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47 SIMPLE
SLOW COOKER
King ranch chicken

GOLDEN 30
GOODNESS PAULAS WEEKLY FIVE
Quick options for
weeknight meals

65 67
BOBBY
LIGHTENS IT UP
Salad dressings

69
JAMIES
FAMILY TABLE
Easy hash dinners

LIVING
69
13
QUICK FIXES
Organizing with cake
pedestals

25
WITH GINNY
Dressed-up candy jars

65
77 AROUND THE TABLE
Spring centerpieces

71
TRAVEL
Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina

F E AT U R E S 75
TEN TO TRY
37 53 59 Pimiento cheese

EASTER IN BLOOM RAISING THE SALAD BAR WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU IN EVERY ISSUE
Deviled eggs, pork, biscuits, Enjoy these main-dish LEMONS (AND LIMES) 5 Hey Y'all
and more create this salads dressed with the No sweet tooth is required 9 Fun Food Facts
beautiful holiday meal. best spring produce. for these zesty desserts. 11 Paula's Picks
77 Five & Dime
79 Recipe Index
81 Somethin Sweet

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HEY A Note from Paula b
YALL

Hello, Spring!
A NEW SEASON IS HERE, Y'ALL! he
days are longer, the weather is warmer,
and Mother Nature is showing us all her
beautiful colors again. It's so fun to get back
into my garden to see all the pretty plants
blooming and growing.
he rst owers of the season are the
inspiration for my Easter meal this year. I
like to set up the dining table on one of my
side porches so my family and I can enjoy
the outdoors. Next, I'll create centerpieces
using pastel blue, pink, and purple blooms
and set the table in cute patterned dishes
with soft greens and yellows. It all looks
so good with my classic menu of an easy
roasted pork loin, spring vegetables, and
biscuits, plus a fabulous strawberry cake for
dessert. Check out all the details starting
on page 37, and for more Easter fun, turn to
page 25 for a cute craft that kids will love.
You'll nd the colors and avors of spring
throughout this issue. I use bright lemons
and limes to whip up some wonderful cakes,
cookies, and more on page 59, and golden
honey is the star ingredient of the sweet
and savory recipes you'll nd beginning on
page 47. Hearty main-dish salads with the
freshest spring produce are on page 53, and
the sweet orange curd on page 81 turns a
simple dessert into a special treat. And for
your bridal and baby showers this season,
serve up the fruity, pretty-in-pink punch
found on page 77.
I'm also highlighting some favorite Deen
family foods in this issue: Bobby lightens up
the creamy salad dressings that he loved as a
kid on page 67; Jamie cooks up hearty hash-
brown meals for any time of day on page 69;
and you can't miss my favorite places to nd
Paula Deen
Deens
s
pimiento cheese on page 75.
Best Desserts
Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion Head outdoors to find a sunny spot in
For even more of my best spring cakes,
the fresh spring air and enjoy this issue
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that celebrates the best of the season. Have
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a FUN FOOD FACTS b

MADE IN THE SOUTH:


G Mommas Cookies
After graduating college and working a corporate job that left him
feeling unfullled, Selma, Alabama, native Robert Armstrong returned
home with a big dream. His goal was to start a company built on
quality ingredients and a mission to positively impact the Black Belt
area of the state. G Mommas produces bite-size cookies inspired by
its founders grandmother, Anice Gammy Armstrong. G Mommas
makes all its mouthwatering treats with real butter, natural ingredients,
and no preservatives. he company sells Chocolate Chip with Pecan,
BuddaScotch Oatmeal, and gift boxes that include locally roasted Revival
Coee. Visit gmommas.com to order.

SPRING FESTIVALS
Crawsh lovers come together each
year for the Annual Louisiana Crawsh
Festival, March 31April 3, 2016, in
Chalmette,
Louisiana.
The four-day,
family-friendly
event was founded in
WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL 1975 and celebrates
MARCH 28 Did you know the
the beloved bayou
mudbug. Attendees
Each year the annual White House Easter average American
enjoy a wide variety of
Egg Roll is hosted on the south lawn of eats about 250 eggs
crawsh dishes, traditional
the presidential estate. Its the largest a year? The United
Cajun musical acts, art and
event hosted at the White House, and States boasts a total
crafting events, and carnival
more than 35,000 attendees from all annual consumption
rides. Visit louisianacrawish
over the United States participated in of 76.5 billion eggs
festival.com for details.
2015. Children receive a commemorative annually. Whether
youre a fan of fried
egg and participate in the egg roll, egg To indulge in all things strawberry, head
eggs, deviled eggs,
hunt, culinary demonstrations, tness to the 81st annual Florida Strawberry
or any other way,
challenges, live entertainment, and Festival in Plant City, Florida, March
eggs are an excellent
storytelling. he 2016 White House 313, 2016. Festivities include plenty of
source of vitamin D
Easter Egg Roll will be March 28. strawberry shortcake and other berry
and protein.
Visit whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll for creations, educational exhibitions,
arts and crafts, live entertainment,
information on how to enter the lottery
parades, and much more. Visit
for an invitation and a schedule of events.
lstrawberryfestival.com for details.
Photo courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden.

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Spring into Action


THESE COLORFUL ITEMS WILL PUT YOU
IN A SPRING STATE OF MIND.
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erve snacks in style al fresco with these Rose 6.5-inch


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Qu ch your thirst after playing in the sun by serving iced


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a QUICK FIXES I Cake Pedestals b

Playing on Different Levels


CAKE PEDESTALS ARENT JUST FOR SHOWING OFF YOUR DESSERTS.
USE THEM TO ORGANIZE AND DISPLAY YOUR FAVORITE THINGS.

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PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING to
Paula. She simply has the knack for making
things look pretty, not only when she is
cooking, but also around her home and
when it comes time for entertaining with her
family and friends. Here she gives you three
ideas on how to use cake pedestals in some
unique ways. hey create fun vingettes on
tablescapes by lifting items up and creating
more space on the table surface. You can also
take this same concept into just about any
room in your home to declutter and organize
countertops and your bathroom vanity.
Gather up your pedestals, and see what you
can do with them.

ALL IN THE DETAILS


Opposite page: Stack pedestals that come in varying heights to add
interest and space to countertops. Paula organizes her perfumes, jewelry,
and sundries on a vanity. She notes,"Keep the top tier for the items you
use the most."Left: When it comes to entertaining, Paula pulls together
all kinds of pieces to play with. Here she combines a glass cloche and
pedestal in a buffet setting as a focal point before the party actually
begins. Above: Pedestals can solve any small space challenge. Here
Paula creates a makeshift beverage bar that can move to any cozy space
around her home.

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a SIMPLE SLOW COOKER b

Casserole Conversion
FULL OF BOLD TEX-MEX FLAVORS, THIS FAVORITE SOUTHERN POTLUCK
CASSEROLE GETS A MAKEOVER FOR YOUR SLOW COOKER.

SLOW-COOKER
KING RANCH CHICKEN
Makes about 6 servings

2 cups crushed tortilla chips,


divided, plus more for serving
2 pounds boneless skinless
chicken breasts, halved
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of
mushroom soup
1 (10-ounce) can mild diced
tomatoes with green chiles,
drained
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup diced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
teaspoon ground black pepper
cup shredded sharp Cheddar
cheese, divided

1. In a 2-quart slow cooker, sprinkle


1 cup tortilla chips; top with
chicken pieces.
2. In a large bowl, stir together soup,
tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, garlic,
cornstarch, salt, cumin, chili powder,
and pepper until well combined.
Pour soup mixture onto chicken, and
sprinkle with cup cheese. Top with
remaining 1 cup tortilla chips and
remaining cup cheese.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3
hours. Uncover and cook until
meat thermometer inserted into
chicken registers 165, about 30
minutes more. Serve with additional
tortilla chips.

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A DV E RT I S E M E N T

FROM PLANTATION DINING ROOMS AND


BACKYARD SMOKEHOUSES TO CAJUN
CRAWFISH BOILS AND FINE CREOLE DINING,

FOOD IS A PASSION
IN LOUISIANA.
MORNING CAF AU LAIT PAIRED WITH FLUFFY,
SUGARED BEIGNETS MAKE WAY FOR SIMMERING
DARK ROUX AND THE SIZZLE OF THE HOLY TRINITY
OF ONION, CELERY AND BELL PEPPER.
L ouisiana T ravel.com /C ulinary
PRAIRIE HOME COOKING
A TRIP TO LOUISIANA'S
PRAIRIE COUNTRY
GIVES VISITORS A
UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
ON CAJUN CUISINE.
WITH ITS MOM AND POP
SHOPS AND QUAINT,
HISTORIC DOWNTOWNS,
THERE'S SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE ON
THE PRAIRIE HOME
COOKING TRAIL.

CAJUN FRENCH MEETS


COUNTRY-WESTERN
For hundreds of years west-central Louisiana has been home
to a diverse variety of cultures that are relected in its unique
cuisine. Beginning with the earliest American Indian residents
and continuing with French, Spanish and German settlers, each
has brought something special to the heartwarming dishes of the
region.
Rich in heritage and brimming with down-home hospitality, the
Prairie Home Cooking Culinary Trail is home to ic C jun
products such as Tony Chacheres Famous Creole C sine, ne
Targil Seasoning & Butcher Supplies, Savoies C n
Food Products and LouAna cooking oils.
Additionally, youll ind countless mom-aand-
pop shops turning out savory pork and ricee
boudin sausage, crispy fried cracklins,
Cajun sweet dough pies, seafood
pistolettes and crat beers.
A DV E RT I S E M E N T

C H E F C HAT

Nancy Brewer | The Kitchen Shop, Grand Coteau


What are the quintessential dishes of the Prairie
Home Cooking Trail? Because Im a pastry chef Id
say sweet potato sweet dough pie, of course. Rubys
in Eunice is a great spot for plate lunches. They have
a dish resembling a large sausage roast called ponce,
which is something you wont be able to ind outside
this part of the world.

