Paula's Best Dishes (2008)
Paula's Best Dishes is a cooking show hosted by Paula Deen on Food Network On June 21, 2013, the Food Network announced that they would not renew Deen's contract due to controversy surrounding Deen's use of a racial slur and racist jokes in her restaurant, effectively cancelling the series.
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Episode 1 - Comfort Zone
Release Date: 2011-10-29Paula and her friends are making incredible dishes which will put you in your comfort zone. They're cooking Un-Stuffed Cabbage Soup With Meatballs that you won't believe. Then, Paula's showing the girls a savory Braised Beef Brisket served with a side of tasty and tangy Roasted Brussels Sprouts. To finish off on a sweet note, it's a Brioche Bread Pudding With Caramel Sauce!
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Episode 2 - Cravin' Italian
Release Date: 2011-11-05Paula and her good friend Cheryl Day are cookin' up a hearty Italian feast that is sure to satisfy all your cravings. First up is an appetizer that will tickle your taste buds, Cheesy Pizza Dip with perfect Pizza Crust Dippers. Then, it's a Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes and Basil that's both easy and flavorful. To top it all off, Cheryl's famous Tiramisu Baby Cakes will finish this meal.
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Episode 3 - Nawlins Bound
Release Date: 2011-11-12Donna Foltz helps Paula prepare some dishes that are N'awlins bound! A New Orleans Po-Boy with Gravy that's packed with flavor. They make another favorite with Donna's scrumptious Stuffed Artichokes that are so good they'll just melt in your mouth! To sweeten things up they're making a delectable Upside Down Apple-Praline Cake and mixing up a cool and creamy Warm Coffee Punch.
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Episode 4 - Gourmet At Home
Release Date: 2011-11-19Paula Deen and her son Jamie are bringing gourmet back home. First up is a dish that's almost too delicious to describe, Feta-Stuffed Shrimp. Then, nothing's more decadent than a Five-Star Filet Mignon Stuffed with Mushrooms and Onions. They serve up the perfect complement with a side of Au Gratin Carrots topped with a surprise salty crunchy crust.
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Episode 5 - Butterlicious
Release Date: 2011-11-26Paula and Sunny Anderson are cooking with one of Paula's favorite ingredients, Butter! Paula and Sunny are starting off with some Sour Cream Butter Biscuits to enjoy with some rich and tasty Butter-Braised Shrimp and Buttery Stone-Ground Grits. Sunny's buttering up Paula with her Butter-Pecan Ice Cream with Buttery Bananas that is truly out of this world!! Today's going to be a butterlicious day!
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Episode 6 - Southern Social
Release Date: 2011-12-03Nothing's better than a Southern social and Paula Deen and her good friend Martha Foose are kicking it off right. They begin with Martha's tasty Deviled Tomatoes. Next up is a true Southern classic, succulent Grilled Catfish with a deliciously savory Olive-Tomato Relish. They whip up a luscious Chocolate Chiffon Pie with a sinful Ginger Snap Crust and creamy Chocolate Egg Cream.
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Episode 7 - Ladies Luncheon
Release Date: 2011-12-10Paula's whipping up a ladies' luncheon, and she's bringing Susan Mason. The ladies are making some delicious Curry Pecan Deviled Eggs. Next, it's Susan's Crab Quiche and Tomato Pie, paired with a beautiful Orange, Strawberry, And Date Salad. Of course, no ladies' luncheon would be complete without the sweets, so they fix some Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Filled Cookie Sandwiches.
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Episode 8 - For the Love of Food
Release Date: 2011-12-17Paula's friend Dee Dee is on today for the love of food! She'll help Paula put a twist on some of their favorites. First up, it's some delicious but simple "South Meets West" Quesadillas. Then, they're frying up Dee Dee's Empanadas With An Aioli Dipping Sauce that are so delicately delicious, they will just fall apart in your mouth. For dessert, it's sweet and satisfying Coconut Whoopie Pies.
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Episode 9 - Southern Special
Release Date: 2011-12-24Jaime and Paula are fixin' up some specials! First up, it's a creamy Artichoke Dip that's so rich it'll melt away in your mouth. Family friends Amy Martin and Suzette Wagner stop by to help with a Southern favorite, Sour Cream Pork Chops with an amazing Vidalia Onion Gravy over the cheesiest Grits. Lastly, they're serving up an over the top Punch Bowl Cake bursting with fruity flavor.
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Episode 10 - Remember the Classics
Release Date: 2011-12-31Paula and Bobby are remembering the classics. They're starting this meal off right with Fried Chicken Skewers with a simply perfect Lemon Garlic Sauce. Then, Paula's friend Christy Jordan comes by to help make a lip smacking Bacon-Pimiento Mac And Cheese that will have you saying, 'Yes please!' For dessert, they're whipping up a tasty Vanilla Wafer Cake.