat cheese and cucumbers...heavenly!

[Michelle]

OK, maybe the Potato Eggs don't sound so good, but the rest does. :) I'd love to try that Cucumber, Tomato & Mint salad, but I'll probably make it without the goat cheese because she uses 10 oz. worth! That is a lot of $$ invested in a simple salad.

I watched today too and everything except the chocolate potato eggs sounded good. It might be good, but it doesn't sound very appetizing! :)

That salad looks amazing. Can you come back and post after you made it to let us know how it was?

[Lizard]

I watched today too and everything except the chocolate potato eggs sounded good. It might be good, but it doesn't sound very appetizing! :)

That salad looks amazing. Can you come back and post after you made it to let us know how it was?

Old thread, but I finally made the salad tonight and it turned out really nice. I halved the recipe (basically) and it still made a lot. I also was able to find goat cheese for a decent price so I used it. It's my first experience with goat cheese.... I love the texture but I'm not so sure on the taste yet. I'm not a huge fan of soft cheeses though, something about the aftertaste.

But yeah, all in all it's a great salad for summer. I may make it again next week for a food day at work, it has a good flavor that would appeal to most people.

[Adaya]

I watched her this morning and she did a breakfast in bed show. Her DH Michael wanted to serve her breakfast in bed, but she did all the cooking. Those two are just the cutest. ;)

All of the recipes looked awesome. I can't wait to make all of them. She did a Cinnamon Breakfast Cake, Spinach and Mushroom Pinwheels, and a German Apple Oven Pancake. YUM!!

[Dotsie]

I saw the same show and thought the exact same thing. I'm going to make the cinnamon cake tomorrow morning for breakfast.

[Adaya]

I saw the same show and thought the exact same thing. I'm going to make the cinnamon cake tomorrow morning for breakfast.

Oooooh, let me know how it turns out. I have almost all of the ingredients except for one, so I may try to make it next weekend. I can't wait to see what you think.

[Brandy]

I made the Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake today. MMMMM! Very chocolately and very rich, a little too gooey (I don't think I cooked it long enough). Yum, I want to make the pumpkin one next!

[Tracy]

I love Paula! Every recipe that I've ever made has been fantastic. I heard about her magazine a few months ago, but haven't seen it yet. Is it worth subscribing to?

[twiceasnice]

We ate at her other restaurant, well her brother's, a seafood place called Uncle Bubba's. It was really good. It turns out they are filming her show in this restaurant now and we saw where they have the set all ready to go. They said she starts filming the new season this week. Apparently her neighbors got tired of all of the equipment. Our waitress pointed across the marsh and showed us her house and said Paula's in the restaurant all the time and is really nice to everyone. She's pretty much to the point. Our server did say that one thing a lot of people don't realize about Paula is that she's a chain smoker. Whenever she's not filming, she's smoking. I found that interesting and then realized why there's so much butter in her food. As a former smoker, I know you have to add extra seasoning and butter to taste it since smoking kills your taste buds.

On our way out of the restaurant, we saw her husband Michael picking up some food to go. Some tourists were talking to him and he followed him to their tour bus and talked to everyone on board. I thought that was nice of him.

-A

[Adaya]

We ate at her other restaurant, well her brother's, a seafood place called Uncle Bubba's. It was really good. It turns out they are filming her show in this restaurant now and we saw where they have the set all ready to go. They said she starts filming the new season this week. Apparently her neighbors got tired of all of the equipment. Our waitress pointed across the marsh and showed us her house and said Paula's in the restaurant all the time and is really nice to everyone. She's pretty much to the point. Our server did say that one thing a lot of people don't realize about Paula is that she's a chain smoker. Whenever she's not filming, she's smoking. I found that interesting and then realized why there's so much butter in her food. As a former smoker, I know you have to add extra seasoning and butter to taste it since smoking kills your taste buds.

On our way out of the restaurant, we saw her husband Michael picking up some food to go. Some tourists were talking to him and he followed him to their tour bus and talked to everyone on board. I thought that was nice of him.

-A

Cool story....I could tell she smoked from her laugh. I know a chain smoker's laugh anywhere. I just didn't wanna believe it though.

