Cooking with Paula Deen

WELCOME TO 2021, Y’ALL! Boy, am I glad to see this new year full of new opportunities, new dishes, and, hopefully, much more quality time with loved ones than 2020 allowed. Last year was a challenging one for us all, but I’m optimistic that this year

Founded in 2018 by James Beard Award-winning chef Meherwan Irani to supply spices to restaurants across the Southeast, Spicewalla quickly became a staple brand in more than 500 commercial kitchens. Meherwan’s well-known restaurants in Georgia and Nor

A SHOPPING LIST OF INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE ALL THE MEALS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 81. Makes 4 to 6 servings 8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided3 tablespoons olive oil1 head garlic2 (8-o

Makes 6 servings 1 pound spicy Italian sausage½ cup minced red bell pepper½ cup minced onion½ cup minced celery3 cloves garlic, minced½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese½ cup bread crumbs¼ cup half-and-half¼ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon dried oregano¼

Makes about 3 quarts ½ pound dried navy beans3 tablespoons olive oil, divided½ cup chopped ham1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and diced5 cloves garlic, minced5 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika4½ teaspoons kosher sal

WHEN YOU THINK OF TUPELO, it’s likely that Elvis Presley comes to mind. And while this Southern city is widely known as the birthplace of the late, great rock ’n’ roll king, it’s also home to plenty of unique shops and attractions, a wide array of re

Makes 12 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm whole milk (120°)2 teaspoons honey1 (0.25-ounce) package instant yeast3¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled1 large egg, lightly bea

Makes about 1½ quarts 2 tablespoons canola oil2 cups chopped sweet onion1 pound collard greens, stemmed and chopped½ pound mustard greens, chopped½ pound Swiss chard, chopped2 cups low-sodium chicken stock1 smoked ham hock2 tablespoons hot sauce2 tea

VALENTINE’S DAY IS ALL ABOUT SHOWING YOUR LOVED ONES YOU CARE, and I like to share the love by baking something special and fun with my grandbabies. We have the best time adding the yummy Strawberry Buttercream to the cupcakes and choosing candy hear

Makes 1 (13x9-inch) cake (photo on page 61) 1 cup unsalted butter, softened1½ cups sugar4 large eggs, separated2 tablespoons lightly packed lemon zest2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon coconut extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups cake flour

At the recent, much-anticipated opening of the new Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee, Paula presented 2,000 pounds’ worth of her very own Paula Deen Home Cookin’ Dog Food to the Nashville Humane Association. Paula has alw

Makes 8 servings 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated deli pizza dough2 tablespoons Creole mustard12 thin slices soppressata12 thin slices deli ham1 cup olive salad1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese6 slices provolone cheese, halved1 large egg, lightly bea

Pot Roast Steak Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Bacon-Braised Mustard Greens Mushroom Medley Mud Hen Bars Makes 8 to 10 servings 3 heads garlic3 teaspoons olive oil5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed2½ tablespoons kosher salt, divided1 cup sour

Makes 1 loaf 3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon active dry yeast1½ cups warm water (105° to 110°) 1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and yeast until combined. Stir in 1½ cups warm water until combined. (Dough will

Makes 1 (9-inch) pie 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9 sheets), broken into pieces1 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped2 tablespoons granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened1½ cups crunchy peanut butter1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese,

Makes 8 to 10 servings (photo on page 38) 2 grapefruits2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon2 teaspoons honey1½ teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ cup olive oil1 head Napa cabbage