Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up

Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up

by Paula Deen
Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up

Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up

by Paula Deen

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Overview

Paula Deen has lost over 40 pounds and has maintained her weight loss for over two years by swapping out ingredients to reduce fat and calories. Paula's key to weight loss is moderation and accountability and one day a week she still enjoys good old southern cooking with biscuits and all. Only now she will have one biscuit instead of three. One does not have to give up taste when reducing calories and these recipes are a testament to that. Paula shares 250 of her favorite recipes lightened up. This brand new cookbook presents lightened up versions of fifty of her classic southern recipes and presents new recipes that cuts the calories but not the delicious taste. Including:

- The Lady's New Cheesy Mac
- New Savannah Gumbo
- Flourless chocolate cake
- Beaufort Shrimp Pie
- Nutty Sweet Potato Balls
- All-New Peach Cobbler

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781943016020
Publisher: Paula Deen Ventures
Publication date: 09/08/2015
Pages: 416
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

About The Author
PAULA DEEN, Culinary icon and queen of Southern cooking, Deen is a self-made success story who learned the secrets of Southern cooking from her grandmother. Deen's first business, The Bag Lady, started her successful career and led to the opening of her first restaurant, The Lady and Sons, with her two sons Bobby and Jamie five years later. In addition to her success on TV and with her restaurant, Deen is a two-time Emmy award winner and the author of 14 cookbooks that have sold more than 11,000,000 copies. Paula's magazine Cooking with Paula Deen celebrates it's 10th year and has over 3 million readers. In 2014, Deen launched the Paula Deen Network, an interactive digital cooking network that combines cooking, lifestyle and game shows with great recipes, meal-planning tools and more. Paula's social media fan base exceeds six million strong.

Table of Contents

Cookin' and Eatin' and Healthy xvii

Gettin' It Started: Apps and Snacks 1

Crabby Shrimp Dip 3

Ham Biscuits 4

Bacon-Wrapped Figs 5

Oysters Rockefeller 6

Family Reunion Deviled Eggs 8

Mini HotBrowns 9

Everyone's Favorite Pimiento Cheese∗ 11

Georgia Caviar∗ 12

Southern Tomato Sandwiches∗ 13

Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms 14

Cheese-Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers 14

Benne Seed Wafers∗ 16

Cheddar and Current Cheese Ball 17

Three-Cheese Ring with Pepper Jelly 18

Honey-Glazed Spicy Pecans 20

White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip 21

Pickled Shrimp∗ 23

Mexican 5-Layer Dip 24

Boiled Shrimp with Curried Yogurt Dip 25

Salads and Slaws 27

Black-Eyed Pea Salad 29

7-Layer Molded Salad 30

Easy Coleslaw∗ 32

Colorful Broccoli, Bell Pepper, and Carrot Slaw 33

All-New Macaroni Salad∗ 35

Pasta, Chicken, and Veggies Salad 36

Pasta and Bean Salad 37

Double Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing 38

Hot French Green Bean and Potato Salad∗ 40

Nutty Couscous Salad with Oranges 41

Barley Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, and Scallicns 43

Quinoa Salad with Grapes and Almonds 44

Picnic Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Pecans 45

Watermelon Cucumber Salad with Fresh Basil 46

Deviled Crab Salad 48

Creamy Tuna and Potato Salad 49

Kale Caesar Salad 50

Greek Spinach Salad 51

Beet and Vidalia Onion Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing 53

Baby Greens with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Mozzarella 54

Sugar Snap Peas, Almonds, and Mini Salad 55

Butternut Squash Salad with Apple, Pecans, and Parmesan Dressing 56

Fresh Corn and Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette 58

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad with Honey, Goat Cheese, and Walnuts 59

