Paula's Home Cooking Season 2 Episode 17 Cooking for a Crowd

In Paula's Home Cooking season 2 episode 17, titled "Cooking for a Crowd," Paula Deen shares her tips and tricks for feeding a large group of people. Whether it's hosting a family holiday or throwing a backyard barbecue, Paula believes that preparing food in advance is the key to a stress-free event.

To start off, Paula prepares a classic southern dish, fried pork chops with cream gravy. She explains that this dish can easily feed a crowd by frying a large batch of pork chops and keeping them warm in the oven until ready to serve. The cream gravy is made with butter, flour, milk, and a generous amount of black pepper - a staple in southern cooking.

Next up, Paula shows us how to make a delicious loaded baked potato casserole. This dish is perfect for a potluck or buffet-style meal because it can easily be made in advance and reheated when needed. Paula starts by baking potatoes in the oven until tender, then scooping out the insides and mixing them with sour cream, cheese, bacon, green onions, and butter. She tops the casserole with more cheese and bakes it in the oven until hot and bubbly.

For those in need of a quick and easy side dish, Paula shares her recipe for roasted vegetables. She explains that this dish is not only healthy but also customizable - you can use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Paula roasts a mixture of potatoes, carrots, red onion, and bell peppers in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper until crispy and flavorful.

No southern meal is complete without a dessert, and Paula has just the thing - a peach cobbler with a crumbly topping. Paula's recipe starts with a homemade crust, made with flour, sugar, and butter. Then she fills the crust with fresh, sliced peaches and tops it with a mixture of flour, sugar, and butter for a crispy, crumbly topping. The cobbler is baked in the oven until golden brown and served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Throughout the episode, Paula emphasizes the importance of planning ahead and making use of your time wisely when cooking for a crowd. She also shares her love for feeding people and the joy that comes with sharing a delicious meal with friends and family.

"Cooking for a Crowd" is a must-watch episode for anyone who loves to entertain or is looking for tips on how to feed a large group of people. Paula's recipes are easy to follow and the dishes are sure to please a crowd. With her infectious personality and mouth-watering food, Paula will inspire you to get in the kitchen and start cooking.