Cooking with Paula Deen Family Meals 2022

Home-Cooked Comfort Sitting around the table with my family enjoying good Southern cookin’ is hands down my favorite way to bring everyone together. From chattin’ about what we got into during the day to laughing over old memories, when you’ve got your loved ones nearby and a good meal to dig into, there’s just nothin’ better. For most of the week, I like to have some quick and easy meals in mind that won’t require too many pots and pans but are still satisfying and flavorful. You’ll find about 20 recipes that’ll do just that in chapters 1 and 2. From soups and sandwiches to steak dinners and sheet pan meals, these weeknight-friendly favorites are recipes I make for my family day in and day out. By the time I get to the…

Chunky Tomato Soup and Spicy Grilled Cheese Makes 4 servings Soup: ¼ cup olive oil2 medium onions, chopped (about 1½ cups)1½ tablespoons minced garlic3 tablespoons all-purpose flour3 cups chicken broth1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes1½ tablespoons tomato paste1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning½ teaspoon ground black pepperFresh basil, to serve Sandwiches: 4 medium poblano peppers8 slices brioche sandwich bread8 slices Monterey Jack cheese with peppers12 slices thick-cut peppered bacon,* cooked until crisp8 slices Muenster cheese4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1. For soup: In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until well combined; cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in broth until combined. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce…

Roasted Shrimp and Veggies Makes 4 servings 1 pound baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large)4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided, plus more to taste1 (12-ounce) package broccoli florets1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces¼ cup unsalted butter2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning1 large lemon, zested and juiced1½ pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on)2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; spray parchment with cooking spray. 2. On prepared pan, toss together potatoes, 2 teaspoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until combined; spread in a single layer. 3. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn potatoes, and push to one side of…

Casual Comfort ∙ SUNDAY SUPPER ∙ MENU Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy Quick Red Beans and Rice Browned Butter Broccolini Fruit and Cream Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust Fried Pork Chops with Tomato Gravy Makes 6 servings ½ cup all-purpose flour1½ teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper6 (1-inch-thick) bone-in center-cut pork chops4 tablespoons canola oil4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion1 cup whole milk½ cup tomato sauce½ cup chicken stockGarnish: chopped fresh parsley 1. In a shallow dish, stir together flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge pork in flour mixture, and set aside. Reserve flour mixture. 2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add half of chops; cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, and let…

Caramel Pecan Brownies Makes about 16 2 (12-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips, divided1 cup unsalted butter¾ cup granulated sugar½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar4 large eggs2 tablespoons instant coffee granules1 tablespoon vanilla extract¾ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup pecan flour (see Kitchen Tip)½ teaspoon kosher salt2½ cups pecan halvesCaramel Sauce (recipe follows) 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with baking spray with flour. 2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 package chocolate chips and butter on high in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total). Let cool for 10 minutes. 3. Whisk sugars, eggs, coffee granules, and vanilla into chocolate mixture. Stir in flours and salt until combined. Spread half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle 1¼ cups pecans and half of remaining chocolate…

APPETIZERS AND SNACKS Baked White Bean and Rosemary Dip 71 Herb-Stuffed Mushrooms 60 BREADS Angel Biscuits 67 Cheddar-Dill Beer Bread 85 Cheesy Garlic French Bread 71 Chocolate Zucchini Muffins 80 Glazed Lemon Berry Bread 92 Mozzarella Breadsticks 61 Orange Poppy Seed Loaves 88 Rosemary and Pepper Jelly Quick Bread 84 DESSERTS Bobby’s Gooey Butter Cake 89 Brown Sugar Pie 67 Caramel Pecan Brownies 77 Chocolate Mocha Cake 61 Coffee-and-Cream Blondies 81 Fruit and Cream Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust 55 Orange Vanilla Cookies 93 Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars 96 Spice Cake with Maple Sour Cream Frosting 74 FROSTINGS, GLAZES, AND SAUCES Caramel Sauce 77 Creamy Coffee Frosting 61 Creamy Red Wine Dressing 71 Maple Sour Cream Frosting 74 Orange Glaze 88 MAIN DISHES Apricot-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin and Green Beans 45 Bacon-Wrapped Catfish with Zucchini and Peppers 41 Beef Tips in Gravy with Honey Carrots 29 Catfish with Vegetable Brown Rice 12 Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken and Broccoli 44 Chicken and Bell Pepper Tacos 36 Chicken, Ham,…