Paula's Best Dishes - Season 12

First aired: 4/6/2012 13 episodes
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Episodes

1. Road House Eats

Aired: 4/6/2012

Hey y'all, come on in for a rockin' good time! American Idol winner Taylor Hicks joins Paula to sing some road house tunes and cook some road house eats. First, they'll be making a warm and delicious Ham & Cheese Turnover. Don't miss their Loaded Cheeseburger Pizza that'll have everyone piling in. Then, Taylor will be making his very own signature Crawfish Rolls.

2. Working Up An Appetite

Aired: 4/13/2012

Today Paula's working up an appetite with some of her personal trainer friends! Paula's going to be lightening it up with a Grilled Vegetable Salad and Salmon with a Maple and Mustard Glaze. Finally, they're making a delicious Cut the Calorie Coconut Pie!

3. Game Day Treats

Aired: 4/20/2012

Retired NFL player Kris Jenkins is over today to make some treats for game day. They're kicking things off right with Pimento Cheese Sliders. Kris chips in one of his favorites: the Option Dog. Then, get your vegetables in with a Roasted Potato and Fennel Salad. These dishes are sure to score on your next game day!

4. Sweet Ladies

Aired: 4/27/2012

Get ready for a sweet time as Rebecca and Janine from Lulu's Chocolate Bar stop by to help Paula make desserts all day and all night! First, they're putting a fun spin on a classic with Chocolate and Caramel S'mores. Get the inside scoop on the girls' delicious Hazelnut Cheesecake. Finally, they're going to wash it all down with a cup of Coconut Hot Chocolate!

5. Thanksgiving Party

Aired: 5/4/2012

The boys are back in town as Paula throws a Thanksgiving party for the boys from the Bethesda Home for Boys. Paula's friend Donna lends a hand as they make a Turkey and Sweet Potato Shepard's Pie paired with a Harvest Salad with a sweet Dijon Vinaigrette. For dessert, it's a Cranberry Upside-Down Cake. So loosen your belt buckles for this Thanksgiving party!

6. A Very Chatty Christmas

Aired: 5/11/2012

Paula's good friends Amy and Suzette from Albany, GA are in town visiting Paula for the holidays. First up it's Paula's Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Tenderloin. Then, the ladies are going to prepare an old family recipe: Dirty Rice Dressing. For dessert, Paula's making a scrumptious Fruit Cake Pudding with a Whiskey Sauce. This will be a very chatty Christmas you won't want to miss!

7. Feeling Crabby

Aired: 5/18/2012

Chef Josh Capon from New York City joins Paula to make some of his favorite seafood dishes. He'll show Paula how to make his world famous Lobster Croutons with Golden Garlic and Chili Oil. Paula's going to show Josh how to make Brussels Sprouts with a Hot Bacon Vinaigrette and her own Savannah Style Blue Crabs. With these recipes, there's no reason to get crabby!

8. Italian Table for Two

Aired: 5/25/2012

Today's a very special day as Paula's friend Frank comes all the way from New York to bring some Southern Italian charm to a Southern lady. He's going to show Paula how to make his Homemade Marinara which will go fabulously with Paula's Southern Chicken Cacciatore. Finally, Paula shows Frank how dessert is done with an Ultimate Tiramisu Cake. Watch Party

9. Tea Party Time

Aired: 6/1/2012

Cheryl Day, owner of Back in the Day Bakery joins Paula for a spot o' tea and lunch. Cheryls starts off by making some neighborhood favorites: Oatmeal Coconut Sammies which will go perfectly with Paula's Orange Spiced Tea. Then, Paula chips in with an old fashioned Turkey Patty Melt - the perfect way to end tea time for two!

10. Burger Showdown

Aired: 6/8/2012

It's time for a burger showdown as Paula's friend Brigitte Nguyen from From the Kitchens of... comes over to make her prize winning Chinese Chicken Burger. After testing a few creations, Paula's decided to step up to the plate with her very own Butter Bacon Burger. Then, they make a Warm Macaroni Salad as a yummy side. You won't want to miss this delicious cookoff!

11. Cowboy Cooking

Aired: 6/15/2012

Paula's new friend Grady Spears is coming by to show Paula some cowboy cookin'! First, Paula's making him her rich and hearty Rodeo Chili with a side of the creamiest grits you've ever seen! Then, she's fixing him her Corn on the Cob, smothered with a yummy Herb Butter. Grady's cooking Paula some of his hearty Lone Star Baked Beans.

12. Paula's Birthday Party

Aired: 6/22/2012

Susan Mason, one of the top caterers in Savannah comes over to talk over some possible recipes. They're also testing some new appetizers, including some Tomato Tarts, and a Creamy Shrimp Dip with a Pepper Jelly center. Then they'll make some of Susan's best sellers, including Crab Cakes and Parmesean Cheese Rounds.

13. Living Off The Land

Aired: 6/29/2012

Ireland's own chef, Gavin Murphy joins Paula to show her how to live off the land! First, Paula makes him her take on a classic, Irish Stew. Gavin makes Paula an Irish favorite, Colcannon. Last but not least, they're having Braised Greens with a Fried Egg. You won't want to miss this meeting of Southern Cooking and Irish Cuisine.