I went to her restaurant last summer and the wait was so long that they stopped taking names. They told me to come back for dinner. I couldn't because I was there for a conference. Guess I'll have to go when I go back to Savannah. DH and I are probably gonna go for a weekend getaway this fall since it's only about a 3.5 hour drive.

[vjel]

yeah, she definitely has the voice/laugh of a smoker so I'm not surprised. She's gonna put herself in an early grave if she keeps that habit up AND keeps putting sticks of butter in all her food. :eek:

I watched her show this afternoon and she made bread pudding w/ Krispy Kreme donuts (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_27413,00.html) :eek: :eek: It looks yummy but, oh my goodness so BAD.

My neighbor across the street got a free copy of Paula's magazine somehow. She gave it to me since she likes to cook healthy. It had tons (maybe 70) of recipes in it. I'd prob buy it the next time around.

[Adaya]

I didn't know she had a magazine. I'll have to look for it the next time I go to a bookstore or maybe I'll look for it in Walmar or Target. I wonder if the latter two stores will have it. Either way, I'll be on the lookout for it. I'd love to have all those recipes, and just check it out.

[twiceasnice]

I love Paula's magazine. Heck, I love everything Paula Deen. My mom works in downtown Savannah and has heard lots of stories about her, good and bad. One of her co-workers actually dates Paula's younger son, Bobby I think.

We made chicken bog (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_23937,00.html) last night. It was wonderful. Spicy comfort food at its best.

[Tracy]

I made Baked Potato with Ring Tum Ditty (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_27633,00.html) for dinner tonight. It was sooooooooooooooooo good. It's seriously the best thing that I've ever made. It's definitely a meal on its own though. I can't imagine having it as a side.

[Michelle]

Tracy - Reading that recipe seriously has me drooling! I'm going to have to make that one day!

[Adaya]

I made Baked Potato with Ring Tum Ditty (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_27633,00.html) for dinner tonight. It was sooooooooooooooooo good. It's seriously the best thing that I've ever made. It's definitely a meal on its own though. I can't imagine having it as a side.

When I saw that on tv, I was drooling. I bet it was delicious!!

[Littlelamb11]

another Paula fan here. :) every holiday/special occasion in our house has at LEAST one Pauila dish and everyone always raves.

I made her chocolate bread pudding this week for the ILs and it was KILLER i tell ya. :)

[Dotsie]

We had friends over last year for a BBQ and I made the entire show for the evening. The rib eye steaks with the dijon and peppercorns, baked potatoes with the ring tom ditty and the corn wrapped in bacon. It was by far the most delicious meal I have ever cooked on the grill. Everyone raved that it tasted like a meal from a restaurant. I highly recommend the menu!!!

[TracieB]

I made her Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing this past weekend. It's SOOOOO freakin' good! Yum!

[Kristy]

I made Sue and Gloria's Baked Beans the other day and DH devoured them. I'm normally not a fan of pineapple, but you could barely taste it. Just more sweet than anything else.

[Aug2002Bride]

I made the little cheesecake tarts and they went fast at playgroup this morning!! The kids loved them and they were the perfect size.

[Adaya]

I made Sue and Gloria's Baked Beans the other day and DH devoured them. I'm normally not a fan of pineapple, but you could barely taste it. Just more sweet than anything else.

Hmmm, Paula has a baked bean recipe with pineapple? My family has been doing that for years, and we love it. I'm gonna do a search and see what her recipe is like. I bet it's delish!!

[lbs27]

Just wanted to share for those that like Paula's sons that it looks like they're going to have their own show! Coming in July at night to the food network, it looks like they travel around looking for different foods. I know there are a lot of people that like her sons. ;)

[Cr8nme]

I saw that too just now on the food network...they are going to small town places eating food...Should be fun!

[Cr8nme]

I saw that too just now on the food network...they are going to small town places eating food...Should be fun!

[psusna]

I knew something would happen with her sons and a show. They were on her show wwwaaaayyyy too much in the past months. However, the show from last week (I think) where she made the finger foods for Jamie and Brooke's anniversary was slightly awkward at the end. It was strange.

I'm sad that she won't be filming in her own home anymore. I think that's part of its charm -- you feel like it really is her "home cooking".

[ajb524]

I'm sad that she won't be filming in her own home anymore. I think that's part of its charm -- you feel like it really is her "home cooking".


