About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. The Lighter Side
Aired 8 January 2011 • 30 min
Paula and Bobby are in the kitchen today to make some of their favorite light and simple dishes. First, they're firing up some Chicken Kabobs topped with Grilled Green Onions. Then, it's a delicious Grilled Tuna with Olive Tapenade. They're taking coleslaw to a whole new level with Sweet and Spicy Cole Slaw. For dessert, it's Sweet Black Cherry Crisps and a Tropical Fruit
2. Spring Fever
Aired 15 January 2011 • 30 min
Jaime and Brooke are in the kitchen today and they're starting off by helping Paula make a batch of Flower Power Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting. Then, Brooke's going to show us her Meemaw's Texas Tumbleweed Candy. Finally, Brooke's friend Kate stops by to show us how to make a Sour Cream Yellow Cake. These sweet treats will put you in spring fever!
3. Fan-Tastic
Aired 22 January 2011 • 30 min
Today Jaime and Paula are tailgatin' with some of their favorite recipes like Jalapeno Bottle Caps with a Blue Cheese Dip. Next, you'll want to celebrate when you have their BBQ Chicken in Cornbread Cups. Your guests are sure to cheer when you make some Homemade Mini Corn Dogs. Finally, they're goin' long with a Double-Fudge Bread Pudding with Chocolate Whipped Topping. It's gonna be fan-tastic!
4. Always Room for Chocolate
Aired 29 January 2011 • 30 min
Stan Strickland from Savannah's Candy Kitchen stops by to help Paula make her chocolate dreams for all the sweet tooths, it's a Chocolate Explosion Cheesecake. Then Stan makes a Chocolate Almond Brickle. To round off these creations, a new friend stops by lends a hand with the Chocolate Cream Puffs with Hazelnut Filling. With these recipes, there will always be room for chocolate!
5. St. Lucia Remembered
Aired 5 February 2011 • 30 min
Paula and her boys are reliving their family trip to St. Lucia through the food! First, it's some zesty Jerk Shrimp Kebabs. Then, Jerk Wontons with Caribbean Salsa. Bobby steps up and makes Coconut Orange Cashew Rice. Finally, these Frozen Chocolate Bananas with Coconut are delicious. So grab your boat shoes and relive the Deen family vacation to St Lucia with Paula!
6. Sweet Touch
Aired 12 February 2011 • 30 min
Paula's and Jaime are adding a sweet touch to their dishes. Startin' off, they're making some sweet, sweet Tomato Tarts and sweet Green Bean Bundles with Bacon Vinaigarette. Jaime puts together a sweet twist on an old favorite with an amazing Pork Chops & Blackberries. Finally, they've got a Pink Lemonade Layer Cake that's just bound to put a smile on your face.
7. Hangin' Out
Aired 19 February 2011 • 30 min
Paula and Bobby and hangin' out and they're whippin' up a Fried Pickled Okra with Creamy Chipotle Dip. Then a with Lemon Cole Slaw with Raisins. Later, it's Bobby's version of burgers & fries, a Turkey Black Bean Burger with Corn Salsa and a side of Cheater's Fries with Cajun Seasoning. And you can't have a burger and fries without a milkshake, so they make a classic Chocolate Malted Milkshake.
8. Dinner Party
Aired 26 February 2011 • 30 min
Jaime and Paula are doing a dinner party today, and they're startin' with a tangy appetizer, Buffalo Chicken Skewers. Next, it's a dish that's jam-packed with flavor, Sausage & Peach Stuffed Pork Chops served alongside some Roasted Cauliflower. Finally, Paula's Brownie-Raspberry Trifle's gonna blow you away. Try some of these dishes at your next dinner party!
9. Classic Family Favorites
Aired 5 March 2011 • 30 min
Paula and Bobby are doing family favorite recipes today, startin' off with a Cheesy Shrimp Dip. Then, they're makin' Aunt Peggy's Meatloaf. It's the boys' childhood favorite: Fried Potato Cakes. Finally, it's on to a sweet finish, with a Chocolate Pecan Layer Cake. Add these recipes to your dinner table!
10. Lunchin on the Lawn
Aired 12 March 2011 • 30 min
Jaime's over in Paula's kitchen to make some dishes that are perfect for lunchin' on the lawn. They'll be starting off with some Prosciutto Stuffed Mushrooms. Then they've got some Lime Shrimp Lettuce Wraps. Next, it's Jaime's colorful and Zesty Potato Salad. Don't forget dessert; Paula's making a Ginger Biscuit Cake. These dishes are so good, they might not even make it to the lawn!
11. Pocket Friendly Meals
Aired 19 March 2011 • 30 min
Jaime and Paula start by making a mouthwatering Nutty Orange Chicken Salad. Then, it's a Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich topped with a bacon horseradish sauce. It's the perfect side, when they make a Deep Fried Squash. Later, a family friend stops in and helps them make a delicious, yet thrifty Peanut Butter Parfait. It's good food, at a fair price!
12. Gettin' Cozy
Aired 26 March 2011 • 30 min
Hey Y'all, Bobby's in the kitchen today with Paula and they're gettin' cozy with some down home comfort food. They're starting with a Sausage White Bean & Swiss Chard Soup. Then, it's a stupendous sandwich, the Monster Club. Finally, they're making a Decadent Doughnuts with a Chocolate Glaze. This is a meal you won't have to take off the fuzzy slippers to make!
13. Ladies With Love
Aired 2 April 2011 • 30 min
Paula's friend Dora from the Lady & Sons' is in and they're going to be startin' off with Dora's Baked Spaghetti which will put a swing in your step. Then, another dear friend, Ineata is in to challenge Paula to a cheesy biscuit baking contest, and Paula makes her Lady and Sons' Cheese Biscuits. Finally, it's one of the most decadent desserts: Chocolate Trifle.