I Recreated Paula Deen’s 7 BEST Recipes! Paula Deen's Best Dishes - Comfort Food Classics Made Easy

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

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[@debbie678]

Being a single person I truly appreciate the half recipes. Thank you and have a blessed week 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed, I've had to re-adjust to making smaller meals again as our kids are growing up, too. Thanks for watching 😊

[@kendiholloway2378]

I enjoy your channel, you are always very gentle kind & respectful. The mark of a true christian lady is kindness, humility and sharing, thank you for being genuine.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

How kind you are, thank you so much for this very sweet comment. I appreciate your encouragement and kind words. Thank you!

[@marylour253]

All the dishes look so good! I love you call your husband Dad. I use to call my husband Dad too. Now he’s Papaw. Keep cooking and sharing!

[@juliehowell169]

Momma Mel, I have watched Paula in the past , but honestly I love watching you more. You just seem down to earth and just a country girl like me. ( we are probably close in age) I love how your recipes are easy to make with ingredients easy to find. They're absolutely delicious. Plus, I feel like I am watching a wonderful friend and the fact you're a Christian means that much more ( I am a Christian also) . I have seen a few people on here that are cooks and they have a potty mouth. I don't want to watch something like that. Anyways I really enjoy your videos and delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing your time with us. May God bless you and your family .

[@kitkat-fw3wy]

Agree with everything you said! Love Momma Mel!!

[@lisar8488]

I love Paula Deen and would love to see more recipes from her. My sweet aunt just passed away this spring and one of my sweet memories of her is eating cornbread and pot liquor from collard greens for lunch with her. When you mentioned it that sweet memory came back to me. Love your videos.

[@marywalker1394]

🙏🏾❤️

[@Gabbbb21]

My brother was a great baker and nailed her butter cake recipe. He has even made chocolate and marble versions of it. One of our favorites! This just made me happy seeing it in your video, we all miss him so much

[@juliehowell169]

So very sorry about your brother passing. I have wonderful memories of my Dad and how much he loved my cooking. May God bless you my friend always. Take care

[@Gabbbb21]

@@juliehowell169 thank you for your kind words; we unfortunately lost him to cancer way too young! I am sorry to hear of your dad; we will hold onto our precious memories of our family forever! God bless you too and have a great week 🙂

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

What a precious memory, I'm so sorry for your loss of your brother. I will remember you and your family in my prayers. 🙏

[@marywalker1394]

🙏🏾❤️sweet memories

[@Gabbbb21]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel thank you! And thank you for bringing a smile to my face! Those butter cakes are phenomenal

[@loraleighdoxin]

Campbell's makes a can with both cream of chicken and cream of mushroom inside. Perfect for when you need to half a recipe.

[@jennifergottschalk2467]

Oh yes, please I would love to see more celebrity dishes. I always look forward to your videos each week this is how I meal plan. You are such a treasure thank you sharing these recipes with all of us.

[@jenniferatkison1731]

I use curry in my devil d Eggs along with poultry Seasoning. Sweet pickle Relish. A touch of tiny Cut yellow onions, mayo Salt pepper. Adjust curry To taste. I use my eggs As they are just lightly Warm to perpare this. Everything is fixed to According to taste. My family and friends Love these devil eggs. I dont add the filling. I keep them in the fridge Separately until right before the big dinner. Then i put them together. Try not to put a lot of mayo in filling. To be able to hold shape inside The eggs. They dont Turn to running over egg. Curry taste is fantastic.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Your eggs sound delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!

[@kathleenberry5247]

I always love your videos!! It’s so cute to see more of your hubby in your videos he’s very sweet to you, your a Blessed lady!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much, and he is very good to me. Better than I deserve 😊

[@earldouglas3631]

I love this type of video. You should do more. There are so many good cooks out there. I love Ina Garten and her new book was amazing.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much and I've always enjoyed watching Ina, too.

[@donnakeeton168]

Everything looks so good! I love this type of video. Thanks Mel! ❤

[@susan_elizabeth]

I really enjoyed this video, Mel! Love it! I can't resist adding freshly ground nutmeg to mac and cheese, for a little something "extra". 😋 Thank you for sharing with us! 💜

[@marylawman8603]

Hi Mel! I have a much loved Paula Deen cookbook and have tried many of the recipes. I've enjoyed them all. I used to love watching her cooking show on tv and have enjoyed her KZbin channel too. We always called it fried cornbread too. I need to make some. Haven't had them in years. Everything looks and sounds delicious! Thank you so much, Mel for sharing these with us and of course, thank you for your hard work. You're always appreciated. All of Paula's recipes I've tried have never disappointed me and I know these won't either. I hope you and your family have a beautiful and blessed week. 💜