Whats a must-do cultural experience on the Prairie


Home Cooking Trail? In Grand Coteau, visitors can
CRAFT BEER
tour the Academy of the Sacred Heart and the Jesuit
In an old rail car situated along the banks of Bayou Teche in Port
Spirituality Center. Many people go for the religious
Barre, Louisiana, lies Bayou Teche Brewery. Brewmaster Karlos
aspect, but its also a great draw for anyone interested
Knott, who spent six years in West Germany, started the brewery
in the Civil War, architecture or even gardening.
with the goal of crating a beer that would complement the areas
Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Today, Bayou Teche Brewery produces nine brews ranging
in intensity from mild pale ales such as the LA-31 Bire Ple to
the smoky LA-31 Boucane, which pairs well with chicken and
sausage gumbo, and the malty Acadie, which complements tasso
and andouille sausage.
Seasonal favorites such as the hops-heavy Cocodrie or the
famous house-style Courir de Mardi Gras provide the perfect
accompaniment to celebrations.

FOOD
FESTIVALS
JUNE 24 25
Smoked Meat Festival
Ville Platte

JUNE 23 25
Beauregard Watermelon Festival
DeRidder

JAN. 30, 2017


Gumbo Cook-Of
Opelousas
A DV E RT I S E M E N T

BOUCHERIE AND
cant miss bites
3
COCHON DE LAIT
Some of the most unique and legendary culinary
traditions in the Prairie Home Cooking region revolve
A N D W H E R E TO G E T T H E M
around the thrity Cajun use of the whole hog.
During a Cajun cochon de lait (coo-SHAWN-duh-
LAY), neighbors and friends gather to pass a good time SWEET DOUGH PIES
while roasting a whole suckling pig on an open, outdoor The Kitchen Shop, Grand Coteau
ire. he large amount of meat yielded, not to mention CAJUN GIRL PO-BOY
the time and efort that go into the cooking process, Crawsh House and Grill, Opelousas
necessitate a large gathering of folks to eat, dance and
celebrate. Its not uncommon to see Cajun musicians BOUDIN AND CRACKLINS
Bourques Superstore, Port Barre
charming the happy crowd while lucky children feast
on fresh cracklins. he tradition is still celebrated at the
Mansura Cochon de Lait Festival, held annually during
the second weekend in May.
Traditional Cajun boucherie (BOO-sure-EE) began
as a collaborative efort between neighbors and friends
to preserve every part of a hog in the days before
refrigeration. Andouille, chaurice and countless other
products are hastily prepared, and no cut is squandered.
Today, youll ind these community events in rural parts
LIVE MUSIC
of the Prairie Home Cooking Trail, as well as in pop-up
demonstrations and feasts like those hosted by Lche
Pas Boucherie et Cuisine.

D.I.S CAJUN RESTAURANT


Basile
FREDS LOUNGE
Mamou
LIBERTY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Eunice
SEAFOOD SENSATION
IN THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF THE STATE,
VISITORS WILL FIND
BOUNTIFUL WATERWAYS,
BREATHTAKING BAYOU
SCENERY AND A WARM
SENSE OF DOWN HOME
HOSPITALITY. THE SEAFOOD
SENSATION TRAIL IS
PERFECT FOR A WEEKEND
ROAD TRRIP.

WHERE FA
ARMLAND MEETS THE GULF
Situated in a bountiful stretch of the state where the lush farmland of the
RICE prairie region meets the fertile banks of countless waterways, the Seafood
Southwest Louisiana is also home to a thriving Sensation Trail is home to lakes, bayous and the Gulf of Mexico producing a
rice industry with more than 500,000 acres foundation for the regions famous cuisine.
of prime rice-producing land. Crowley, From roadside joints to ine dining restaurants, diners will ind chefs
nicknamed The Rice Capital of America, working with local products to create culinary masterpieces, as theyve been
contains several rice mills that produce popular doing for centuries.
brands such as Cajun County Rice, Toro and While winding along the Trail, take advantage of the areas plentiful seafood
Jackpot. oferings and plan according to the season. During the spring months, get your
ill of spicy crawish either boiled, fried or in toufe. Enjoy fresh shrimp year
round and delicate crabmeat in the warm summer months. Oysters abound,
and are perfect raw, grilled, baked or charbroiled.
A DV E RT I S E M E N T

C H E F C HAT

Lyle Broussard | Jack Daniels Bar & Grill


at LAuberge Casino, Lake Charles

What makes the food along the Seafood Sensation Trail


different than other parts of the state? Food along the
Seafood Sensation Trail is rustic and down-home. Its always
social and made to be shared. he sauces are more rustic and
use colorful local ingredients. Raw ingredients really shine in
our food.

Whats a must-do cultural experience on the Seafood Sensation


Trail? An authentic experience would be crabbing. Its family
friendly, easy to do and requires no license or special skills.
here are many great crabbing spots along the Creole Nature
Trail. Not only is crabbing fun but you can celebrate your catch
with a crab boil!

cant miss bites


3

A N D W H E R E TO G E T T H E M
GOURMET HOT DOGS
Botskys, Lake Charles
B
BOUDIN BALLS
B&O Grocery, Sulphur
SHRIMP AND CRAB GUMBO
Seafood Palace, Lake Charles
A DV E RT I S E M E N T

LOCAL FLAVORS
Boudin he Seafood Sensation Culinary Bayou Rum With no shortage of quality
Trail is also home to world-class purveyors sugar cane, the Seafood Sensation Trail is
of the pork and rice sausage southwest home to Louisiana Spirits, producers of

FOOD
Louisiana is famous for. Boudin shops Bayou Rum. he distillery is open daily
are seemingly everywhere, and boudin for tours and samples in the tasting room
masters in these parts are known to round out the experience.
experiment with new twists on this classic Crawfish Some of the most plentiful
Cajun staple. FESTIVALS
crawish ponds are located in southwest
Oysters Along Bayou Vermilion, one of Louisiana. hese crustaceans are delicious MAY 19 21
Abbevilles famous oyster restaurants has inside savory pies, smothered on top of Starks Mayhaw Festival
been serving as a tourist destination for rice or stuffed inside a laky pistolette but Starks
more than a century. Dupuys Oyster Shop nothing beats the lavor and fun of boiled
JULY 15 17
was originally opened by Joseph Dupuy, crawish. Cajun French Music
who, in 1869, began harvesting oysters in During the spring months, crawish & Food Festival
nearby Diamond Reef and selling them for are plentiful and restaurants throughout Lake Charles
ive cents a dozen. the Seafood Sensation Trail offer platters
AUG. 25 28
Shrimp Local shrimpers have long touted of boiled crawish by the pound. Hawks in Gueydan Duck Festival
the sweet taste of white shrimp harvested Rayne features world-renowned crawish, Gueydan
in the Vermilion Bay area. he brackish while Cajun Claws in Abbeville specializes
waters of the bay, bayous and marshes in a perfect blend of spices. he average
create the perfect environment for shrimp diner could start off eating two to ive
to thrive. he delicate lavor and size pounds, while a native Cajun might order
of these shrimp make them perfect for ten pounds!
gumbos, fettuccini, poboys and more.
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a WITH GINNY | Candy Jars b

Sweet Re-purpose
THIS FUN CRAFT HAS GIVEN ME A NEW REASON
FOR RECYCLING SMALL GLASS JARS.

I AM NOT SURE where I rst saw this cute idea, but I do know that
I no longer throw away any small glass jars in the kitchen when I am
cooking. My grandsons love to make these cute jars with me to share
with their friends, and we do them by the dozen. Youll never look at
a pickle or jam jar the same way again once youve up-cycled it into a
miniature candy jar. And, if you are in a season of feeding little babies,
well, those jars are a great size, too.
1
Start with a clean, dry jar. Any small jar
will do (we used jelly and relish jars).

2
Spray-paint the lids of the jars with a few
coats of paint. Let dry in between coats.
Next, super-glue a small animal igurine to
the center of the lid, and let dry.

3
Spray-paint the attached igurine, and let dry. Fill
jar with your favorite springtime candies.

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Creamy Shrimp, PineappleTeriyaki Turkey Cutlets with Ham and Asparagus Pork Chops with
Bacon, and Pea Glazed Chicken Mustard Sauce Pot Pie ArugulaPecan Pesto
Fettuccine and Potatoes
a PAULA'S WEEKLY 5 b

Mon.
Creamy
Shrimp, Bacon,
and Pea
Fettuccine

CREAMY SHRIMP, BACON, 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium


AND PEA FETTUCCINE heat until crisp. Remove from skillet using a
KITCHEN TIP
slotted spoon, and let drain on paper towels,
Makes 4 servings
reserving drippings in skillet.
Add a tablespoon
4 slices bacon, chopped 2. Sprinkle shrimp with teaspoon each
or two of water or
1 pounds medium fresh shrimp, peeled salt and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet, and
milk to any leftovers
and deveined (tails left on) cook over medium-high heat until pink
when reheating for
teaspoon salt, divided and rm, about 4 minutes. Add peas; cook
a smooth, creamy
teaspoon ground black pepper, divided over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Stir
sauce.
1 cup frozen green peas in alfredo sauce, half-and-half, and parsley,
1 (15-ounce) jar alfredo sauce and bring to a low boil. Add fettuccine
cup half-and-half and remaining teaspoon each salt and
cup chopped fresh parsley teaspoon pepper, tossing to combine. Top
(16-ounce) box fettuccine, cooked with cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.
according to package directions
cup grated Parmesan cheese

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tues.
Pineapple
Teriyaki
Glazed
Chicken

