Hello!

Any other Paul Deen fans here? I enjoy her cooking shows, especially Paula's Party.

I've tried her oven fried potato wedges, and they were delicious.

Yes, I enjoy Paula Deen.......Have tried her 'Not Yo Momma's Banana Pudding' and it was a real hit!!! Haven't tried the potato wedges, but will try to find the recipe and give them a shot. I try to cut fats in our food, though so I usually have to change some of her recipes because she's so heavy on butter use.

I am so a Paula Deen fan! She seems so approachable, she and her laugh are infectious, and her wonderful recipes are great, but ever so (may I say) fattening! I think she is a real and true person, who has a wonderful work ethic and she simply is who she is and I think that is great to inspire and empower women!

Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor

Hi Flutterby and Mary!

For most of Paula's recipes that we love, we use non fat or reduced fat mayo, cheese, etc. I can hear her gasping now, lol! But, our hearts and waistline are saying thank you!

With the potato wedges, we used fat free mayo and they turned out just fine. Not to mention the fact we felt so much better about the amount of fat in the recipe...it's amazing how using non fat or low fat mayo and cheese will make a recipe guilt free instead of guilty!

Thank goodness! I knew there's a will and a way. Still I just love her and my mother loves her as well, because she is so likeable, I love to watch her and just get a ick out of her!

Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor

oops that was get a kick out of her (not ick) Thanks!

Mary Caliendo
Tea Editor

I much rather watch her sons than Paula

Paula Dean is a Goddess among women. I just love her recipes, love her charm, and she's also very easy on the eyes!

I cannot make her chocolate brickle for anyone anymore. It tastes too good and some of it doesn't get passed out as treats. It goes into my stomach and I am a diabteic type 2....

That stuff is good! If you are into making food baskets for people....include her chocolate brickle!!!!

Mikerobe, just want to welcome you to the forum, we hope that you enjoy your stay
Rosie

I can listen to her talk all day. Love the accent, love it! Oh, the food too.

Paula Deen's a favorite! Falls into the same category as Justin Wilson for me (may he rest in peace).

We make her French Toast Casserole for holiday brunches and its a huge hit!

Here's the recipe link:

Paula Deen's French Toast Casserole

Enjoy!

Lynn, I can't wait to try this one. My family goes coo-coo for french toast. I can never make enough but with this recipe, everyone should be full. Well, except me.....can't have any and meet my weight goal but thanks anyway. Bye!

That's too bad, Kim. On holidays, I stil eat what I want; just in very small portions. Typically, I don't worry about portion size. I just let the family get their bit first, then all that's left is usually something less than a full portion.

Hey, good idea. I'll scrape the pan (remember, they are coo-coo for french toast) with delight. Hmmmm...Hmmmmm....good.

Thanks Lynne for the "eye-opener".

I like watching Paula too. She just enjoys life. Just watching her makes me smile. If you want an elegant appetizer, try her Crab martini and serve it in martini glasses. Very beautiful presentation and was a real hit at my dinner party. The only thing that I added was a bit of lemon pepper.