[@lesliejones7018]

Hey Mel!! Thank you for the distraction of cleaning up and recovering from Hurricane Milton! My mom used to add white onion (maybe it was Vidalia onion) to Johnny cakes. She didn't make them often. And you really took me back when you brought up pot liquor. I haven't heard anyone mention that in a year of Sundays. Thank you for all you do for us!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Bless you friend, you're in my thoughts and prayers. None of us here have forgotten you and what you're dealing with. I'm glad that I could take your mind off things for a little while. Love you friend ❤️🙏

[@marywalker1394]

🙏🏾❤️

[@jc2711]

Your cautious adventure with that jalapeño just cracked me up 😆 Can’t wait to try some of these! ❤

[@jenpink4298]

You and your husband are absolutely adorable together! I lost my wife just over two years ago and I miss so much having someone to cook for.

[@donnaarmstrong7537]

These look good enough to eat! I think I'll try the mac & cheese and butter cake, yum. Thanks for the recipes Mel 🙂. I pray for God to bkess everyone watching your videos and you too. 💞

[@marywalker1394]

Amen 🙏🏾 ❤

[@rubytaylor4566]

Hey Mama Mel, enjoyed you and watching you cook delicious meals.😊❤🙏 Ms. Ruby

[@rosearellanes5648]

I have watched and loved Paula Deen since she was on the FoodNetWork, but I love watching Mama Mel, so much more

[@bettyehayden2392]

My mom made these corn cakes too, we all loved them and they were a treat. I really prefer mine to be fried pretty brown, they seem crispier and that’s what I love.

[@hcribb]

The Chicken Divan I've been making for 20 years doesn't call for curry powder or any sort of wine or Sherry🤷🏼‍♀️. The one I make, the ingredients are layered.😁. Broccoli, chicken, then the soup,sour cream, lemon juice, cheese mixture, then top with extra cheese & buttered panko bread crumbs. Super easy & it's a family favorite.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I love how there are so many ways and various recipes for making a dish. I always say to use or substitute ingredients that your family likes. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@bonniezitomer9771]

Loved this series!!! They are very fun to watch!!!

[@trudepettigrew7339]

All of these look absolutely delicious and I'll be making them soon. I used to watch Paula all the time. Thanks for sharing these and yes, we want more.😊

[@berthabyrd6898]

Hey Mel,here watching,hope y'all are staying safe and have a blessed week!🥰🌻🍁🍂

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hey friend, I am staying safe. We took a little mid-week trip to North Georgia and enjoyed some time together with our youngest daughter. Hope you've had a good week and prayers for a good one to come ❤️

[@berthabyrd6898]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel I could use prayers,i'm sure i have a wound infection,my nurse saw black spots in then i'm praying i make it to the wound dr. tomm.,love you friend.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@berthabyrd6898 oh no, I will definitely be specifically remembering this need when I'm praying for you friend 🙏 ❤️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@vickimatthews5976 thank you so much, and I hope you have a wonderful week too 💗

[@AmySimmonds-luv4Jesus]

I loved watching you make these recipes. Thank you.

[@deborahstrickland4624]

To kick it up and notch.....add a can of cream corn instead of the milk, then fry. Yum!! Love your videos!!!

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

You have picked such delicious recipes to share. Thank you so much. I’ll be making all of these.

[@betty4gators]

This is the second time trying to load this comment - we are having connection problems. I just wanted to tell you how many sweet memories your hoe bread recipe brought back to me. My sweet Daddy use to make this for us kids. It was such a treat. He would make this after Momma had made a pot of "dry" beans with a ham bone or a pot of greens. This was so good with the pot liquor! I am a good cook but not as good as Daddy or Momma. Thank you for pronouncing Chicken Divan correctly because I am so country I have always said Chicken DIane - I know better now!

[@marybethfromconnecticut6842]

Still watching!! You are keeping me company while I work from home!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks for letting me hang out with you while you worked, have a wonderful week ahead and bring me along any time you like!

[@hockey321smash]

Super. I want to try them all!! Thank you Mel.

[@bsouthmama3010]

I am so glad I found you! I used to just watch when you popped up but now I actively look for your new videos! And I’ve had that cake at Paula Deens kitchen in Gatlinburg and it’s delicious!!

[@lorijohnsto8308]

Mel,I have made a strawberry from Whooperwill hollar and from Paula an orange flavor. When I made the orange one, my niece fell in love with it.