Arugula and Peach Salad with Poached Chicken 61

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Salad 62

Tomato Aspic with Yogurt Chive Dressing 63

Hearty, Warming and Fresh, Cooling Soups 65

Confederate Bean Soup∗ 67

New Savannah Gumbo∗ 68

Old-Fashioned Black Bean and Ham Bone Soup 69

Cajun Gazpacho 70

Broccoli Chowder 71

Down-Home Chicken Noodle Soup∗ 72

Creamy Cauliflower and Vidalia Soup 74

Mexican Chicken and Tortilla Soup 75

Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs 77

Winter Vegetable Soup 78

Creamy Potato Leek Soup 79

Collard Greens Soup with Black-Eyed Peas and Sausage 80

Cool Cucumber Soup 80

Cozy Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps∗ 83

Mushroom Soup with Wild Rice 84

Corn and Sweet Potato Chowder 85

Light and Creamy Shrimp Bisque∗ 86

Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup 88

Split Pea and Bacon Soup 89

Hearty Lentil and Spinach Soup 91

Chickpea and Vegetable Soup with Orzo 92

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup 93

Pasta and Rice 95

Baked Spaghetti∗ 97

The Lady's New Cheesy Mac∗ 98

Roasted Tomato Pasta with Basil and Mozzarella 100

Savannah Baked Red Rice∗ 101

Jambalaya 103

Hoppin' John∗ 104

New Southern Brown Rice 105

Brown Rice Pilaf 106

Perlow 108

Mexican Rice Bake 109

Dirty Rice 110

Creamy Ham and Vegetable Casserole 111

Baked Ziti 112

Lightened-Up Tuna Casserole 114

Turkey Tetrazzini 115

Fusilli with Roasted Vegetables and Ricotta 117

Eggplant Lasagna 118

Pork, Beef, and Lamb 121

Sausage and Bean Chili 123

Holiday Baked Ham 124

Quick Brined Pork Chops 126

Smothered Pork Chops 127

Pan-Seared Pork Loin with Tomato Gravy∗ 129

Spice-Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloip 130

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa 131

Slow Cooker Ribs 132

Memphis Dry Rub Ribs∗ 134

Chicken-Fried Steak with Cream Gravy∗ 135

Grillades and Grits 137

Better-Than-Basic Meat Loaf 138

Slow Cooker Brisket 140

Better Burgers 141

Cowboy Rib Eyes with Caramelized Mushrooms and Shallots 142

Skillet Shepherd's Pie 145

Cheeseburger Meat Loaf∗ 146

Smothered Liver with Onions 147

Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint 148

Chicken, Game Hens, and Turkey 151

Sesame Chicken Tenders 153

Oven-Fried Chicken∗ 154

Paula's Chicken and Dumplin's∗ 156

Chicken Divan∗ 157

The Lady & Sons Chicken Potpie∗ 159

Chicken Curry with Red Bell Pepper and Pineapple 160

Roasted Chicken Breasts with Orange and Parmesan 161

Lemon Chicken with Artichokes 162

Smothered Chicken 164

Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Chicken 165

RoastChicken Sunday Supper 166

Braised Chicken with Mushrooms and White Wine 168

Cajun Stuffed Cornish Game Hens 170

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Ham and Provolone 171

Southwest Chicken Enchiladas 172

Louisiana Blackened Chicken Cutlets 173

Greek Chicken Kebabs on the Grill 174

Pecan-Crusted Chicken Thighs 177

Lighter Chicken and Waffles 178

Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers 179

Southern Turkey Chili in a Biscuit Bowl 180

Juicy Turkey Burgers 182

Turkey Scallopini 183

Braised Turkey Breast and Vegetables 184

Chopped Turkey Barbecue 186

Fish and Shellfish 189

Beaufort Shrimp Pie∗ 191

Savannah Crab Cakes∗ 192

Shrimp Po'boy∗ 194

Shrimp and Greens 195

Shrimp and Grits∗ 197

Low Country Boil∗ 198

Crab-Stuffed Shrimp 199

Crawfish Étouffée 200

Baked Coconut Shrimp 202

Buttery Lemon Sole 203

Crab-Stuffed Lemon Sole 205

Parcel-Wrapped Red Snapper 206

Creamy Shrimp and Corn Casserole 207

Scallop, Pineapple, and Vegetable Skewers 208

Seared Scallops on Barley Salad 210

Grilled Salmon with Mustard Glaze 211

Salmon Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Mayonnaise 212

Oven-Fried Catfish 214

Orange-Glazed Tuna with Confetti Peppers 215

Pesto-Marinated Cod 217