PINEAPPLETERIYAKI 4. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted


GLAZED CHICKEN in thickest portion registers 165, about
30 minutes, basting occasionally with pan
Makes 4 servings
juices and any remaining pineapple mixture.
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken quarters GingerGreen Onion Rice KITCHEN TIP
1 teaspoon salt Orange marmalade
Makes about 4 cups
teaspoon ground black pepper is a good swap for
cup pineapple preserves 2 (8.5-ounce) packages fully cooked pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce basmati rice, heated according to if you already have it
package directions on hand.
1. Preheat oven to 375. cup chopped green onion
1
2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over 3 cup nely chopped red bell pepper
medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper. Add 2 chicken quarters to teaspoon salt
skillet, and cook until browned, about 3 teaspoon ground ginger
minutes per side. Remove from pan. Repeat teaspoon ground black pepper
procedure with remaining chicken. Return
all chicken to pan. 1. In a medium bowl, toss together all
ingredients until well combined and butter
3. In the container of a blender, pulse together
is melted. Serve immediately.
pineapple preserves and teriyaki sauce until
smooth; brush mixture onto chicken.
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wed.
Turkey Cutlets
with Mustard
Sauce

TURKEY CUTLETS and remaining teaspoon pepper. Dip


WITH MUSTARD SAUCE turkey pieces into eggs, letting excess drip
o ; dredge in our mixture, gently shaking
Makes 4 servings
o excess. Carefully place turkey pieces into
cup mayonnaise hot oil on baking sheet.
cup stone-ground mustard 5. Bake until golden brown, about 3 minutes
2 tablespoons whole milk per side. Serve with mustard sauce.
teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
cup vegetable oil
LemonButter Carrots
3 large eggs
KITCHEN TIP Makes 4 servings
1 cup all-purpose our
If you cant nd turkey 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
cutlets, cut 1 pounds 2 (8-ounce) packages baby carrots, halved
1 teaspoons kosher salt
turkey tenderloin lengthwise
1 teaspoon paprika
into 8 pieces, and teaspoon salt, divided
teaspoon onion powder
gently pound them to 1 tablespoon butter
8 (-inch-thick) turkey cutlets
-inch thickness. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1. Preheat oven to 375.
teaspoon ground black pepper
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together
mayonnaise, mustard, milk, and teaspoon 1. In a large skillet, bring carrots, teaspoon
ground black pepper; cover and refrigerate. salt, and water to cover to a boil over medium-
3. Pour vegetable oil onto a large rimmed high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until
baking sheet, and place in oven until very tender, about 8 minutes.
hot, about 4 minutes. 2. Drain well, and return carrots to skillet.
4. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs. In Add butter, parsley, lemon juice, pepper,
another shallow dish, whisk together our, and remaining teaspoon salt, tossing
bread crumbs, salt, paprika, onion powder until coated.
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thur.
Ham and
Asparagus
Pot Pie

HAM AND ASPARAGUS POT PIE loosen biscuits with a spatula (biscuits will
not be fully baked).
Makes 6 servings
3. Meanwhile, in a small Dutch oven,
6 frozen aky biscuits* melt butter over medium-high heat. Add
cup butter asparagus and carrots; cook, stirring
2 cups (1-inch pieces) fresh asparagus occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, KITCHEN TIP
1 cup thinly sliced carrots about 3 minutes.
Partially baking
cup all-purpose our 4. In a small bowl, whisk together our, salt, the biscuits before
1 teaspoon kosher salt thyme, onion powder, and pepper; whisk in adding them to
teaspoon dried thyme cup chicken broth until smooth. Whisk our the pot pie ensures
teaspoon onion powder mixture, cream, and remaining 2 cups broth they cook evenly
teaspoon ground black pepper into vegetables, and bring to a boil, stirring and dont develop a
3 cups chicken broth, divided constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring soggy bottom.
1 cup heavy whipping cream constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
4 cups chopped ham Stir in ham. Pour mixture into prepared baking
dish, and top with partially baked biscuits.
1. Preheat oven to 375. Spray a shallow 5. Bake until lling is hot and bubbly and
3-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Line biscuits are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
2. Place biscuits on prepared baking sheet,
and bake until bottoms are lightly browned, *We used Pillsbury Grands! Frozen Flaky
about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and Biscuits.
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fri.
Pork Chops
with Arugula
Pecan Pesto
and Potatoes

PORK CHOPS WITH ARUGULA cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream until
PECAN PESTO AND POTATOES well combined; add lemon juice. Transfer to a
small bowl, cover, and refrigerate.
Makes 4 servings
3. On prepared baking sheet, toss together
1 (4-ounce) bag fresh arugula potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, teaspoon
cup toasted pecans salt, and teaspoon pepper; arrange in a
KITCHEN TIP single layer.
cup grated Parmesan cheese
Arugula gives a nice 1 small clove garlic 4. Bake for 10 minutes.
peppery bite to the 2 teaspoons salt, divided 5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat
pesto. Replace half 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over
the arugula with 2
3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with
spinach if you prefer 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining
a milder avor.
1 pound red new potatoes, quartered teaspoon pepper. Add 2 pork chops to
4 (-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops skillet, and cook until browned, about
2 minutes per side. Remove potatoes from
1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray a large rimmed oven, and add pork chops to baking sheet.
baking sheet with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining pork chops.
2. In the container of a blender, pulse 6. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in
together arugula, pecans, cheese, garlic, thickest portion of pork chops registers 145
teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper until and potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
nely chopped. With blender running, add Serve with arugula pesto.
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WEEKLY 5 SHOPPING LIST
This shopping list contains all the ingredients and their amounts that you need to prepare all the meals in
Paulas Weekly Five. Before you go shopping, check your fridge and pantry to see what ingredients you already
have on hand. Keeping a well-stocked pantry enables you to prepare meals faster and shop more eficiently.
For a list of Paulas pantry basics, visit cookingwithpauladeen.com, and click on Web Extras.

dairy dry goods produce meat & seafood

Butter, 1 stick Basmati rice, Asparagus, 1 bunch Bacon, 1 (8-ounce)


Eggs, 3 2 (8.5-ounce) packages Arugula, 1 (4-ounce) bag package
Half-and-half, fully cooked Baby carrots, Chicken quarters, 4
1 (8-ounce) container Fettuccine, 2 (8 -ounce) packages Ham, 2 (1-inch-thick)
Heavy whipping cream, 1 (16-ounce) box Carrots, 1 bunch deli slices
1 (8-ounce) container Panko (Japanese bread Green onion, 1 bunch Pork chops, 4 ( inch
Whole milk, 1 (8-ounce) crumbs), 1 (8-ounce) box Red new potatoes, thick) bone-in
container Pecans, 1 (4-ounce) 1 pound Shrimp, 1 pounds
Parmesan cheese, package Red bell pepper, 1 small medium
1 (8-ounce) container Lemon, 1 Turkey cutlets, 8
grated Garlic ( inch thick)
canned items Fresh parsley

frozen Alfredo sauce, seasonings


1 (15-ounce) jar
Flaky biscuits, Chicken broth, staples Dried thyme
1 (22-ounce) package 1 (32-ounce) carton Ground ginger
Green peas, All-purpose our Onion powder
1 (12-ounce) package Salt Paprika
condiments Ground black pepper
Olive oil
Mayonnaise Vegetable oil
Pineapple preserves
Stone-ground mustard
Teriyaki sauce

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E IN BLOOM
Budding owers, a tabletop adorned in pastels, strawberry cake, and
the laughter of her grandchildren hunting eggs in the yard are the things
Paula enjoys most about Easter. Gather your loved ones for a celebratory
Easter meal, and cherish your own familys special moments.
Photography by KITTY DORR, MAC JAMIESON,
AND STEPHANIE WELBOURNE
Recipe Development and Food Styling by ALLENE ARNOLD
AND MARY-CLAIRE BRITTON Styling by LUCY FINNEY
With its vibrant floral arrangements and layered vintage
dishware in soft pastels and assorted shapes and patterns,
this tablescape reflects the airy, fresh colors of spring.
Small brass bunnies nestle up to the centerpiece, and
dainty eggcups holding decoupage eggs are little details
that really bring the festive space together. Finish with
casual flatware and linens to keep the setting comfortable
for everyone to enjoy.

