Paula Deen & Friends: Paula Deen & Friends

What a WONDERFUL new book to add to our collections- THANK YOU Paula! First off, there are a couple of reviews thus far that are simply unfair. Paula Deen does NOT use Chick-Fil-A chicken in her recipes- she recommended picking some up for a TAILGATE party.........most people do that. Nothing unusual. And NO, she's not suggesting we eat this food everyday. Hope that clarifies for those who can't read. This book gives wonderful recipes for get togethers and those special times you want to put on a good feast for dear friends and family. These are warm, down home dishes that are sure to please. Reading this book is like being at one of her parties in person- JOB WELL DONE PAULA! PS- I just met Paula and Michael at a book signing for this book. She's incredibly friendly and beautiful to her fans. Meet her if you get the chance. She's worth standing in line for!!!

I really like all of Paula Deen's cookbooks, but I especially love this one. I've made several of the recipes (as I have out of all her cookbooks) and they're all *GREAT*!! Her recipes call for normal, everyday ingredients that most people either already have in their cabinet or know exactly where to find them at the grocery store. I also just love to sit down with this book and just *read* it...it's very entertaining...just like her show on the Food Network. I highly recommend this book!!!

Quote from Andi in LA -"When I actually go through the trouble of inviting people over for a nice dinner, I want to take my time with more sophisticated recipes that look like I put time into them--in other words, no dishes that taste divine but look like "trailer tra* mush" when plated." -end quote. What an awful thing to say and you call yourself a fan. Try serving your stuck up friends some fried chicken with slow cooked pinto beans & rice or some shrimp with grits. Believe me your dinner will be a hit. I would recommend this book to everyone. Sure, a lot of the dishes are high in fat but you don't need to eat this way everyday. I trust Paula. About a year or so ago I served her Sloppy Joe's (open faced) to a group of "upscale" friends and they're still talking about it. I have yet to prepare anything from this new book because I can't decide just yet. Nothing says "I love you and I'm so happy you're a part of my life" like a good ol' southern meal! Good job Paula Deen!