Pan-Seared Grouper with Mango Salsa 218

Trout with Brown Butter and Pecans 219

Broiled Tilapia with Sesame and Soy 220

Baked Mackerel with Sweet Bell Peppers and Red Wine Vinegar 221

Vegetables and Side Dishes 223

Best Braised Southern Greens∗ 225

Tomato Pie∗ 226

New No. 7 Yams∗ 227

Nutty Sweet Potato Balls∗ 229

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Bourbon 230

Twice-Baked Potatoes with Variations∗ 231

Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes∗ 232

Crispy Baked Eggplant with Parmesan 234

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes 235

The Lady's New Succotash 237

Hot-Roasted Okra∗ 238

Mediterranean Cauliflower Casserole 239

Creamy Peas and Ham 240

Grilled Corn with Parmesan and Mayonnaise 242

Brussels Sprouts and Bacon 243

Baked Beans 245

Sautéed Turnips and Greens 246

New-Fashioned Green Bean Casserole 247

Zucchini Boats with Tomato, Rice, and Olives 248

Green Beans Almondine 251

Veggie Cobbler 251

Southern Potatoes Gratiné 255

Sautéed Lima Beans and Vidalia Onions 256

Crispy Broiled Broccoli 257

Breakfast and Brunch 259

Apple Pie Muesli 261

Dutch Pancake with Applesauce∗ 262

Eggs Baked with Grits and Ham 264

Savannah Omelet with. Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, and Scallions 265

Frittata with Mushrooms and Spinach 267

Ham and Spinach Whole-Wheat Toasties 268

Eggs Florentine 269

Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes 270

Ultimate Egg Sandwich 271

Asparagus "Quiche" 272

Sausage, Mushroom, and Egg Bake 274

Breakfast Pizza 275

Breakfast Burrito 277

Four-Grain Waffles with Dried Cherry-Pineapple Sauce 278

All-New French Toast Casserole 280

Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake 281

Buttermilk Commeal Pancakes 283

Fruity, Crunchy Yogurt Parfait 284

Fruity Yogurt Smoothie 284

Cinnamon Apple Granola with Cranberries and Walnuts 286

Granola Bars 287

Breads, Quick Breads, and Biscuits 289

Southern Spoon Bread 291

Baked Pimiento Hush Puppies∗ 292

Skillet Corn Bread∗ 294

Buttery Buttermilk Biscuits∗ 295

Everyday Whole-Wheat Biscuits 296

Black Pepper and Cornmeal Biscuits 297

Pumpkin Scones 298

Irish Soda Bread 300

Cheddar and Caraway Soft Bread Sticks 301

Soft Whole-Wheat Sandwich Bread 302

Sweet Potato-Raisin Muffins 303

Buttermilk Corn Muffins 304

Cheddar Chive Muffins∗ 305

Oat Muffins with Blueberries 306

Coconut Banana Bread 308

Chocolate Chip-Zucchini Nut Bread 309

Cheesy Rosemary Beer Bread 310

Pies and Cakes 313

Sunny Citrus Meringue Pie∗ 315

Apple Cherry Pie 316

Chocolate Velvet Pie 317

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie 318

Creamy Peanut Butter Pie 320

Vanilla Buttermilk Pie 321

All-New Peach Cobbler∗ 323

Light and Luscious Sweet Potato Pie∗ 324

Paula's New Flaky Piecrust 325

Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting∗ 326

Gooey Butter Cake∗ 328

Carrot Apple Snacking Cake 329

Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cake 331

Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake 332

Potluck Apple Nut Cake 333

Coconut Cake 334

Italian Cheesecake 336

Peaches and Cream Cheesecake 337

Other Tempting Desserts and Beverages 339

Gingered Apple Crisp 341

Homey Baked Apples 342

Homemade Ginger Applesauce 343

Christmas Trifle 344

Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding∗ 346

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 347

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 348

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies 349

Granola Cookies 350

Rice Pudding∗ 351

Chocolate-Banana-Walnut Bread Pudding 353

All-New Peach Melba 354

Very Berry Gelatin Cups 355

Everyday Frozen Peach and Banana Treat 356

Pineapple Coconut Ice Pops 358

New Southern Iced Tea 359

Pomegranate-Ginger Ale Punch 360

Acknowledgments 363

Index 365

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