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Recipes
ALMONDBASIL DEVILED EGGS teaspoon ground black Roll dough to -inch thickness. Using
pepper a 2-inch round cutter, cut dough, and
Makes 24
cup extra-virgin olive oil place on prepared pan, gently rerolling
12 large eggs 2 heads Bibb lettuce, trimmed scraps to use all dough.
cup sour cream 1 (8-ounce) package rainbow baby 4. Bake until lightly browned, about
cup mayonnaise carrots, quartered lengthwise 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
2 tablespoons chopped sliced cup roasted salted pistachios
almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh 1. In a small bowl, whisk together GREEN BEANS
basil orange zest and juice, dill, mint, WITH CREAMY HERB SAUCE
teaspoon kosher salt Dijon, salt, and pepper. Add oil Makes 8 to 10 servings
1 clove garlic, minced in a slow, steady stream, whisking
Garnish: fresh basil, sliced almonds constantly. Cover and refrigerate for ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
up to 2 days. cup whole buttermilk
2. Divide lettuce, carrots, and cup sour cream
1. In a large saucepan, bring eggs
pistachios among serving plates; 1 lemon, zested and juiced
and cold water to cover to a boil
drizzle with dressing just before 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
over medium-high heat. Cover,
serving. tarragon
remove from heat, and let stand
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
for 15 minutes; drain. Fill saucepan
parsley
with cold water and ice; let stand SWEET POTATO BISCUITS 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
until cool. Tap eggs firmly on
Makes about 18 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
counter until cracks form all over
1 tablespoon chopped fresh
shell; peel under cool running
3 cups all-purpose our chives
water.
2 tablespoons rmly packed light 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
2. Halve eggs lengthwise; separate brown sugar kosher salt, divided
yolks and whites. Place egg whites 1 tablespoon baking powder teaspoon ground black pepper
on a serving platter. 1 teaspoons kosher salt 4 (8-ounce) packages fresh French
3. In a medium bowl, combine yolks, teaspoon baking soda green beans, trimmed
sour cream, mayonnaise, almonds, cup cold unsalted butter, cut Garnish: fresh dill
basil, salt, and garlic; mash together into -inch pieces
with a fork to desired consistency. 1 cup mashed cooked sweet 1. In the container of a blender,
Spoon or pipe mixture into egg potato process together avocado,
whites; garnish with basil and cup whole buttermilk buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest
almonds, if desired. and juice, tarragon, parsley, basil,
1. Preheat oven to 450. Line a large dill, chives, 1 teaspoon salt, and
Kitchen Tip: Eggs can be cooked, baking sheet with parchment paper. pepper until smooth. Cover and
peeled, and refrigerated the day 2. In a large bowl, whisk together refrigerate for up to 2 days.
before assembling and serving. flour, brown sugar, baking powder, 2. Bring a large pot of water and
salt, and baking soda. Using a remaining 1 tablespoon salt to a
SPRING SALAD pastry blender, cut in butter until boil over medium-high heat; add
mixture is crumbly. In a small green beans. When water returns
Makes 8 to 10 servings
bowl, whisk together sweet potato to a boil, immediately drain beans,
1 orange, zested and juiced
and buttermilk. Stir sweet potato and transfer to an ice water bath to
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
mixture into flour mixture just until stop the cooking process; drain well.
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
combined (dough will be sticky). Serve green beans immediately with
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3. Turn out dough onto a lightly herb sauce. Garnish with dill,
teaspoon kosher salt floured surface, and knead 5 times. if desired.
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CHEESY SCALLOPED 1. Preheat oven to 400. Spray a 13x9- HERB-ROASTED PORK LOIN
POTATOES inch baking dish with cooking spray. WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE
Makes 8 to 10 servings 2. Arrange one-third of potato slices
Makes 8 to 10 servings
in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle
4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes,
potatoes with teaspoon salt, Pork:
thinly sliced
teaspoon pepper, and cup each 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
Parmesan and Cheddar. Repeat 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon ground black pepper,
layers twice. Drizzle cream onto 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
divided
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese,
potatoes. Top with remaining salt, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh
divided
pepper, and cheeses. parsley
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 3. Bake until potatoes are tender and 1 teaspoons kosher salt
divided top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let teaspoon ground black pepper
cup heavy whipping cream stand for 5 minutes before serving. 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish: chopped fresh chives Garnish with chives, if desired. 1 (4-pound) pork loin, trimmed

Sauce:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
teaspoon kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a


rimmed baking sheet with foil.
2. For pork: In a small bowl, stir
together olive oil, dill, mint, parsley,
salt, pepper, and garlic; rub mixture
all over pork. Place on prepared pan.
3. Bake until a meat thermometer
inserted in thickest portion registers
145, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for
10 minutes before slicing.
4. Meanwhile, for sauce: In a small
saucepan, melt butter over medium-
high heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring
frequently, until tender, about 30
seconds. Stir in vinegar, and bring
to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer
until liquid is reduced by half, about
5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, and
bring to a boil.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together
cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water
until dissolved. Whisk cornstarch
mixture into broth mixture, and cook,
whisking constantly, until thickened,
about 1 minute. Whisk in honey and
salt. Serve warm with pork.

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MAKE-AHEAD TIP
The herb mixture can be rubbed
onto the pork and refrigerated up
to a day ahead. Let the pork stand
at room temperature for 30 to 45
minutes before you cook it.
STRAWBERRY JAM CAKE occasionally to scrape sides of bowl. STRAWBERRY CREAM
Beat in preserves and extract until well CHEESE FROSTING
Makes 1 (9-inch) cake
combined. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well after each addition. Makes about 6 cups
cup butter, softened
1 cups sugar 3. In a medium bowl, sift together cake 2 cups butter, softened
cup strawberry preserves our, baking powder, salt, and baking 2 (8-ounce) packages cream
1 teaspoon strawberry extract soda. Gradually add our mixture cheese, softened
4 large eggs to butter mixture alternately with 8 cups confectioners sugar
2 cups cake our* buttermilk, beginning and ending cup nely chopped fresh
1 teaspoons baking powder with our mixture, beating just until strawberries
teaspoon salt combined after each addition. Beat 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
teaspoon baking soda in food coloring until well combined.
cup whole buttermilk Divide batter among prepared pans.
teaspoon liquid red food coloring
1.In a large bowl, beat butter and
4. Bake until a wooden pick inserted
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
cream cheese with a mixer at medium
in center comes out clean, about
(recipe follows)
speed until creamy. Gradually add
25 minutes. Let cool in pans for 10
Garnish: fresh strawberries
confectioners sugar, beating until
minutes. Remove from pans, gently
smooth. Beat in strawberries and
remove parchment, and let cool
extract until well combined.
1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray 3 (9- completely on wire racks.
inch) round cake pans with baking 5. Spread Strawberry Cream Cheese
spray with flour. Line bottom of pans Frosting between layers and on
with parchment paper; spray paper top and sides of cake. Garnish with
with baking spray. strawberries, if desired. Cover and
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
sugar with a mixer at medium speed
until fluy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping *We used Swans Down Cake Flour.

Decoupage Eggs
SUPPLIES
Scissors
Patterned paper cocktail napkins
Cold hard-cooked eggs
Soft pastry brush
Pasteurized egg whites, lightly
beaten
Empty egg carton

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unfold napkins, and cut along the
folds into four squares. Remove any
pieces that are not patterned.
2. Place a square over the center of
an egg, and gently brush beaten egg
white onto the napkin to adhere it to
the egg, working from the center out.
3. Trim off any excess napkin at the
back of the egg. Place egg in empty
carton, and let dry. For a glossier look,
after eggs are dry, gently rub vegetable
oil onto eggs using a paper towel.

Note: If promptly refrigerated after


decorating, decoupage eggs may be
peeled and eaten up to 4 days later.

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COVER
RECIPE
B B

GOLDEN
G Enjoy the delicious fruits of bees labor
with these breads, dessert, and more that
s
use generous drizzles and dribbles of
honey, natures original sweetener.

Photography by JIM BATHIE


Recipe Development and Food Styling

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Honey Pudding
page 50
HoneyGlazed
Glazed
Chicken Wings
Makes 6 servings

3 pounds chicken wings


2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
teaspoon ground black pepper
cup honey
cup butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425. Line a large


baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss together
wings, oil, salt, and pepper; place
wings on prepared pan.
3. In a small saucepan, bring honey,
butter, garlic, and red pepper to
a boil over medium heat, stirring
occasionally; cook until slightly
thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. Bake until cooked through, about
25 minutes, turning wings halfway
through baking time. Brush wings
with honey mixture, and bake
until golden brown and crisp, 5 to
6 minutes more. Serve with any
remaining honey mixture.

The color and lavor of honey


is determined by the various
lowers that bees collect
nectar from. Honeys lighter
in color will have a milder
lavor than darker honeys.

More than 300 types


of honey are available in the
United States. Clover, orange
blossom, tupelo, sourwood,
and wildlower honeys are
common varieties in the South.

Although honeycombs
are made of beeswax,
they are entirely edible.

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Apricot Honey Buns Honey Pudding honey, egg yolks, and cornstarch.
Bring to a boil over medium heat,
Makes 9 Makes about 2 cups
whisking constantly, and boil for
cup warm water (105 to 110) 2 cups whole milk
1 minute. Remove from heat, and
1 teaspoon active dry yeast cup honey
whisk in vanilla.
4 cups self-rising our 3 egg yolks 2. Pour mixture into a medium
cup cold butter, cut into pats 1 tablespoon cornstarch bowl, and cover with plastic wrap,
cup whole buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pressing wrap onto surface of custard
cup honey, divided Crushed honey graham crackers to prevent a skin from forming.
1 cup apricot preserves Chopped honey-roasted peanuts Refrigerate until thickened and cold,
cup butter, softened and divided Garnish: fresh mint about 2 hours. Sprinkle servings
1 cup toasted sliced almonds with crushed crackers and chopped
1. In a large, heavy-bottomed peanuts. Garnish with mint, if
saucepan, whisk together milk, desired.
1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a 9-inch
square pan with foil, letting excess
extend over sides. Spray foil with
cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, stir together cup
warm water and yeast. Let stand until Measure oils and fats before
foamy, about 5 minutes. honey, or spray your measuring
3. In a large bowl, toss together flour spoon or cup with cooking
sprayit will slide right out of
and cold butter pats. Using a pastry
the slippery surface.
blender, cut in butter until mixture is
crumbly. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4. In another small bowl, stir
together buttermilk and cup
honey. Stir buttermilk mixture and
yeast mixture into flour mixture just
until dry ingredients are moistened.
5. Turn out dough onto a lightly
floured surface, and knead 3 to 4
times, adding just enough additional
flour to keep from sticking. Roll
dough to a 14x12-inch rectangle.
6. In a third small bowl, stir together
preserves and cup softened butter;
spread mixture onto dough. Starting
at one long side, roll up dough, jelly
roll style, into a log. Cut dough into
9 (1-inch-thick) slices.
7. In a small saucepan, cook
remaining cup each honey and
softened butter over low heat,
stirring frequently, until butter is
melted. Pour honey mixture into
prepared pan, and sprinkle with
almonds. Place dough slices in pan
on almonds.
8. Bake until golden brown and
a wooden pick inserted in center
comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
Let cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert
onto a serving plate, gently remove
foil, and serve warm.

