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Hi, y’all!
This book is my proudest achievement so far, and I just have to tell y’all why I am so excited about it. It’s a book of classic dishes, dedicated to a whole new generation of cooks—for every bride, graduate, and anyone who has a love of a great Southern meal. My family is growing and expanding all the time. We’re blessed with marriages and grandbabies, and so sharing these recipes for honest, down-home dishes feels like passing a generation’s worth of stovetop secrets on to my family, and yours.
I’ve been cooking and eating Southern food my whole life, and I can tell you that every meal you make from this book will be a mouthful of our one-of-akind spirit and traditions. These recipes showcase the diversity and ingenuity of Southern cuisine, from Cajun to Low-Country and beyond, highlighting the deep cultural richness of our gumbos and collards, our barbecues and pies. You may remember a few beloved classics from The Lady & Sons, but nearly all of these recipes are brand-new—and I think you’ll find that they are all mouthwateringly delicious. It is, without a doubt, a true Southern cooking bible.
I sincerely hope that this book will take its place in your kitchen for many years to come, as I know it will in mine. Here’s to happy cooking—and the best part, happy eating, y’all!
Best dishes,
Paula Deen
Make no mistake: Paula Deen's first full-length cookbook in more than two years is her best yet. You can't beat this Southern cooking bible for comprehensiveness; it contains 325 recipes, 80% of them new to this book; 100 how-to illustrations; and Paula's down home cooking tips will make you more savvy and confident in the kitchen.
— Edward Ash-Milby
Paula Deen is the bestselling author of twelve books and an Emmy Award–winning Food Network television star. She was born and raised in Albany, Georgia. She later moved to Savannah, where she started The Bag Lady catering company. The business took off and evolved into The Lady & Sons restaurant, which is located in Savannah’s historic district and specializes in Southern cooking. She also co-owns Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House with her brother. Paula publishes a bimonthly magazine, Cooking with Paula Deen, and is a regular guest on QVC, where she sells her books and food products.
Melissa Clark is the author of thirty-two cookbooks, including her latest, Cook This Now. She is a New York Times food columnist, and her work has also appeared in Food & Wine, Gilt Taste, and other publications.
CHEESY SOUTHERN QUICHE WITH COUNTRY HAM
I baked my share of quiches back before I opened the restaurant, when I was catering. Everyone adores a rich, eggy pie like this, and I think it's the prettiest thing for a brunch buffet.
SERVES 6 TO 8
Paula's Flaky Piecrust Dough (page 339) or store-bought piecrust
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half
¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces thinly sliced fully cooked country ham, cut into ½-inch-wide strips
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small bits
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll the dough out to a 3/8-inch thickness and line a 9-inch pie plate. Line the dough with foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, then remove the foil and beans or weights and bake for 5 to 7 minutes longer.
2. Take the crust out of the oven, but leave the oven on and increase the oven temperature to 375°F. Brush the bottom of the crust with the egg white and sprinkle evenly with the cheese. Return the crust to the oven and bake until lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, prepare the custard by whisking together the whole eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
4. Lay the ham over the bottom of the partially baked crust and carefully pour in the custard.
Dot the top with the butter pieces and return to the oven. Bake until the top of the quiche is puffed up and golden and the middle is almost set, 25 to 35 minutes. Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes on the counter. That middle will keep on cooking gently. By the time you cut into it, the quiche should be good and set so that your slices come out nice and clean.
PierreLeChat
Posted October 12, 2011
It's Paula Deen, so YES, it has fantastic recipes and her wonderful down-home, charming style of sharing her food passion! I was disappointed that there are no pictures though. There are illustrations for techniques, such as properly placing a cooking therometer in a pot. Why are pictures a big deal in recipe books? They bring your imagination to life in a very vivid way that makes you anxious to run to your kitchen and get started right away! And after all, isn't actually cooking the goal of a recipe book? Not convinced yet? Take a look at Rose Levy Birnbaum's Pie and Pastry Bible or her Cake Bible. I dare you to do that and not race to your kitchen to get started baking! Other than the omission of photographs, this book is great, full of wonderful recipes and Paula-ness, and most definitely a keeper for anyone who takes delight in preparing great food.