I think she is filming in her own home now. The house she was in previously was not her home. I think it was her producers home in New York. The reason she didn't film in her own home in Savannah, GA is b/c the kitchen wasn't big enough. As soon as she finished building her new house they started shooting all of the shows there. At least that is what she said in her magazine.

[psusna]

Yea. Read post #97. The new season filming now is being done at Bubba's restaurant, not the new Savannah house as it was this past season or Gordon's house the previous seasons.

[ajb524]

Thanks! Somehow I missed that post :). I'm disapointed now too! I really liked her filming from her house :(

[Tracy]

I made Paula's Spicy Cinnamon Cake (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_33696,00.html) for breakfast yesterday. DH loved it. After reading some of the reviews, I cooked it for 45 minutes rather than 60. 45 minutes was just about right, I might even cook it a little less if I make it again.

I'm also disappointed that she won't be filming at her house next season.

[Adaya]

I caught the very end of the show about her son and his wife's anniversary. I will have to try to catch it again soon.

Paula is a riot. She was soooo funny on the show where Food Network planned a wedding for a couple in Vegas. She was telling the bride about married life and how she got herself a "younger" man b/c Michael is like 7 or 8 years younger, and then she giggled and said, "I got myself a boy toy." LOL!! :D

[Surftraitor]

Does anyone know what happened in Paula's first marriage? Divorce? Widowed? I'm curious...

[Lizard]

Does anyone know what happened in Paula's first marriage? Divorce? Widowed? I'm curious...

It was divorce, but I don't know much about it other than that.

[Adaya]

She still seems to be good friends with her ex-hubby. On her show that comes on Fridays, "Paula's Party", she did some kind of tribute to people that have made a difference in her life like friends and family. He was one of those people. She said something like, "Though we couldn't make it as husband and wife, we've done a much better job as friends." And then she introduced him to the audience. I thought that was pretty interesting....

[vjel]

has anyone made anything of hers recently?

[Adaya]

I tend to keep making the same Paula recipes over and over again. I guess when it's good it's good. Maybe I should try some new stuff. ;)

[Cr8nme]

divorce

[lbs27]

I thought I remembered from her Chefography special that they got divorced because of her being at work so much when she was trying to get her catering and restaurant business off the ground. I could be wrong though.

[Surftraitor]

Does anyone know what happened in Paula's first marriage? Divorce? Widowed? I'm curious...
I googled her and found this information in Wikipedia
Her parents both died by the time she was 23 and as a result she developed a fear of death which led to chronic agoraphobia. She was a proficient Southern cook, a talent she used to help her deal with her condition. In 1986, she felt well enough to take a job as a bank teller. She was robbed at gunpoint the next year, and that incident led her to deal with her agoraphobia head-on. After the family moved to Savannah in 1989, she decided to parlay her cooking experience into a catering service. She would make sandwiches and other meals, and her sons would deliver them.

The Bag Lady, as the business was named, was wildly successful and soon outgrew her kitchen. She was hired by a Best Western hotel in Savannah to cook meals, where she worked for five years. The hotel restaurant struggled at first, but it turned around after Deen opened a buffet line there. The stress of working all the time at the restaurant and on The Bag Lady strained her relationship with her sons, and she ended up divorcing her husband in 1992.

Holy crap!! It sounds like life was pretty rough for Paula in her early adult years.

[AirForceLove]

I LOVE Paula. I have tried to make her fried chicken but it never comes out! She must have a secret that she is not telling anyone! :D :D

We had her Baked French Bread the day our youngest son got babtized. My MIL made it. It was WONDERFUL!

[Adaya]

I LOVE Paula. I have tried to make her fried chicken but it never comes out! She must have a secret that she is not telling anyone! :D :D



What's happening with the fried chicken? Does it just not taste good or is it not frying well? I want to make that recipe, but just haven't gotten around to it.

[AirForceLove]

What's happening with the fried chicken? Does it just not taste good or is it not frying well? I want to make that recipe, but just haven't gotten around to it.

It is not frying well. I use same cast iron that she uses. I have a hard time keeping my oil at 350. It raises and falls so I have to keep an eye on it. Plus the chicken burns on the bottom before I can turn it. Do you think I should use a basket in the pan?

[mgrace]

AirForceLove, I'm no fried chicken expert, but have you tried getting the oil up to 375 or so and then putting the chicken in? If the chicken is cold, it will drop the temp of the oil as soon as you drop it in. Of course, I don't know how you get the temp to stay at 350.