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Braided Honey Wheat Bread
Makes 1 (12-inch) round loaf

4 cups all-purpose our until well blended. Gradually add until well combined; spread mixture
2 cups whole wheat our remaining flour mixture, beating at onto dough. Starting at one long side,
1 tablespoon salt low speed until a soft dough forms. roll up dough, jelly roll style, into a
2 cups warm whole milk (105 3. Turn out dough onto a well-floured log. Using a sharp knife, cut dough
to 110) surface, and knead for 9 minutes, log in half lengthwise.
cup plus 13 cup honey, divided adding additional all-purpose flour as 6. On prepared pan, carefully twist
1 tablespoon active dry yeast needed (dough will be slightly sticky). dough pieces, cut side up, around
cup unsalted butter, melted Spray a large bowl with cooking each other, and shape into a circle
2 large eggs spray, and place dough in bowl, around empty can (do not remove
cup butter, softened turning to grease top. Cover with can). Cover and let rise in a warm,
1 egg yolk plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (85) until doubled in
1 tablespoon water draft-free place (85) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Whipped honey size, about 1 hour. 7. Preheat oven to 350.
4. Line a large baking sheet with 8. In a small bowl, whisk together egg
1. In a large bowl, whisk together parchment paper. Spray the outside yolk and 1 tablespoon water; brush
flours and salt. In another large bowl, of a clean, empty 28-ounce can with mixture onto dough braid.
stir together milk, cup honey, and cooking spray. 9. Bake until golden brown and a
yeast; let stand until foamy, about 5. Punch down dough, and turn out wooden pick inserted near center
5 minutes. onto a lightly floured surface. Roll comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
2. Add 1 cup flour mixture, melted dough to a 16x10-inch rectangle. In Let cool on pan for 10 minutes;
butter, and eggs to yeast mixture, and a small bowl, stir together softened remove can. Serve warm with
beat with a mixer at medium speed butter and remaining cup honey whipped honey.

BraiD How-To
Instructions
Starting at one long side, roll
dough rectangle into a log.

m
Using a sharp knife, cut the dough
log in half lengthwise.

m
With the cut side of the dough
facing up, gently twist the pieces
around each other.

m
Shape the twisted dough into a circle
around a clean, empty can. he can
helps maintain the shape of the circle
while the dough rises and bakes.

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Whipped honey, also called
creamed or churned honey,
is available in grocery stores
alongside traditional liquid honey.
on the menu
Raising the PORK AND STRAWBERRY
SALAD WITH GINGER
SESAME DRESSING

Salad Bar
Give your go-to side salad a toss. These lling main-dish creations are chock-full
of tender greens, hearty proteins, and gorgeous spring produce.

Photography by
(pictured right)

LAYERED HAM AND


VEGETABLE SALAD

TARRAGON CHICKEN SALAD

STEAK AND BLUE


CHEESE SALAD

SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND


STEPHANIE WELBOURNE
SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD
Recipe Development and Food Styling by
KATHLEEN KANEN
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Bibb lettuce leaves
Watercress
Fresh raspberries
Toasted sliced almonds

1. In a large bowl, whisk together


mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and
pepper. Add chicken, grapes, celery,
and tarragon, tossing gently to
combine. Cover and refrigerate
for at least 30 minutes or for up
to 1 day. Serve with lettuce,
watercress, raspberries, almonds,
and additional grapes.

Pork and Strawberry Salad


with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Makes 4 to 6 servings

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided


1 pounds pork tenderloin,
trimmed
1 teaspoons salt, divided
teaspoon pepper
1 (5-ounce) package mixed spring
greens
1 pound fresh strawberries,
quartered
tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and 2 naval oranges, peeled and sliced
Layered Ham and transfer to an ice water bath to stop 1 tablespoon toasted sesame
Vegetable Salad the cooking process. Drain well. seeds
cup fresh orange juice
Makes 4 to 6 servings 2. In a 6-quart bowl, layer lettuce,
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
ham, eggs, radishes, and green beans.
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 cups (1-inch) sliced fresh green In a medium bowl, whisk together
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
beans mayonnaise, buttermilk, grated
teaspoon salt, divided Parmesan, dill, vinegar, sugar, pepper,
8 cups lightly packed torn butter 1. Preheat oven to 350.
and remaining teaspoon salt; pour
lettuce mixture onto salad. Lightly cover and 2 . In a large ovenproof skillet, heat
4 cups chopped ham refrigerate for at least 1 hour before 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped serving or for up to 6 hours. Garnish medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork
1 cup thinly sliced radishes with shaved Parmesan and dill, if with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper.
1 cups mayonnaise desired. Add pork to skillet, and cook until
cup whole buttermilk browned, about 4 minutes per side.
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 3. Bake until a meat thermometer
cheese Tarragon Chicken Salad inserted in thickest portion of pork
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Makes 4 to 6 servings registers 145, about 20 minutes, or
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar until desired degree of doneness. Let
teaspoon sugar 1 cups mayonnaise stand for 15 minutes; thinly slice.
teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 4. Arrange greens, strawberries,
Garnish: shaved Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt oranges, and pork on a serving platter,
fresh dill teaspoon ground black pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds. In
6 cups chopped rotisserie chicken a small bowl, whisk together orange
1. In a medium saucepan, bring green 1 cup green grapes, quartered, juice, vinegar, ginger, sesame oil,
beans, teaspoon salt, and water plus more for serving remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil,
to cover to a boil over medium-high cup nely chopped celery and remaining teaspoon salt. Serve
heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until cup chopped fresh tarragon dressing with salad.
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Even the meat-
loving men in my
family love these
hearty salads.
Can you think of
anything better
than a crisp salad
in the spring?
Paula

Steak and Blue Cheese Salad


Makes 4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil


1 pounds ank steak
1 teaspoon salt, divided
teaspoon ground black pepper,
divided
1 cup crumbled blue cheese,
divided
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
8 cups lightly packed torn romaine
lettuce
4 cups lightly packed baby spinach
2 cups quartered small tomatoes
1 small red onion, very thinly
peas and asparagus. When water
sliced Shrimp, Asparagus, and returns to a boil, immediately drain,
1. Preheat oven to 350. Sugar Snap Pea Salad and transfer to an ice water bath
to stop the cooking process. Drain
2. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat Makes 4 servings
well.
oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed 2. In a large skillet, heat 3 teaspoons
steak with teaspoon salt and
2 cups (1-inch) sliced fresh oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle
teaspoon pepper. Add steak to
asparagus shrimp with teaspoon salt and
skillet, and cook until browned, about
5 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp
3 minutes per side.
1 pounds large fresh shrimp, to skillet, and cook until pink and
3. Bake for 10 minutes or until desired peeled and deveined (tails firm, about 4 minutes. Let cool.
degree of doneness. Transfer to cutting left on) 3. Using a vegetable peeler, shave
board, and let stand for 15 minutes; teaspoon salt, divided squash into ribbons, stopping
thinly slice. teaspoon ground black pepper, at squash seeds. In a large bowl,
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cup divided whisk together lime juice, honey,
blue cheese, mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 2 medium yellow squash remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and
1
and remaining teaspoon each salt 3 cup fresh lime juice remaining teaspoon each
and pepper. Arrange lettuce, spinach, 2 tablespoons honey salt and pepper. Add asparagus
and tomatoes on a large serving cup sliced green onion mixture, shrimp, squash, and
platter, and top with steak, onion, and green onion, tossing to combine.
remaining cup blue cheese. Serve 1. Bringa large pot of water to a Serve immediately, or cover and
with blue cheese dressing. boil over medium-high heat; add refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
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Photography by JIM BATHIE
Recipe Development and Food Styling by
LOREN WOOD
Styling by LUCY FINNEY
When life gives you

Lemons (and limes)


Next time you find yourself with a bunch of lemons
and limes, do like Paula, and turn them into zesty desserts.

LEMON MOUSSE CAKE


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3. In a small saucepan, cook cup
cream and white chocolate over low
heat, stirring frequently, until mixture
is melted and smooth. Stir in gelatin
mixture until dissolved, and let cool
completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese,
1 cup sugar, and zest with a mixer
at medium speed until creamy; add
cooled white chocolate mixture and
vanilla, beating until combined.
5. In another large bowl, beat
remaining 2 cups cream and
remaining cup sugar with a mixer
at high speed until soft peaks form.
Gently fold whipped cream into cream
cheese mixture until well combined.
Pour mixture into prepared crust.
Cover and freeze for at least 8 hours
or overnight.
6. Remove from freezer, and gently
run a knife around sides of pan to
release crust; remove sides of pan.
Let stand for 10 minutes before
slicing. Garnish with white chocolate
LEMONLIME SHERBET LEMON MOUSSE CAKE curls, if desired.

Makes about 1 quart Makes 1 (10-inch) cake


GLAZED LEMON
2 cups half-and-half Crust:
ANGEL FOOD CAKE
1 cup sugar 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1
3 cup butter, melted
WITH CANDIED LEMON
1 cup sour cream
cup water cup sugar Makes 1 (10-inch) cake
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 cup cake our*
2 tablespoons lime zest Filling:
teaspoon salt
1
3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 large egg whites, room
4 lemons) 1 (0.25-ounce) envelope
temperature
1
3 cup fresh lime juice (about unavored gelatin
1 teaspoons cream of tartar
4 limes) 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream,
1 cups granulated sugar
vanilla bean, split lengthwise divided
2 teaspoons lemon zest
and seeds scraped and reserved 2 (4-ounce) bars white chocolate,
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1
8 teaspoon salt 3 (8-ounce) packages cream
teaspoon almond extract
Garnish: lime zest cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 cups sugar, divided
cup fresh lemon juice
1. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
Candied Lemon Peel (recipe follows)
half-and-half, sugar, sour cream, cup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
water, lemon and lime zest and juice, Garnish: white chocolate curls
1. Position rack in lower third of
vanilla bean seeds, extract, and salt.
1. For crust: In a medium bowl, stir oven. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Pour mixture into the container
together wafer crumbs, butter, and 2. In a small bowl, sift together cake
of an electric ice cream maker, and
freeze according to manufacturer's sugar until combined. Press mixture our and salt twice.
instructions. Spoon mixture into into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch 3. In a large bowl, beat egg whites and
a 1-quart container, and freeze for at springform pan; refrigerate. cream of tartar with a mixer at high
least 8 hours or for up to 1 month. 2. For lling: In a small bowl, stir speed until foamy. Gradually add
Garnish servings with lime zest, together lemon juice and gelatin; let granulated sugar, beating until sti
if desired. stand until softened, about 5 minutes. peaks form. Beat in zest and extracts.
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Gently fold our mixture into egg
white mixture until combined. Spoon
batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube
pan. Tap pan lightly on counter to
release air bubbles.
4. Bake until lightly browned and
top appears dry, 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven, and immediately
invert pan onto wire rack. Let cool
completely.
5. Gently run a knife around sides
and center of pan to loosen cake, and
invert cake onto a serving plate. In
another small bowl, whisk together
confectioners sugar and lemon juice
until smooth; spoon onto cake, and
top with Candied Lemon Peel. Serve
immediately.

