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Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More Than 300 Recipes
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 sh...more
Hardcover, 480 pages
Published
October 11th 2011
by Simon & Schuster
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This book has gotten some harsh reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Too few pictures, too many recycled recipes, too much Southern cornball dialogue. Paula Deen said in a recent interview she wants this book to be a staple of every kitchen, like The Joy of Cooking. Well, the book isn't as bad as some say but it isn't ever going to be a staple of every kitchen either. The recipes are interesting and clearly written so you don't need pictures. It does repeat some of her recipes but that's okay. Her p...more
I love Southern food. I feel no shame about that, and I think this book hits all the basics. But I can't help but feel that this book uses recipes that ask for more butter than necessary just because butter is awesome, which it is. However I think cutting most recipes that call for butter in half will produce results that are just fine, if not better. I can't speak for how this affects any of the baking recipes though, because I rarely bake I have no idea how that works. However, I did make her...more
An absolute must have cookbook for when you want some good old southern comfort food. I originally had grabbed this from my library to take a peek (I actually prefer her sons' cookbooks-they are a tad healthier) but couldn't resist this for some of the recipes in there. Plus, all the ones I have done and there have been many have been yummy! I ended up purchasing this cookbook.
I really enjoyed sitting down and reading this cookbook. Yes, I am one of those people who actually reads cookbooks, even though I rarely consult a recipe when cooking. I love the easy language of this cookbook and the variety of recipes. It was nice to see many of the recipes revisited from The Lady & Sons cookbooks. The only real complaint I have is I would like more pictures & more of the personal stories that Paula so often has to go with her recipes.
Lame.
Many repeat recipes from her Lady & Son's cookbooks.
No pictures - a few inserted here and there that you have to search to find which recipe they go with
AND.....lots of credit goes to the co-author....so how much of this did Paula really write?
I sent it back to Amazon.
Many repeat recipes from her Lady & Son's cookbooks.
No pictures - a few inserted here and there that you have to search to find which recipe they go with
AND.....lots of credit goes to the co-author....so how much of this did Paula really write?
I sent it back to Amazon.
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I love the fact that this was written just like she talks: lots of y'all's. I can just hear her reading the recipes to me. Being from the south, there were the same recipes, but I did write down some new ones; Louisiana Fried Corn and Georgia Pound Cake. Thanks, Paula!
I understand the fact that the title's inclusion of the word "Bible" would imply that this is a collection of Paula's recipes, and you're bound to see some stuff you've seen before. I flipped through this book and only saw a handful of recipes that seemed new to me. And most of those didn't seem very impressive. This makes me quite sad, because when Paula was first rising to fame, I adored her. Everything she made sounded delicious. And I liked what her sons were putting out, too. Recently, thou...more
If you're looking for low fat it's not here.
Butterscotch Pretzel Pie? I'm in. Few pictures but a great mix of recipes that could keep you busy for all seasons. I want to try Japanese Fruitcake. Must read. Great gift.
Butterscotch Pretzel Pie? I'm in. Few pictures but a great mix of recipes that could keep you busy for all seasons. I want to try Japanese Fruitcake. Must read. Great gift.
Big thick cook book wrapped in Paula Deen's wonderful southern charm. Hundreds of recipes, delivered clear & concise. Only complaint: way too few pictures. Love her and live this 'bible' collection of recipes.
This is an excellent book for any chef in your family :) ill be making "The Lady's mac&cheese" for Xmas diner and I can't wait to try the fried chicken!! Desserts also like insane!
As heard on the NPR Books podcast.
But who has 30 minutes to roll out dumplings?
But who has 30 minutes to roll out dumplings?
I'm almost 30 and can't cook to save my life. Hoping I can pull off most of the recipes that I've book marked. I'm looking forward to trying the fried chicken and banana pudding ones!
When I am in the mood for home style southern cooking Paula Deen never let's me down! The recipes in this book are delicious and relatively easy to make!
Jan 08, 2012
Diana Stuart
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The recipes are easy to follow. Unfortunately, as with most cookbooks, it missed the mark by not including a picture for every recipe.
Yum.
Each intro sounds like Paula Deen is in the room talking with you, like friendly neighbors. The cookbook is a mixture of recipes throughout the years; and thank goodness there are some delicious pictures to whet the whistle even more. :)
Each intro sounds like Paula Deen is in the room talking with you, like friendly neighbors. The cookbook is a mixture of recipes throughout the years; and thank goodness there are some delicious pictures to whet the whistle even more. :)
Liked her first book much better but still glad I got this one.
Good recipes if you don't count calories!
Great first cook book for those starting out.
it is the bible after all!
loved browsing the recipes!
I loved this! Will definitely this one on my Christmas list!
I usually do not like cookbooks that do not have a picture to match every recipe, but this book is the exception!
Deen describes her recipes in such detail that a picture is not needed. If an illustration is needed for how to do something (like pit an avocado), it is shown in a drawing. There are pictures of some recipes towards the middle of the book.
Excellent!
Deen describes her recipes in such detail that a picture is not needed. If an illustration is needed for how to do something (like pit an avocado), it is shown in a drawing. There are pictures of some recipes towards the middle of the book.
Excellent!
If you love Southern food, you should get plenty of use from this book. Of course, Paula Deen is not known for her "healthy" recipes, but it's good to indulge now and then. I made the Pumpkin Struesel bread last Thanksgiving and my family LOVED it!
Simpler than you thought. Lots of recipes.
Lots of veggie recipes in here. I don't read cookbooks because i'll cook someday, I like to learn about the lives and philosophies of those who cook.
I'm from the south and found this cookbook charming and full of southern recipes I've enjoyed with a few twists.
Excellent recipe book. Borrowing from the library, but I may have to buy this one!
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Paula Deen (born Paula Ann Hiers) is an American cook, restaurateur, author, actress and Emmy Award-winning television personality.
Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen. She has also published five cookbooks. Though married in 2004 to Michael Anthony Groover, she continues to use the surname Deen from her f...more
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Deen resides in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns and operates The Lady & Sons restaurant with her sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen. She has also published five cookbooks. Though married in 2004 to Michael Anthony Groover, she continues to use the surname Deen from her f...more
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