[@sylviamarlar4206]

If you'll get rid of all the seeds and all of the white inside of the jalapenos they will not be hot. When I was little we called our fried cornbread Johnny cakes. And I just wanted to suggest stalking your pantry with cream of chicken & mushroom. It has them combined so you don't have to use both. I love watching your videos!!! I got to say though I don't like Curry and I don't like teriyaki! But to each his own, 😂. When I come to seasonings I don't like I just kind of look up to see what would be a good alternate and I always find something that I like that I can substitute it with. I don't think I ever completely follow any recipes though, that's just how I roll! God bless you and yours as you entertain us all!!!

[@breesaves]

This was fun! And we got to see Dad a lot! His reactions always make me laugh!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

He's a hoot! Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@helenwilliams8471]

Awesome recipes. Some my hubby wouldn't eat but I enjoyed watching!! 😋 ❤

[@imapip6313]

Looking forward to trying each of these recipes 😊 Thank You

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching!

[@ellenhedges-my7rb]

The gooey butter cake is really good, I’ve made several. But her pumpkin gooey butter cake is even better!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I agree! They are so versatile and delicious!

[@sarahsmith5998]

I like the darker cakes, looks amazing to me. Thanks for the recipes.

[@melaniekurtz261]

I sure loved seeing your butter cake! Back when I was little it was called Neiman Marcus Cake. My Mom got the recipe from her Bunco group. She put pecans in the first layer. It became a family favorite and she had to make it for every get together! Wish she was still here to make it❤

[@annethompson2212]

really great video, thank you for your hard work 😊

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU for always being here and I'm so happy that you liked this one 💗

[@annethompson2212]

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[@amyandtony]

Love love love gooey butter cake. I used to watch Paula obsessively when she was on Food Network. Even watched her wedding. Every recipe I’ve tried of hers has been great.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I was the same way, loyal watcher for years! 😊

[@ZenobiaDecrespin]

If you want the flavor but not the heat of jalapeno cut the top off split in half remove seeds and ribs soak the jalapeno pieces in an ice bath for 10 min drain and pat dry. It might work for an extra hot onion but I haven't tried it. I love this video! Thank you

[@janicehewitt2752]

Loved this content! The tex-mex chicken and cornbread casserole looks fantastic, I will definitely try that one! Might even use the whole jalapeno...

[@trish3572]

If y’all find fresh jalapeño too much (as I do - sensitive stomach 😅) try the candied jalapeño ! Where I am in Shenandoah , it’s the ‘Mt. Olive’ brand.

[@judysavoy5560]

I love watching you I’m from Louisiana I’m on weight watchers so you have a book with any recipes that would fit my diet ❤thank you

[@deebryars6782]

I make pineapple casserole when I have a family dinner. I love it

[@bridgetharrison103]

Me to it's a staple on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner

[@veevee111]

I have Paula's first 2 books and have made her pumpkin gooey butter cake--they're so addicting! Thanks for sharing, Momma Mel.

[@vickiehelms6201]

I love seeing your sweet husband in the show. Can't wait to try some of these recipes ❤

[@doloreswilson6698]

I love Paul Dee.n. I must admit Mamma Mel my favorite. 😊 I always look forward to Sunday You give me the best ideas for suppers.😊 Thank you.

[@stevenwilson1762]

I have been a fan of Paula's for a long time also. Thank you for sharing these recipes. I have wanted to try the pineapple recipe but havent had the courage. My husband loves pineapple so I should give it a try...Mrs.Steve

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You're so welcomed and give it a try and let me know what you guys think. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@shell51569]

These recipes all look so good. I'm on the fence about that pineapple casserole and maybe that cracker salad but I'd be willing to give them a try. Also, your ham in this video looked so good too. Do you have a recipe for that ham? Thanks!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I felt the same way, BUT once I tried them - I'm hooked! And in the description box under the recipes for this video I put two videos that contain the recipes for all the food you saw on the plates with the pineapple casserole and the cracker salad. That ham was so easy and a perfect copycat for the expensive honey baked ham. Thanks for watching and let me know when you make the pineapple casserole or cracker salad. 😊

[@sheilaankrom965]

Everything looks delicious 😊

[@lovebug8720]

I love those Granger county tomatoes. I always look for them in the store in the summer when they start coming in and of course the flea market when they set up up there, so good

[@kaylam.j.2172]

I’ve made the Goey Butter Cake before and it is so good! Now gotta make it, along with all of there. And my dad would make what we just called cornbread pancakes. Just right on the griddle and we’d eat them like regular pancakes with butter and syrup.

