Cooking with Paula Deen Southern Suppers 2022

Food for Your Soul No matter what you call it, the last meal of the day sure is a special one. The setting sun brings everybody inside for something hot and yummy, and it’s a time to gather around the table and share stories of the day. I treasure home-cooked meals enjoyed over heartfelt conversation, and I am sure you do, too. You’ll find everything you need to put a hearty supper on the table within these pages. There are classic Southern bakes like Cracklin’ Cornbread (page 16) and Bacon-Pimiento Cheese Muffins (page 20), quick-fix meals like my Turkey-Broccoli Alfredo (page 29) and Ravioli Vegetable Lasagna (page 41), and fried favorites like Buttermilk Fried Catfish and Shrimp (page 40) and Peanut-Crusted Fried Chicken Fingers (page 40). I also included a chapter that will…

French Bread Loaves Makes 2 (15-inch) loaves 2½ cups warm water (105° to 110°)2 tablespoons sugar2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon salt7 to 8 cups bread flourCornmeal, for sprinkling 1. In a medium bowl, combine 2½ cups warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. 2. In a very large bowl, combine oil, salt, and yeast mixture; beat with a mixer at low speed until smooth. Gradually add 5 cups flour, beating until smooth. Gradually beat in enough remaining 2 to 3 cups flour until a soft dough forms. 3. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. 4. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise…

Honey-Mustard Steak-and-Onion Kabobs Makes 6 to 8 servings ¾ cup olive oil¼ cup whole-grain Dijon mustard¼ cup honey2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce1 teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon salt3 pounds boneless sirloin steak, cut into 2-inch pieces2 red onions, cut into wedges 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, honey, parsley, Sriracha, pepper, and salt. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine oil mixture and steak. Seal bag, and shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. 2. Let steak stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 3. Spray grill with nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350° to 400°). 4. Remove steak from bag, discarding marinade. Thread steak and onion onto metal skewers. 5. Grill, covered with grill lid, until an instant-read thermometer inserted…

Glazed Acorn Squash Makes 4 to 6 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 large acorn squash, sliced ½ inch thick and seeded1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper6 tablespoons fig preserves2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. 2. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil onto prepared pan. Place squash on pan; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 3. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring preserves and vinegar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Drizzle onto squash; serve immediately. Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole Makes 4 to 6 servings 5 tablespoons butter1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms1 cup chopped yellow onion1 (8-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice blend with seasoning2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme1…

Cinnamon-Spiced Brownies Makes about 18 2 cups granulated sugar1¼ cups Dutch process cocoa powder1 cup unsalted butter, melted¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1¼ teaspoons kosher salt1¼ teaspoons instant espresso powder4 large eggs, room temperature1½ cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon ground red pepperCinnamon Frosting (recipe follows)Garnish: chopped chocolate 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over sides of pan. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and red pepper. Fold flour mixture into sugar mixture just…

∙ FAMILY FISH FRY ∙ MENU Buttermilk Fried Catfish and Shrimp p. 40 Dilled Three-Bean Salad p. 59 Twice-Baked Potato Salad p. 59 Fresh Corn and Thyme Corn Sticks p. 12 Orange Almond Sheet Cake p. 85 ∙ EASTER SUNDAY ∙ MENU Pineapple- and Pepper Jelly-Glazed Ham p. 28 Pimiento Cheese Mashed Potato Casserole p. 62 Herb and Cheese Asparagus Tart p. 62 Mandarin Orange and Red Onion Salad p. 58 Strawberry Tiramisù p. 76 ∙ TEX-MEX FIESTA ∙ MENU Pulled Pork Enchiladas p. 36 Refried Red Beans p. 66 Southern Spanish Rice p. 63 Southwestern Chopped Salad p. 63 Cinnamon-Spiced Brownies p. 73 ∙ COZY COMFORT∙ MENU Garlic, Herb, and Citrus Roasted Chicken p. 33 Lemon-Garlic Roasted Green Beans p. 67 Walnut Orzo Pilaf p. 67 Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding p. 81 ∙ FALL HARVEST ∙ MENU Herbed Pork Roast p. 41 Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole p. 49 Glazed Acorn Squash p. 49 Roasted Broccolini…