*We used Swans Down Cake Flour.

Candied Lemon Peel


Makes about 6 cups

6 lemons
3 cups sugar, divided
3 cups water, divided

1. Using a Y-shaped peeler, peel


lemons, taking care to avoid pith. Cut
peel into thin strips (reserve lemons
for another use).
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2
cups sugar and 1 cups water to a boil
over medium-high heat, stirring until
sugar dissolves. Stir in lemon peel,
reduce heat to medium, and cook until
mixture is syrupy, about 15 minutes.
3. Strain lemon peel, reserving liquid.
In same saucepan, bring remaining
1 cups water and reserved liquid to
a boil over medium-high heat. Stir
in peel, reduce heat to medium, and
cook until mixture is syrupy, about 15
minutes. Strain peel, discarding liquid.
4. On a large piece of parchment
paper, arrange peel in a single
layer, and let stand for 2 hours. In a
medium bowl, toss together peel with
remaining cup sugar. Twist peel
around the handle of a wooden spoon
to curl, if desired. Place peel on another
piece of parchment, and let stand until
dry, at least 2 hours. Store in an airtight
container for up to 1 week.
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FROSTED LEMON
SUGAR COOKIES
Makes about 30

cup unsalted butter, softened


cup all-vegetable shortening
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons
granulated sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose our
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoons baking powder
teaspoon salt
Lemon Frosting (recipe follows)
Yellow sanding sugar

1. In a large bowl, beat butter,


shortening, 1 cup granulated sugar,
and zest with a mixer at medium Lemon Frosting 1 (8-ounce) container frozen
speed until u y, about 4 minutes, Makes about 3 cups whipped topping, thawed
stopping occasionally to scrape sides Garnish: lime slices
1
of bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, 3 cup salted butter, softened
beating well after each addition. Beat 2 cups confectioners sugar
1. Preheat oven to 325.
in extracts. 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon
juice 2. In a medium bowl, stir together
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and
teaspoon lemon extract
our, cornstarch, baking powder, melted butter. Press mixture into
and salt. Gradually add our mixture bottom and up sides of an 11x8-inch
1. In a medium bowl, beat all
to butter mixture, beating until removable-bottom tart pan.
combined. Cover and refrigerate ingredients with a mixer at medium-
high speed until smooth and u y. 3. Bake until light brown, about 8
dough for at least 2 hours or for up to
Use immediately. minutes. Let cool completely.
2 days.
4. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks
3. Preheat oven to 375. Line baking
LIME BUTTERMILK TART with a mixer at high speed until
sheets with parchment paper.
thick and pale, 4 to 5 minutes. In
4. Place remaining 3 tablespoons Makes 1 (11-inch) tart
a medium bowl, whisk together
granulated sugar in a small bowl. 1 (8.8-ounce) package Biscoff condensed milk and lime zest and
Using a 1-inch spring-loaded scoop, Cookies, crushed juice. Gradually add condensed milk
scoop dough, and roll into balls. Roll cup rmly packed light brown mixture to egg yolks, beating on low
balls in sugar, and place 2 inches sugar speed to combine. Add buttermilk,
apart on prepared pans. Gently cup butter, melted confectioners sugar, vanilla, and salt,
atten balls to -inch thickness. 4 large egg yolks beating to combine. Pour mixture
5. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 1 (14 -ounce) can sweetened into prepared crust.
12 minutes. Let cool on pans for 5 condensed milk 6. Bake until edges are set, 20 to 25
minutes. Remove from pans, and let 2 tablespoons lime zest minutes (tart will not be fully set in
cool completely on wire racks. 2
3 cup fresh lime juice center). Let cool completely on a wire
2
6. Spread Lemon Frosting onto 3 cup whole buttermilk rack. Cover and refrigerate until cold,
cookies, and sprinkle with sanding cup confectioners sugar 4 to 6 hours. Serve with whipped
sugar. Refrigerate in an airtight 1 teaspoon vanilla extract topping, and garnish with lime, if
1
container for up to 3 days. 8 teaspoon salt desired.
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a AROUND THE TABLE b

Bright and Cheerful Arrangements


THESE SIMPLE CENTERPIECES WILL BRIGHTEN UP ANY SPRING CELEBRATION.

WELCOME THE NEW SEASON with these easy and colorful arrangements. Springtime oers
so many fresh owers to play with, along with the iconic egg that is often used in arrangements
around the Easter season. Begin by gathering and cleaning vases and containers you already have.
Use your creative eye when looking for them and especially as you sort and group them together
to make a stronger statement on any tabletop.

GET THE LOOK


1. Mix and match
milk-glass vessels to
create a centerpiece
with varying heights.
2. Pink and white
tulips always mingle
well together in any
silver vase. 3. Use
blown eggs and
a recycled carton
for an unexpected
centerpiece. First
plug the bottom of
each egg with hot
glue. Next, ill them
halfway with water,
and a playful mix of
blooms. 4. Create this
nest of eggs using
curly willow sticks and
a few dyed eggs in
shades of blue and
green. Fill in any gaps
with reindeer moss,
and cover with a
cloche. 5. Silver trays
and heirloom pieces
such as this bud
vase combine well
with mercury-glass
containers to create a
soft and sophisticated
arrangement.

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4 5

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a BOBBY LIGHTENS IT UP I by Bobby Deen b

Dress It Up
DRIZZLE THESE EASY DRESSINGS ON YOUR FAVORITE SPRING SALADS.

CLAUDIA AND I LIKE TO spruce up our salads with homemade dressings that are just as
fresh and delicious as the produce we nd at farmers markets. hese versions of the creamy
dressings I grew up with are a bit lighter but still keep the rich avors I know and love.

Dont limit
these dressings
to just salads.
heyre great as
sandwich spreads,
veggie dips, and
baked potato
toppers, too.

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THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
Makes 1 cups

1 cup low-fat mayonnaise


2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons spicy pickle relish*
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
teaspoon ground black pepper

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.


Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

*We used Wickles Pickles Relish.

RANCH DRESSING
Makes 1 cups

1 cup low-fat buttermilk


cup low-fat mayonnaise
cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 clove garlic, minced
teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
teaspoon ground black pepper

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.


Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

PEANUT DRESSING
Makes 1 cups

cup canola oil


6 tablespoons extra-crunchy peanut butter
cup white wine vinegar
cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil

1. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.


Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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a JAMIE'S FAMILY TABLE I by Jamie Deen b

Hash It Out
YOUR FAMILY WILL ENJOY THESE FUN WAYS WITH HASH BROWNS ANY TIME OF DAY.

HASH BROWNS ARE A FAVORITE around our house. Whether Brooke and I serve them
with eggs for breakfast or saut them with chicken and veggies for dinner, our sons Matthew
and Jack just love their crispy goodness. Check out these easy recipes and tips to help you get
a fast family supper on the table.

My boys are
meat-and-
potatoes kind of
guys, so hash-
brown meals are
always a hit.
HAM AND VEGETABLE HASH 2. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1
Makes 4 servings tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add
half of potatoes in a single layer, and cook,
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, shredded turning occasionally, until golden brown,
teaspoon salt, divided about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet, and
teaspoon ground black pepper repeat process with 1 tablespoons oil and
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided remaining potatoes. Remove from skillet.
2 large carrots, shredded
3. Squeeze out excess moisture from carrots
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise,
seeds scraped out, and shredded
and zucchini with a clean dish towel. In same
cup thinly sliced red onion large bowl, toss together carrots, zucchini,
teaspoon dried Italian seasoning onion, Italian seasoning, and remaining
1 (8-ounce) package diced ham, drained teaspoon salt.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoons oil in skillet
1. Place shredded potatoes in a colander, and over medium-high heat. Add carrot mixture,
rinse under cool running water. Squeeze dry and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender
thoroughly with a clean dish towel. In a large and lightly browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in
bowl, toss together potatoes, teaspoon salt, potatoes and ham, and cook until heated
and pepper. through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI HASH Stir in chicken, broccoli, and potatoes
Makes 4 to 6 servings
until well combined, and cook until heated
through, about 5 minutes.
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 3. Reduce heat to low, and sprinkle with
1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese. Cover and cook until cheese has
shredded hash brown potatoes melted, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
(8-ounce) package cream cheese,
softened *We used Velveeta Shreds Original Flavor.
cup chicken broth
teaspoon onion powder LOADED SWEET POTATO TOTS
teaspoon salt Makes 4 servings
teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 (20-ounce) bag frozen sweet potato pieces*
1 (8-ounce) package steam-in-bag broccoli 5 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped and
orets, cooked according to package cooked until crisp
directions 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1
1 cup shredded processed cheese 3 cup sliced green onion
product*
1
3 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes KITCHEN TIP
4 tablespoons sour cream You can also make
1. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat this family style in a
1. Preheat oven to 425. Spray 4 small cast-iron 10- to 12-inch cast-
1 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
Add half of potatoes to skillet in a single skillets with cooking spray. iron skillet.
layer; cook, without stirring, until golden 2. Divide potatoes among skillets, and bake
brown on bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and until lightly browned, about 20 minutes,
cook until golden brown on bottom, turning halfway through.
5 to 6 minutes more. Remove potatoes from 3. Remove from oven, and divide bacon and
skillet; repeat procedure with remaining cheese among skillets.
1 tablespoons oil and potatoes. Remove 4. Bake until cheese has melted, 4 to 5
from skillet. minutes. Top each with green onion, tomato,
2. In same skillet, whisk together cream and sour cream. Serve immediately.
cheese, broth, onion powder, salt, and pepper
over medium heat until melted and smooth. *We use Alexia Crispy Bite-Size Sweet Potato Puffs.
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Family Fun and Food


