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 - Mornin Munchies
Release Date: 2009-08-08Bobby's in the kitchen and he helps Paula make some breakfast dishes, including a batch of Brown Sugar Bacon with a spicy kick, Bobby's Egg White Omelettes with spinach and tomatoes, a Deen favorite Smashed Potato Pancakes and Peaches & Cream Muffins. Then they'll wash it all down with Hot Spiced Tea.
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Episode 2 - It's All In the Family
Release Date: 2009-08-15Paula's son Jamie comes on and helps her make some Deen family classic dishes, with Brooke's Homemade Meatloaf, a Tomato Mac and Cheese and an English Pea Salad. Then for dessert, it's a perfect sweet on sweet ending with Toffee Gooey Butter Cakes and Icy Coffee Punch!
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Episode 3 - Sweet Sensations
Release Date: 2009-08-22Paula has the sweetest most sensational time as her friends Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, authors of Hello, Cupcake!, come on to make TV Dinner Cupcakes. You can't make a meal out of cupcakes alone so Paula then treats them to her Maple-Glazed Pork Chops and Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
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Episode 4 - La Vida Loca
Release Date: 2009-08-29Mexican chef Patricia Jinich is in and they're livin' la vida loca, y'all! First they make Crispy Fried Tacos with Salsa Verde. Next, they make Mexican White Rice topped with Fried Plantains, Then Paula shows Patricia how to Fried Ice Cream.
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Episode 5 - Kitchen Confessions
Release Date: 2009-09-05Today is all about being in the kitchen with friends! Paula and her friend Jeanie share some of their favorite recipes, startin' off with a deliciously sweet Corn Spoon Bread. Next, it's the fan favorite Lady & Sons' Chicken with White Wine Sauce. Then, it's Broccolini with Almonds, the perfect complement. Finally, Jeanie's decadent brownie recipe turns Paula's Turtle Trifle into a masterpiece!
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Episode 6 - Uptown Picnic
Release Date: 2009-09-12Donna Foltz joins Paula for a picnic as they make Mini Pork Sandwiches made with a roast and a spread. For sides, they make a Roasted Potato Salad covered with a creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, and a Spinach and Strawberry Salad made with the freshest ingredients in Georgia. Finally, Donna shares one of the treats from her childhood, her Candied Apples that will make any picnic perfect!
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Episode 7 - His & Hers
Release Date: 2009-09-19Michael's in the kitchen today and helps Paula make a Smokey Apple Cinammon Meatloaf, served up with a sweet Vidalia-Onion Pie, and yummy Carrot Bundles. We all know how Michael loves his coffee, so Paula will bake some Chocolate Cupcakes with Coffee Creme Filling.
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Episode 8 - Real Men Cook
Release Date: 2009-09-26Cookbook author Karega Kofi Moyo ("Real Men Cook") joins the show to prepare his signature dish Captain Kofi's Candlelight Catfish along with his hearty Quick Spicy Collards. Paula serves up her delicious Carrot Soufflé. Finally for dessert, Paula's got a citrusy treat: Orange Toffee-Almond Sandies and Orange Spiced Chai Tea.
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Episode 9 - Hiers Side
Release Date: 2009-10-03Today Paula is showing off her "Hiers Side" as her niece Corrie and nephew Jay stop by the kitchen! In honor of their daddy, they're making one of his favorites, Uncle Bubba's Shrimp Gumbo with a side of Bubba's Corn Muffins. Paula also steps in and makes some Deep Fried Pickles and a Banana Pudding that'll make you wanting seconds!
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Episode 10 - Farmer's Market
Release Date: 2009-10-10Model Melissa Keller stops by and helps Paula, Bobby and Jaime cook some of her momma's dishes with food from the farmer's market. They start off with Pork Chops with a Cranberry Mustard Sauce. Then, Paula whips up a Walnut Praline Brie and Fruit Platter. Next, Melissa hits it out of the park with her Brussel Sprouts. Finally, it's a two-layer, upside-down Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
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Episode 11 - Kid Krazy
Release Date: 2009-10-17Paula's niece and nephew are in the kitchen and Paula's making recipes that the kids are sure to love! First, they're making some cute and tasty Porcupine Balls. Then, it's the famous Green Eggs and Ham. Next, it's a super tasty Cheese Quesadilla. To finish it off - delicious and healthy Yogurt Pops!
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Episode 12 - Dine With the Deens
Release Date: 2009-10-24Bobby's in charge of the kitchen as he makes a Creamy Artichoke and Spinach Dip, and Butterscotch and Black Pepper Baby Carrots. Then Paula takes over and makes her Oven Fried Chicken. No dinner would be complete without dessert and Bobby makes his Rice Pudding with Dried Cherries. So pull up a chair and get ready to dine with the Deens!
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Episode 13 - Home Run
Release Date: 2009-10-31Paula's friend Dee Dee and her husband, baseball star Albert Pujols are in the kitchen to teach her about Dominican comfort food. First, they're cookin' Dee Dee's Red Beans & Rice. Then, Paula's cooking up the cheesiest Green Chili Squares. Next, you won't want to miss the secret ingredient to Dee Dee's Home Run Chicken. For the seventh-inning stretch, grab a slice of Paula's Fresh Tangerine Cake.