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 - Southern BBQ With a Twist
Release Date: 2012-10-27Today Paula and her friend Jamika Pessoa are giving a twist to some classic BBQ dishes. First up they're making a Layered Salad that's chock full of veggies. Then Jamika puts her own spin on some delicious Southern Baked Beans. For dessert, Paula's making her Banana Doodle Cookies. Finally, they're going to fry up some Spare Ribs and dip them in Paula's Honey BBQ Sauce.
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Episode 2 - Grill Zone
Release Date: 2012-11-03Today Paula's got Bart Bell in the kitchen and they're grillin' up a storm! First up on the menu is Paula's Grilled Pasta Vegetable Salad. Then Paula makes her Grilled Chicken with an Orange Basil Sauce. Then Bart makes a dish you've gotta see to believe: Grilled Chaurice with Oysters Kena. They keep on grilling right through dessert with Paula's Grilled Mint Grapefruit.
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Episode 3 - Dad Food
Release Date: 2012-11-10Today's show is all about fathers: what they like to eat and what they like to cook. Jaime joins Paula in the kitchen to make some dad-friendly dishes, combining yummy goodness cookin' up Pork Chops with Potatoes and a Black Pepper White Gravy. Paula's Creamy Roasted Cauliflower is irresistable. And you won't be able to say no to Grandmother Hiers' Butternut Cake.
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Episode 4 - Cooling Off
Release Date: 2012-11-17Paula and her friend Lauren Alaina are heating things up today with some cool summer dishes. First up it's a Spicy Chimichurri Coleslaw to top off some tasty Cheeseburgers. Next, it's an oldie but goodie: Potato Egg Salad. Finally, Lauren serves up a dessert of Blackberry Cobbler. Cool off your summer with these hot dishes!
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Episode 5 - Kiddie Friendly
Release Date: 2012-11-24Paula's got the Gourmet Dad, Dean McDermott in the kitchen and he's going to share his tips on some dishes that'll be a delight for the kids and the bigs as well. They start with Dean's Icky Sticky Chicken before moving on to Paula's Peanut Butter Pancakes. Finally, they'll make a Veggie Dip that's out of this world and Sugar Cookies for everyone to sink their teeth into!
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Episode 6 - Up & At 'Em
Release Date: 2012-12-01Country singer Rodney Atkins comes on and Paula prepares a scrumptious breakfast to send him and his crew off full. She starts off with a delicious French Toast Panini with Ham and Scrambled Eggs. Then Rodney's got his favorite breakfast of Fried Eggs and Oysters that he's making for Paula. Finally, Paula's making some quick Skillet Sausages and a cool Frozen Strawberry Milk to wash it all down!
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Episode 7 - Bold Southern Basics
Release Date: 2012-12-08Today, Jaime and Bobby are helping out in the kitchen and they're cookin' up some Southern staples - with a twist! First, they're cooking up Shrimp & Grits. Then Jaime shows Paula and Bobby how to make some good old country comfort food with his Sunday Stout Pot Roast. Bobby keeps it light with his Fresh Tomato Salad.
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Episode 8 - For What Ails You
Release Date: 2012-12-15Paula and Bobby are makin' some dishes that'll cure what ails you and if they don't, nothing will. Paula's going to make Bobby one of his favorites, Chicken and Dumplings. Then Bobby will take care of Paula with his Apple and Walnut Salad. For dessert, it's Orange Blossoms. Make these dishes today and you'll keep the doctor away!
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Episode 9 - Belly Fillers
Release Date: 2012-12-22Edward Lee joins Paula today to show her some of his dishes which mix Asian flavor with Southern soul food. They're going to make some Southern comfort dishes with a unique Korean twist. First up it's Ed's take on Fried Chicken and Waffles. Paula shows Ed how she does it with Turnips Stuffed with Wintergreens. They'll finish it all off with a refreshing drink, Blueberry Limeade.
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Episode 10 - Classin' Up The Weekday Meal
Release Date: 2012-12-29Paula's getting ready to have a little dinner party with the girls. The main course is an Herb Stuffed Porkloin with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes. This goes perfectly alongside Paula's savory Caesar Salad. For dessert, Brandon's treating everyone to his Bananas Foster. Class up your weekday meal with these simple and easy dishes!
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Episode 11 - Ultimate Party Favorites
Release Date: 2013-01-05Jeff Foxworthy joins Paula to make some classic party dishes that are so good you'll find any excuse to have a party. First up, Jeff and Paula are making Mile High Nachos with a Southern Queso Dip. Then Paula makes a downhome favorite with Chili Mac. No Deen party is complete without Uncle Bubba's Shrimp Quesadillas. They'll toast to the meal with some Georgia Peach Sweet Tea.
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Episode 12 - Surf and Surf
Release Date: 2013-01-12David Venable comes on and helps Paula cook up some of their favorite dishes. First up will be a Cornmeal Dusted Tilapia with a Lemon Tartar Sauce. Then, it's the perfect side dish, Roasted Parmesan Lemon Broccoli. David shows Paula how to make his White Bean and Sundried Tomato Dip. And a sweet man needs a sweet finish so Paula makes her Grandma's Iced Georgia Cookie Squares!
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Episode 13 - The Perfect Lunch
Release Date: 2013-01-19Paula's friend Sabrina Soto is stopping by to help Paula make a real Cuban feast! She's starting off with a gigantic Cuban Sandwich with some of Paula's pickles. Then Sabrina shows Paula how to make Yucca Fries. Finally, we're finishing things off with a Banana Cream Parfait that's gonna get us moving on to a Cuban beat.