Along the Grand Strand
DIVERSE ATTRACTIONS AND DELICIOUS RESTAURANTS
BECKON VISITORS TO THIS COASTAL CAROLINA REGION.
Written by NANCY MEEKS

Photos courtesy of Visit Myrtle Beach, Kat Murphy Photography/Katrina Murphy, and Brookgreen Gardens.
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA, is the centerpiece of the
Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of beach running from the North
CarolinaSouth Carolina border southward along the Atlantic
coast. Myrtle Beach is a family-friendly destination with tons of
entertainment, attractions, restaurants, and shopping for all ages.
he heart of Myrtle Beach is the downtown Oceanfront Boardwalk
and Promenade. he 1.2-mile beachfront path extends from the
2nd Avenue Pier to the 14th Avenue Pier, with information signs
along the way telling the history of the area and numerous benches
and seating areas to sit a spell and take in the sights. Cast out your
shing lines at the piers, or take your pick of souvenir shops and
arcades, ice cream parlors and hot dog stands, and cafs and bars all
along the Boardwalk. Be sure to take a ride on the glass-enclosed,
air-conditioned, 18-story-high SkyWheel for sweeping views of the
Grand Strand.

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From the Boardwalk, head north to the Sea Captains House for
an iconic Myrtle Beach dining experience. Built in 1930 as a private
residence, then transformed into a guesthouse and later a restaurant,
Sea Captains has been serving fresh seafood dishes with Lowcountry
touches for more than 50 years. Nautical dcor and lounging areas
with comfortable furnishings remind visitors that this was a home
and create a cozy oceanside atmosphere. Start your meal with a cup of
She-Crab Soup nished with sherry and served with crispy, golden-
brown hush puppies while you contemplate your main course. Choose
from traditional seafood platters, local stued ounder, shrimp and
grits, surf and turf, and much more, including the chef s fresh catch
of the day that is pecan-crusted, pan-fried, and served with a citrus
butter sauce. Breakfast and lunch are also served seven days a week.
For a day of family fun from sunup to sundown, plan a visit to
Broadway at the Beach. his 350-acre attraction has something
for everyone. Younger children will love the Play Park area, with a
playground, picnic seating, and friendly ducks to keep them company,
or check out Pavilion Park for traditional carnival rides including
carousels, swings, and bumper cars. You can also choose from
miniature golf, a movie theater, boat rides, an aquarium, a zipline,
helicopter rides, and reworks displays.
Broadway at the Beach has more than 25 restaurants and casual
food joints and more than 70 retail shops, including he Paula Deen
Store. his is your one-stop-shop for all things Paula. Youll nd
an extensive collection of Paulas cookware, bakeware, dishes, and
kitchen items, including her famous acacia wood round salt box
and pewter measuring cups and spoons, aprons and linens, a wide
assortment of her condiments and gooey butter cake mixes, and
specialty seasonal products and gift items. here is a childrens section
with clothing, toys, and books that encourage and celebrate kids
interests in food and cooking, plus artwork by Paula, her cookbooks
and magazine, and even ladies clothing items similar to wardrobe
pieces that Paula loves. Its a must-visit for any Paula fan.
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About 15 miles south of central Myrtle Beach is the quaint, laid-
back shing town of Murrells Inlet, the seafood capital of South
Carolina. Murrells Inlet has a centuries-long history dating back to
Native Americans. Spanish explorers, pirates of the high seas, and
English colonists followed, and by the 1800s, several plantations in the
area were growing rice, which at the time was as valuable a cash crop
as cotton and tobacco. Wealthy citizens who spent the summer in
the area generally arrived by steamboat, and many of the boats' cooks
settled in there, giving the area its culinary foundation.

Photos courtesy of Visit Myrtle Beach, Kat Murphy Photography/Katrina Murphy, and Brookgreen Gardens.
Some of the best restaurants in the area are located along the
MarshWalk, a half-mile-long waterfront path with incredible views of salt
marshes, river grass, and abundant wildlife. he walk ends at Veterans
Pier, which is dedicated to boat captains. All along the path youll see
fishing boats coming and going amid folks parasailing, kayaking, paddle
boarding, and taking in the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.
At the southern end of the MarshWalk on Crazy Sister Marina is
he Wicked Tuna. Seafood, of course, is the focus here, and youll be
hard-pressed to find it any fresher elsewhere. he restaurant operates
its own shing boat, which goes out several times a week, bringing
back everything from local triggersh, grouper, and ounder to
shrimp and oysters. he catch of the day is immediately unloaded
and processed on-site, going from the water to your plate in a matter
of hours. Choose from diverse options such as the Stued Flounder
Stack, featuring ounder llets layered with crabmeat, mushrooms,
and spinach topped with sun-dried tomato and macadamia nut crust
and served with Parmesan cream sauce, or the Surf and Surf, pan-
seared fresh sh with shrimp and Creole cream sauce over risotto.
he Wicked Tuna also has a dedicated sushi kitchen and raw bar
where you can get ceviches, cold seafood salads, oysters on the
half shell, and handcrafted nigiri, sashimi, and rolls. he specialty
roll is the Maryland, which includes tuna, shrimp, blue crab, and
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cucumber topped with Maryland-style lump crab cakes, a sweet-
spicy sauce, and green onion.
Plan your time in Murrells Inlet to include a visit to Brookgreen
Gardens, the largest outdoor public sculpture gardens in the country.
Founded by Archer Milton Huntington and his wife, artist Anna Hyatt
Huntington, Brookgreen has been open to the public since 1930 and
has more than 1,400 pieces by more than 350 artists in its collection.
In addition to stunning works of art surrounded by graceful oaks and
gorgeous owers and plants, Brookgreen features an arboretum, a
labyrinth, buttery house, a wildlife preserve and zoo dedicated to
native Lowcountry animals, and pontoon boat rides along historic rice
elds. Special exhibits and events rotate throughout the year.
Head a few miles down the road from Murrells Inlet to he
Hammock Shops Village in the heart of Pawleys Island for some
leisurely shopping and strolling. Youll nd more than 25 shops and
eateries connected by brick- and pebble-lined pathways planted
with azaleas, camellias, oaks, magnolias, and more. here is a
playground just for kids in the center of the village, and a dog-walk
area is adjacent to the village. Dont miss the daily hammock-weaving
demonstrations, and then pick up your own hammock at he Original
Hammock Shop, which has been selling the hand-woven cotton-rope
hammocks created in 1889 by local riverboat captain Joshua John
Ward since 1938.
If hunger strikes, there are several options to choose from in the
village, from quick bites to ne dining. For casual yet delicious fare,
pay a visit to bisQit. You cant go wrong with any of their towering
biscuit sandwiches, such as the Lowcountry with root beer-braised
pork belly, smoked Gouda, and slaw or the Wedgeeld with country-
fried or blackened chuck steak with lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese
dressing. For burger cravings, bisQit has 13 variations to choose from
plus a ton of toppings, including grilled or pickled onions, pimiento
cheese, bacon jam, chorizo, an all-beef frank, and nine types of cheese
to customize them. Be sure to save room for a milk shake; bisQit
has 16 thick, u y concoctions such as the Funky Monkey featuring
bananas, chocolate chips, and strawberry jam; the sweet-spicy-tart
Mango, Cayenne & Lime; and the Sweet Swine with bacon, maple
syrup, and sea salt. You can also spike any shake with a shot or two For More Information
for a grown-up treat, or order it virgin in a go-cup to sip on as you
meander through the village. SEA CAPTAIN'S HOUSE RESTAURANT
seacaptains.com
With attractions, events, and festivals happening year-round,
theres so much more to see and do in and around Myrtle Beach and BROADWAY AT THE BEACH
broadwayatthebeach.com
throughout the Grand Strand. Visit mymyrtlebeach.com to learn more
about the area and to plan your visit. MURRELLS INLET MARSHWALK
marshwalk.com
THE WICKED TUNA
thewickedtuna.com
CRAZY FOR CALABASH
BROOKGREEN GARDENS
Throughout Myrtle Beach, youll see signs for Calabash-style restaurants. brookgreen.org
That phrase originated with the tiny ishing village of Calabash, North
Carolina, which proclaims itself the seafood capital of the world. THE HAMMOCK SHOPS VILLAGE
thehammockshops.com
Seafood in Calabash, particularly shrimp, traditionally was fried with
minimal seasoning and very little breading and served in generous BISQIT
portions. These days, though, Calabash style often indicates all-you-can- 843-979-2747
eat fried seafood buffets.

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Gilchrist
Pimentos Caf Villanis Bakery

Pimiento Cheese, Please


SATISFY YOUR CRAVING FOR THE PTE OF THE SOUTH WITH THESE DELICIOUS OPTIONS.