[DallasLady]

Her fried chicken is the only way I have been able to make it. I get the oil up to 375 so that when the chicken goes in it comes down to 350. Until I bought the fry thermometer, my fried chicken was always burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.

[klanae]

Just an FYI, Paula is gunna be on Oprah Friday, February 2nd!!!

[Adaya]

Just an FYI, Paula is gunna be on Oprah Friday, February 2nd!!!

Great thanks!

[vjel]

Just an FYI, Paula is gunna be on Oprah Friday, February 2nd!!!

I saw the commercial for the show today. They look like they're having fun! I'll definitely be tuning in.

I've been on a baking kick lately and wanted something sweet and easy to make so I tried her Pineapple Upside Down Biscuit (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_35170,00.html) today. It was pretty good. I just have to get over that it's pineapple upside down BISCUIT and not cake.

[rene']

Bummer, I forgot to set the DVR for this.

[vjel]

I am watching Paula on Oprah now...they are having too much fun! Paula is a crack up, love her! I am shocked that Oprah tried the fried chicken AND took several bites of the sour cream pound cake!

"I'm your cook, not your doctor!" :)

[Adaya]

I just watched my recording of Paula on Oprah. She was so funny. I loved when she dropped the little dish in the mixer. OMG, that was so hilarious. She's so personable and fun.

That quote, "I'm your cook, not your doctor" is pretty good. I was wondering how she was gonna answer Oprah's question.

[Happyaugust]

Does anyone know if the Oprah show with Paula will be replayed? I'm so disappointed that I missed it!

[klanae]

Happyaugust- She replays her shows all the time but I do not know when it will be. But if I see it I will post it in here!

[Happyaugust]

Great, thanks klanae!

[mgrace]

Thought some of you fans would be interested in Paula's New Book: It Ain't All About the Cooking (http://www.bordersstores.com/search/title_detail.jsp?id=56298675).

[springprincess]

Oh my goodness, you must all go read her new book. I'm not quite finished with it yet, but let me tell, it is quite the juicy and scandalous read. I'm not sure exactly WHY she would want all of this printed about her, but hey, I'm not complaining. :)

[Adaya]

Oh my goodness, you must all go read her new book. I'm not quite finished with it yet, but let me tell, it is quite the juicy and scandalous read. I'm not sure exactly WHY she would want all of this printed about her, but hey, I'm not complaining. :)

Can you give us some hints about the juice and scandal? LOL!! I'm so nosy.

[psusna]

Paula's coming to Atlanta! From today's AJC PeachBuzz... (Adaya, there's a little tidbit from the book in here for you)

[snip]
According to pauladeen.com, Deen will sign books for Costco Perimeter members only from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 22 (for info: 770-352-8660), and she’ll do a discussion and Q&A at Emory University’s Glenn Auditorium at 7 p.m. April 23 (only pre-signed books will be available; for info: 404-370-8450).

And as she promised us months ago, our advance copy of “Ain’t” contains more than a few brutally frank moments.

For example, in the foreword, Deen writes: “If I could get back one wrong I did to my family, if I could choose some words I could take back and eat ‘em down so they would never have seen the light, it would be the day I told my son Jamie I hated him. I can barely write those words now. I love my sons more than life, but we were in the heat of the battle of starting a restaurant business … and I felt Jamie was pulling against me, rather than with me.”

On Sept. 8, Deen returns to the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Midtown for “Paula Deen Live,” a live cooking demo and Q&A session, similar to the format of her successful prime-time “Paula’s Party” show on Food Network. Tickets are $45-$65 with shows at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. For info: www.ticketmaster.com

[Adaya]

psusna, thanks for that info. I think I may try to catch her at Emory since I live close by.

[springprincess]

Just for a couple of examples, there's a 10-year affair with a married man, much cursing, sex, and just general hardships that most of us probably had no idea about. She is incredibly honest, and puts it all out there, and honestly, I kind of admire her even more. Absolutely nothing has been handed to her.

[Adaya]

Thanks springprincess. Paula certainly has a story to tell. I heard that she cursed like a sailor and smokes a lot....things that you wouldn't really guess from watching her on tv. Can't wait to read the book.

