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 - Fireplace Cooking
Release Date: 2008-11-01Today, food historian Jim Gay from Colonial Williamsburg stops in to teach Paula how to cook the old fashioned way in her fireplace. First, we're making a scrumptious Apple Charlotte. Then, it's the best Baked Beans you'll ever eat. You can't have a feast without hot buttery Biscuits. To finish it off, it's a Colonial classic with Steak and Ale!
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Episode 2 - Paula Goes Italian
Release Date: 2008-11-08Paula's got more dough than an armored car as today she's going Italian! Patrick Rogers from Vinnie Van Go-Go's in Savannah comes on the show and helps Paula make Baked and Fried Calzones, as well as a Cioppino Seafood Stew. Then, save room for dessert as they make Chocolate Dipped Cannolis!
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Episode 3 - Memory Buffet
Release Date: 2008-11-15Today Paula's walkin' down memory lane to share some Lady & Sons recipes that a few of their celebrity guests have really enjoyed. We're starting off with a tender and juicy Pot Roast with a side of Mashed Rutabagas. Have them coming back for more with a heaping slice of the Lady & Sons Frozen Chocolate Mousse Pie. Finally, we're making Vidalia Onion Relish top those crispy Fried Green Tomatoes.
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Episode 4 - Turkey Time
Release Date: 2008-11-22Paula's favorite holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Paula's cousin Johnnie pops in to help Paula with her feast, starting with a butter rubdown for her Roast Turkey. Then, it's on to a family favorite - Apple Cranberry Stuffing. Next, we're making a Thanksgiving staple - with a twist! Paula makes Smashed Potatoes, Parsnips, and Rutabagas. Johnnie shows us how to make her famous Pumpkin Rum Pie.
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Episode 5 - Deen Night In
Release Date: 2008-11-29Paula's in the kitchen with Bobby today as they cook up some of Bobby's favorite dishes. Today's main course is Bobby's Baked Tilapia with a side of Almond Rice Pilaf and some tasty Carrot, Zucchini and Squash Ribbons. For dessert, Paula prepares a Fresh Fruit with Creamy Custard. To wash it down they're making some Mint Lemon-Limeade.
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Episode 6 - Big Bites
Release Date: 2008-12-06Paula's in the kitchen with Bobby today as they cook up some of Bobby's favorite dishes. Today's main course is Bobby's Baked Tilapia with a side of Almond Rice Pilaf and some tasty Carrot, Zucchini and Squash Ribbons. For dessert, Paula prepares a Fresh Fruit with Creamy Custard. To wash it down they're making some Mint Lemon-Limeade.
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Episode 7 - Cater Me This
Release Date: 2008-12-13We're in for a treat today! Paula and her friend Susan Mason, one of the most fabulous caterers in Savannah, are catering for themselves. First they make a delicious Asparagus Quiche, then some irresistable Shrimp Crostinis. And you won't want to miss Susan's elegant Fried Oyster Spoons. FOr dessert, it's Paula's scrumptious Strawberry Tiramisu Bites!
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Episode 8 - Seafood Shack
Release Date: 2008-12-20Bubba joins Paula today to cook up some of his restaurant favorites, starting with a Crab Stuffed Flounder that's topped with crab butter and a yummy cheesy Squash Casserole. Plus, he's going to share Aunt Trina's recipe for Shrimp Boulettes. Paula will finish everything off with her version of a Frozen Banana Split.
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Episode 9 - Fried Christmas
Release Date: 2008-12-27Happy Holidays, y'all! Paula is cookin' a Deep Fried Ham topped with a sweet pineapple glaze with Leanne Morgan. Then they're whipping up some Loaded Mashed Potatoes and some Deep Fried Asparagus with a Creole dipping sauce. And it's a perfect Christmas treat for dessert - Red Velvet Bread Pudding. So join Paula and watch her make a Christmas feast that's fit to be fried!
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Episode 10 - Lovey Dovey Dinner
Release Date: 2009-01-03Michael and Paula are preparing a lovey dovey meal and Paula's treating her man to a succulent Minted Lamb, a Smashed Potato Cake overloaded with toppings, and a beautiful Southern Cornbread Salad. For dessert, spread the love with a Simply Delicious Strawberry Cake.
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Episode 11 - Restaurant Review
Release Date: 2009-01-10Today Dustin Walls and Bobby visit to cook some specials that come from straight from the restaurant menu. They have a Grilled Tilapia with Peach BBQ Sauce, which goes perfectly with the Corn & Asparagus Salad. Another favorite from the restaurant is the Three Meat Pasta, and for dessert, it's a Frozen Key Lime Pie!
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Episode 12 - Southern Spin
Release Date: 2009-01-17Musician Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band joins Paula in the kitchen today to help out and share some of his favorite recipes. Paula's going to make a Butternut Squash Casserole. Then, Zac's going to cook Fried Venison Medallions with Feta Dipping Sauce and pair that with a Baked Vidalia Onion with Morel Butter. Finally, they finish it off with a rich, delicious Butterscotch Pie
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Episode 13 - Lunch Break
Release Date: 2009-01-24Stratton Leopold, owner of Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah joins Paula and together they make The Lady's Waffle Cones, Leopold's Huckleberry Sauce, Salmon Burgers, Parmesan and Garlic Potato Chips, and some Corny Coleslaw!