R R R R
PRETTY PERFECT CHEESE VILLANIS BAKERY FRANK BACK IN THE DAY BAKERY
Loxley, AL, Concord, NC Austin, TX Savannah, GA
and grocery stores
across the US Paul and Amanda Villani Frank is an Austin, Texas, Back in the Day Bakery
opened Villanis Bakery with eatery with an affinity for is owned and operated
Maggie Heyworth started a clear mission to serve great food, strong coffee, by Cheryl and Griff Day,
Pretty Perfect Cheese after outstanding baked goods. cold drinks, and funky who are good friends of
several years of research Each day, the team makes ambience. In addition to Paula Deen. Slow Down
and development due to an cupcakes, pastries, cookies,
Photos courtesy of Pimentos Caf, Villanis Bakery, and High Hat Caf.
its widely loved artisan and Taste the Sweet Life
unfortunate encounter with cheesecake, bread, and sausage, Frank has a is the bakerys motto,
subpar pimiento cheese. much more from scratch healthy following for and its apparent that
She felt that life is too with quality ingredients. its Biscuit and Gravy a lot of care is put into
short for bad pimiento Its also home to the Burger with pimiento everything they make.
cheese. Shredded white original Pimento Cheese cheese. The massive dish The shop creates all its
Cheddar that has been Croissant. This culinary includes a split Cheddar items from scratch and
aged for at least one year creation is a marriage of the biscuit piled with a beef offers a made-to-order
is her key ingredient in conventional French pastry and pork sausage patty, lunch menu. One of their
flavors including Aged and a Southern favorite. country gravy, fried green most popular items is
Cheddar with Jalapeo Handmade laminated tomato, and pimiento the Pimento and the Pig
and Pimiento, Aged dough and pimiento cheese cheese. This big burger sandwich, made with
Cheddar with Sundried that is incorporated during is also served with their pimiento cheese,
Tomato and Lemon Zest, the rolling process results in powdered sugar waffle applewood smoked
and Aged Cheddar with a cheesy, buttery, and flaky fries and a side of Cholula bacon, and ciabatta
Pancetta & Horseradish. treat. 11 Union St. Suite syrup. 407 Colorado St. bread. 2403 Bull Street.
prettyperfectcheese.com 103. villanisbakery.com hotdogscoldbeer.com backinthedaybakery.com

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R R cheese as homage to his numerous dishes including
PALMETTO CHEESE GILCHRIST mentor, Frank Stitt of the the Southern Special, an
Pawleys Island, SC, Mountain Brook, AL legendary Highlands Bar English muffin layered
and grocery stores and Grill in Birmingham, with pimiento cheese,
across the US Gilchrist opened in 1928 Alabama. Public Houses ham, tomato, and a fried
as a drug store and soda version is based on the egg, and the Grown-Up
Sassy and Brian Henry fountain. Although the pimiento cheese recipe Grilled Cheese, made with
founded Palmetto Cheese pharmacy closed more than found in the cookbook Papas jalapeo pimiento
in 2006. The companys 30 years ago, people often Frank Stitts Southern cheese, Gouda, Swiss,
slogan boldly deems it still affectionately refer to Table, but a single variation oven-roasted tomatoes,
the pimento cheese it as Gilchrist Pharmacy. has been incorporated and hickory-smoked bacon
with soul! Palmettos The down-home diner is a into the original recipe. on grilled wheat bread.
Cheese has been known local spot with comforting The beloved Southern holidaydeli.com
to dress up a variety of sandwich choices including staple is served on an
foodsveggies, burgers,
biscuits, sandwiches, hot
egg salad, chicken salad,
hot dogs, and turkey club.
appetizer plate with fried R
MAGNOLIA'S
dill pickles and grilled
dogs, and much more. One of the most popular sourdough, as well as Charleston, SC
Although the secret recipe sandwiches served is the a topping for a bacon
will never be revealed, BLT with pimiento cheese. burger. 1110 Market Street. Magnolias opened its
the quality Southern-style The dish is a yummy publichousechattanooga.com doors in 1990 and is a
pimiento cheese brand is combination of thick- part of a new generation
largely successful because cut bacon, house-made R of Lowcountry cooking
of its homemade taste, pimiento cheese, lettuce, PIMENTOS CAF in Charleston. For more
versatility, and convenient tomatoes, pickles, and & MARKET than 25 years, this fine-
packaging. Palmettos a side of crackers. Many Multiple locations in dining restaurant has fused
pimiento cheese is available customers love to wash Memphis, TN Southern fare, culinary
in Original, Jalapeo, it down with a fresh- trends, and stylish plate
and Bacon flavors. squeezed limeade. 2805 The Jordan family has presentations. Pimiento
pimentocheese.com Cahaba Rd. operated Pimentos Caf cheese enthusiasts can
& Market in the Memphis enjoy their Grilled Filet
R area since 1993. The caf of Beef topped with
R PUBLIC HOUSE has a loyal following melted pimiento cheese
HIGH HAT CAF
Chattanooga, TN thanks to its warm service and served with an herb
New Orleans, LA
and appetizing food. potato cake, grilled plum
In 2011, Chip Apperson Five years ago, Public Customers are particularly tomatoes, asparagus,
and Adolfo Garcia opened Houses first general fond of Papas Pimento and Madeira demi-glace.
High Hat Caf in New manager decided to Cheese. The pimiento 185 East Bay Street.
Orleans. The two initially start serving pimiento cheese is served on magnoliascharleston.com
met while attending
culinary school in New
York City. They opened
the caf with a vision to
fuse Memphis Delta-style
food with New Orleans
Cajun fare. Everything is
handcrafted from scratch,
sourced locally, and made
in season. The bustling
caf has a pimiento cheese
appetizer thats served
with deviled ham, deviled
eggs, and mixed pickles.
Other favorites include
the High Hat Burger with
Pimento Cheese, Pimento
Cheese Grits, Pimento
Cheese Fries, and Pimento
Mac & Cheese. 4500 Freret
Street. highhatcafe.com High Hat Caf

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a FIVE AND DIME I Five Ingredients and Ten Minutes b

Spring Sips
ADD VIBRANT FLAVOR AND COLOR TO YOUR SPRING
GET-TOGETHERS WITH THIS REFRESHING PUNCH.

PINK RASPBERRY PUNCH


Makes about 1 gallon

1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale,


chilled
1 (1-liter) bottle fruit juice,
chilled
4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
1 quart raspberry sorbet, slightly
softened
1 (12-ounce) package frozen
raspberries

1. In a large punch bowl, gently stir


together ginger ale, fruit juice, and
pineapple juice. Scoop sorbet into
punch, and top with raspberries.
Serve immediately.

KITCHEN TIP
Mix and match avors of juice,
sorbet, and fruit to create
endless combinations. No
matter which fruit you use, be
sure its frozen. It eliminates
the need for ice and will help
keep the punch cold.

Aunt Peggy
loved to serve
a punch like this
to our family
on Sunday
afternoons.
Paula

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Recipe Index Where to Find It
APPETIZERS MAIN DISHES EASTER IN BLOOM
AlmondBasil Deviled Eggs 42 Chicken and Broccoli Hash 70 Pages 3746Brass bunnies and
Creamy Shrimp, Bacon, and Pea Johnson Bros. California Fruit square
BEVERAGES Fettuccine 31 plates from Etsy; Floral paper napkins
Pink Raspberry Punch 77 Ham and Asparagus Pot Pie 34 for decoupage eggs from Shop
Ham and Vegetable Hash 69 Sweet Lulu
BREADS Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with
Apricot Honey Buns 50 Balsamic Sauce 43 GOLDEN GOODNESS
Braided Honey Wheat Bread 51 Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings 49 Pages 4752Raw honeycomb,
Sweet Potato Biscuits 42 Loaded Sweet Potato Tots 70 assorted honeys, and cherrywood
PineappleTeriyaki Glazed honey drizzler from Savannah Bee
DESSERTS Chicken 32 Company
Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies 64 Pork Chops with ArugulaPecan
Pesto and Potatoes 35 JAMIES FAMILY TABLE
Glazed Lemon Angel Food Cake
Slow-Cooker King Ranch Chicken 15 Page 69Square 2-quart cast-iron
with Candied Lemon 61
Turkey Cutlets with Mustard Sauce 33 skillet from Carolina Cooker
Honey Pudding 50
LemonLime Sherbet 61
ADDRESSES
Lemon Mousse Cake 61 SALADS
Carolina Cookercarolinacooker.com
Lime Buttermilk Tart 64 Layered Ham and Vegetable Salad 55
or 800-345-0169
Strawberry Jam Cake 45 Pork and Strawberry Salad
Etsyetsy.com
with GingerSesame Dressing 55
Savannah Bee Company
DRESSINGS AND SAUCES Shrimp, Asparagus, and Sugar Snap
savannahbee.com or 800-955-5080
Peanut Dressing 68 Pea Salad 58
Shop Sweet Lulushopsweetlulu.com
Ranch Dressing 68 Spring Salad 42
or 815-464-6264
Thousand Island Dressing 68 Steak and Blue Cheese Salad 58
Tarragon Chicken Salad 55
FILLINGS, FROSTINGS, AND
TOPPINGS VEGETABLES AND SIDES
Candied Lemon Peel 62 Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes 43
Lemon Frosting 64 GingerGreen Onion Rice 32
Orange Curd 81 Green Beans with Creamy Herb
Strawberry Cream Cheese Sauce 42
Frosting 45 LemonButter Carrots 33

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a SOMETHIN' SWEET b

Sunny Citrus Spread


DRESS UP CAKES, COOKIES, FRUIT, AND MORE WITH THIS SMOOTH AND CREAMY SWEETTART CURD.

ORANGE CURD
Makes about 2 cups

9 egg yolks
7 tablespoons sugar, divided
2
3 cup butter, cut into -inch pieces and
divided
1 tablespoon orange zest
cup fresh pulp-free orange juice

1. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and


3 tablespoons sugar.
2. In a small saucepan, bring cup butter,
orange zest and juice, and remaining 3
tablespoons sugar to a boil over medium heat,
whisking occasionally. Gradually add half of
hot orange mixture to egg yolks, whisking
constantly. Whisk egg mixture into remaining
orange mixture in saucepan, and bring to a
boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until
mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a
spoon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat,
and whisk in remaining cup butter until
melted and smooth.
3. Pour into a medium bowl, and cover with
plastic wrap, pressing wrap onto surface of curd
to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until
very thick and cold, about 4 hours. Refrigerate
in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

KITCHEN TIP
Two medium oranges will yield to
2
3 cup juice.

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