[Adaya]

I went to see Paula tonight and she was a riot! And she even brought Michael with her...what a cutie pie! She's so much more colorful and full of life in person....if you can imagine that. :) She was funny and up close and personal. She was supposed to sit on the stage, but told the hosts that she wanted to be "out there with the ones she loves." Those were her words.

I also read her book in 2 days. I honestly could not put it down. What a compelling story. She really put it all out there...the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you haven't read it, be sure you do. It's a wonderful story that any woman can identify with.

[MrsWufie]

I love Paula Deen, and my DH has never complained (nor has his dad) about any of the meals I've fixed out of her books.....

Just make sure you use your stick of butter ;) Seems like every one of her recipies call for a stick of butter :)

She's just precious!!

[Adaya]

Just make sure you use your stick of butter ;) Seems like every one of her recipies call for a stick of butter :)


Funny you say that b/c the host introduced her today as the baroness of butter. LOL!!

[kissmytiara]

I'm going to see Paula in August when she comes to Dallas! I cannot WAIT!

[kl12]

Love, Love, Love Paula's shows. She is so sweet and genuine. Plus I love that she is not the typical cooking show host who is a size 1. She looks like she really eats the things she makes. The pumpkin gooey butter cake is wonderful.

[Lizard]

OK, I am GOING to make that gooey butter cake this weekend... there are way too many positive comments about it and I've put it off for too long. :D

Her new book is only $14.99 on Amazon right now... so temping.

[Happyaugust]

For all of you Paula lovers, I just received her newsletter and it said she will be appearing on Oprah again this Thursday May 3rd. I will definitely be setting my DVR since I missed her last appearance!

[Adaya]

For all of you Paula lovers, I just received her newsletter and it said she will be appearing on Oprah again this Thursday May 3rd. I will definitely be setting my DVR since I missed her last appearance!

Can't wait to see that.

Also, I want to make one of those gooey butter cakes, but not pumpkin. I think she says there are many variations of the cake. I'm gonna look for different flavors of that recipe.

[vjel]

Can't wait to see that.

Also, I want to make one of those gooey butter cakes, but not pumpkin. I think she says there are many variations of the cake. I'm gonna look for different flavors of that recipe.

there are variations given at the bottom of this (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_20677,00.html?rsrc=search) page

[Adaya]

there are variations given at the bottom of this (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_20677,00.html?rsrc=search) page

vjel, you're awesome! Thanks. :)

eta: I think I'm gonna try the pineapple variation.

[Happyaugust]

The chocolate and peanut butter one is really good too...rich but oh so good!

[vwinkel]

For all of you Paula lovers, I just received her newsletter and it said she will be appearing on Oprah again this Thursday May 3rd. I will definitely be setting my DVR since I missed her last appearance!

Damn! I missed it.

[Happyaugust]

Damn! I missed it.

Vwinkel, set your tivo I just received another Paula newsletter saying that she will be appearing on Rachel Ray tomorrow the 11th for a Mother's Day show. :)

[vwinkel]

Vwinkel, set your tivo I just received another Paula newsletter saying that she will be appearing on Rachel Ray tomorrow the 11th for a Mother's Day show. :)

I was hoping for the Oprah show, but I will be sure to set my DVR for this show too! Thanks so much!

[Adaya]

Don't fret much over the Oprah show. Paula was a judge for the along with Carson for a group of women's cool inventions. She didn't get too much airtime, but when she did, she was really funny.

I'll be sure to tune into Rachel Ray tomorrow. I'm on vacation, so I'm sure I can catch it.

[Belm]

I'm another Paula fan. I just finished reading her new book - It Ain't All About the Cooking. She has lead an intersting life and really has come a long way.

On a cooking note, I tried the pinneaple variation of the gooey cake and everyone loved it.

[Adaya]

On a cooking note, I tried the pinneaple variation of the gooey cake and everyone loved it.

That's the one I wanna try. Glad it was a hit!

[lbs27]

I just finished her book too and it was really good. I haven't tried any of the "gooey" recipes, but I saw on online the other day for Gooey Butter Chocolate cookies--cake like consistency with powdered sugar on them. They look fabulous-- I might have to try them!

[kissmytiara]

I make those Gooey Chocolate Butter Cookies all the time -- everyone loves them and they are SO easy. Yum!