23 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 11, 2011
Good book, but not enough pictures. I saw Paula talking about the book and it sounded like there would be alot of pictures, but not the case. But other wise a very good book. I like it alot.
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Posted December 27, 2011
I am not a huge Paula Deen fan. Her laugh tends to grate my nerves at times. From time to time, though, I do watch her show and have found that I like some of her recipes. This book was given to me as a Christmas present. The day after Christmas I made the buttermilk pancakes and the first words out of my daughters mouth after her first bite was "these are delicious; they are the best pancakes ever!" That says a lot coming from a 13 yr old picky eater. I will definitely try a majority of the other recipes.
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Posted January 5, 2012
The guy who said these recipes are loaded with fat must be on a diet. This cookbook has great recipes and I love the personal stories Paula wrote at the beginning of each recipe.
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 5, 2012
The food in paulas mind is unhealthy, fatty, and inhuman.
I can imagine her saying "lets take this healthy spinnach and put it in the fryer"
EAT AT YOUR OWN RISK
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Posted February 25, 2012
Im paula biggest fan . Stood in line for hours so she could sign book and somebody stole it . Wish i could afford this book , but single mom of 3 girls keeps me poor . Love u paula .
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Posted December 16, 2011
Looked at this in the store. The majority of Paula Deen's recipes are heavily laden with high fat and carbohydrate content.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I bought this book the day Paula was scheduled in Tyler Texas for a book signing. I collect cookbooks and have always made it a #1 priority to buy books with pictures because they are so mouth watering. This new book of hers needs no pics. This is such a user friendly book and easy recipes for people who don't have a lot of time in the kitchen. This is such a well thought out book, Thank You Paula Deen, for a wonderful addition to my collection. (My Favorite Meatloaf) wonderful flavor. Happy Cooking, now go buy it!!!
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Posted September 8, 2011
I love paula dean and i cant wait for this book!
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Posted March 11, 2013
Contains nothing new. I can get all of these recipes online, with better instructions and details. Don't waste your money.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I found this book to be what it says... the bible of cooking.
This book literally changed my life.
Now, I too recently was diagnosed with diabetes, but I don't attribute this to Southern Cooking, that is just blasphemy.
Southern Cooking is the proper way to live. I loved the passion, the humor, the words that say "I love food".
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Posted April 27, 2012
Not many recipes I will use. I am very disapppointed. I wish I had purchased The Deen Brothers. I get Paula Deen's Magazine and thought I would like one of her cookbooks. I made a bad choice.
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Posted April 19, 2012
Put it in the fryer.
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Posted March 21, 2012
Paula did it again! Fabulous recipes that can be trimmed down for those of us who are counting fat, calories, and so on. Or, just enjoy them as Paula intended them to be. Either way, you will find no disappointments!
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Posted January 30, 2012
Great cookbook. Can't wait to give the recipes a try. Anything by Paula Deen has been a hit in this house :)
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Posted January 28, 2012
This book is full of tasty snacks for you and your whole family
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Posted January 16, 2012
This is a great cookbook. It has a good variety of recipes, which are easy to follow.
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Posted January 11, 2012
Good recipes, Good directions and good results!
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Posted January 6, 2012
I have 4 other Paula Deen cookbooks. There seems to be some overlapping of recipes from my previous collection, but if this is your first Paula cookbook, you can't go wrong. And if you are a Paula collector, you won't mind a few duplicates. SHE'S STILL GREAT!
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Posted January 3, 2012
This is definitely worth purchasing!!!
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Hi, y’all!
This book is my proudest achievement so far, and I just have to tell y’all why I am so excited about it. It’s a book of classic dishes, dedicated to a whole new generation of cooks—for every bride, graduate, and anyone who has a love of a great Southern meal. My family is growing and expanding all the time. We’re blessed with marriages and grandbabies, and so sharing these recipes for honest, down-home dishes feels like passing a ...