The Lady of The Lady & Sons
"You know it's a good recipe if it starts with a stick of butter."
-from the Paula's Home Cooking episode titled Cajun Cooking.
Paula Ann Groover, better known as Paula Deen (born Paula Ann Hiers on January 19, 1947), is a cook, restaurateur, writer, and TV personality who lives in Savannah, Georgia. She owns The Lady & Sons restaurant in Savannah, and runs it with her sons, Jamie and Bobby. She has also published four cookbooks. She is known for rising from the adversity of divorce and agoraphobia to become a successful businesswoman. -Wikipedia
Sure, everybody remembers the butter. Or her quaint "Southern Ways", but I can tell you - having grown up in the South, Ms. Deen is an example of a true "Belle". Being a "belle" has nothing to do with culture or upbringing. It's pure attitude, gentleness of spirit and true hospitality. Make everyone welcome. If you're from here, you'd understand. If you're not, Ms. Deen is the best example out there of the true south.
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Paula Deen In the News!
Which is your favorite Paula Deen show on Food Network?
Paula Deen's Cookbooks [butter not included]
Paula Deen's The Deen Family Cookbook
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Paula Deen: It Ain't All About the Cookin'
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Paula Deen Celebrates!: Best Dishes and Best Wishes for the Best Times of Your Life
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Bobby's Goulash- as seen on her TV show!
Serves 6 (unless, as Paula says, Bobby is eating)
2 pounds lean ground beef2 large yellow onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups water
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Break up the meat while sauteing. Spoon off any grease. Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, House Seasoning, and seasoned salt. Stir well. Place a lid on the pot and allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the elbow macaroni, stir well, return the lid to the pot, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat, remove the bay leaves, and allow the mixture to sit about 30 minutes more before serving.
Serve with garlic bread and a salad.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months. Use as a seasoning on meat and when cooking vegetables.
Now, HERE is some GOOD Butter!
Amish Style Roll Butter
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1Pound Soild Batch Churn Butter
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Butter, Clarified, 'Ghee', Organic, 13 oz.
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Paula Deen Links
- Paula Deen's newest website
- The butter juggernaut continues...
- The Lady & Sons - Paula Deen - Home Cooking, Fried Chicken, Collard Greens & Fried Green Tomatoes - Savannah, Georgia
- The Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, featuring Food Network chef Paula Deen's famous Southern home cooking; fried chicken, collard greens, fried green tomatoes.
- Paula Deen - Wikipedia
- Paula Deen From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
- TV : Paula Deen : Paula Deen : Food Network
- Meet Paula Deen, the queen of southern cuisine and home cooking.
Blogging Paula Deen
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Paula's Admirers!
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You know they read these when people start leaving comments! Paula is widely loved and admired. Tell her so here!
Richard Wiederman wrote
I have no doubt that Paula is a talented cook and personality, but her sexually charged comments are totally inappropriate for family viewing. I can not watch TV with my three daughters who are 3, 6 and 8. I don't know if she has young children, but if she does, I wonder if she would be ok with her young children watching her oogle over "Food Porn" and "Money Shots". I am no prude, but I have to tell you that I will never watch her show again. I tried to find a way to contact her on the Food Network, but to no avail. I've read how she managed to overcome a divorce and make a name for herself on $200. I guess she's a huge success in ratings, but in my book, she should be ashamed of herself. Sex, sex, sex... nothing else matters in the race for ratings. Someone should remind her that little children might be watching her TV show at 7PM and then they should wash her mouth out with soap and butter!
Richard Wiederman trumpet@optonline.net
Posted May 16, 2009
Bakar wrote
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Posted April 09, 2009
BabyFrog24 wrote...
I love to watch Paula Deen on the Food Network, she is a real down home southern gal. When I watch her on television she inspires me to get into the kitchen and cook. Paula has encouraged me to think outside of the box and make what I normally would not.
Posted February 17, 2009
Bobbie wrote
Mary Ann,
I found the recipe from Paula's show on the food network page. The url is below:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/frozen-banana-split-recipe/index.html
[in reply to Mary Ann]
Posted February 07, 2009
by Margaret_Schaut
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