[@janetwilliams782]

These look amazing and yes would love to c more celebrities receipe..have a blessed day❤

[@1CathyHendrix]

I love almost everything Paula Deene makes. My morning starts with a cup of coffee and her latest KZbin video. You need a Rana tomato knife. All of the Rana knives are great, but my tomato knife gets a ton of use. You have to be careful with it. It can't tell the difference between a tomato and flesh..lol. You can find them in Amish stores or online. I think you would love it. Hope you have a great week ahead and God bless!

[@GrammieBear5]

Love love love this video. Chicken Divan is my favorite meal and I can't wait to try the How cakes with it. Would love your chicken salad with curry recipe too.

[@michellepeiffer5563]

Everything looks Delicious!! Love Jiffy cornbread...yummy, lol

[@JennyLee-f9d]

Sure, we like Ms Paula, but Momma Mel is just like family ❤

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome video, Mel ❤️❤️❤️

[@ellenbradley1880]

I make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas. I do not use the Floor and only couple table spoons of the sugar. Don't care for the floor just doesn't go well with it. Goes well with the ham.

[@paulandbenny]

The pumpkin gooey butter cake is so good. Two years ago was my first time trying it and it was a hit.

[@lucyphenicie5236]

Ok momma mel, you talking of your family having green onions plate often, my paternal grandpa also had red radish or long white radish,and dipped in a salt well.are U familiar with them. Takes me back 😢and grandpa would sometimes make a radish sandwich. Slicing them up thin on slice of bread with butter.long time ago, showing my age.. 😅❤

[@sylviamarlar4206]

Oh I think I'm going to have to try the chicken cornbread casserole with beans poured over it! I love to take my white beans pinto beans and black beans and cook them together until they have thick juice! And of course fried potatoes with onions beside it!!!

[@melissab1044]

Thanks for sharing these recipes! My favorites are the Mac and Cheese, the Cracker Salad and the Gooey Butter Cake!

[@marshared]

Fried cornbread and stewed potatoes is good! Pineapple casserole is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas every year and grape salad ❤ Savory 😊

[@lucyphenicie5236]

Yes, that would be interesting to try some other of her recipes. Sounds u got us hooked. Enjoy having your husband with u to try Things.😊❤

[@rachelcastle8369]

Great video Mel. Hope you have a great week ahead 😊

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

Great video. Lots of good meals to make. That cake did look good.

[@delphinehautefeuille]

Hi Mel, You are my new favorite KZbinr! I'm a life-long New Yorker who dreams of southern food. I love your videos and am excited to try your recipes :)

[@tracyroth3397]

Never tried the Cracker Salad! Love, love, LOVE the Gooey Butter Cakes. I’ve made the pumpkin one and, oh goodness! ❤️🙌😋

[@maryjoyce2688]

Love Paula Deen. Thank you for sharing

[@Lisa..4]

O myyy. I can’t wait to give these a try. 🍽️

[@beckystewart4423]

Can't wait to try these. Looks delish!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks, good and easy too. Hope you love them!

[@astorytoldhere]

Dang, these look good! Can’t wait to get to cooking these up!

[@carolneal3785]

Love this kind of food 😊❤

[@eileenhaney7307]

Thanks Mel, I love me some Paula Deen recipes. These sure made me hungry.

[@tinkerdee5923]

Yummy 😋 I have not had the chicken dish .. yet .. but fried cornbread is something that I am very familiar with .. I just took some out of the freezer .. it’s hard to cook for one person so I end up freezing them .. I do want to try the chicken dish … Thanks 🙏 for sharing !!!

[@cleokoch2764]

Mel, I’m like you. I don’t like much heat in my food. I DO use a whole jalapeño though, seeded of course. It’s never too hot that way. Love your videos, especially the slow cooker ones.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh yes! And thanks so much for watching, glad you're enjoying all the crockpot recipes!

[@michellefitz4287]

Your cast iron skillet is beautiful and so versatile! Best line “don’t worry about the weirdness!” Great video!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much! And that's right, just roll with the weirdness LOL

[@pamking8137]

Can’t wait to try some of these! Yes….green onions with everything! So we’re moving to East Tennessee next spring! Guess I’ll have to change my Texas accent! Love ya Mama Mel!

[@lulamcrae2851]

Hello Mama Mel, How are y'all doing tonight?Thanks for sharing all of the delicious recipes from Paula Deen,i have two of her cookbooks. All of them looked so good. It turned cool here this week, so fall is finally here in Georgia. Also we are finally just about to get straighten out from the storm. Thanks for all of your prayers. Y'all be blessed and have a blessed night and a wonderful week ahead. ❤❤❤

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I'm so glad to hear this friend, these storms have just been one after another! I have a couple of her cookbooks too, well used and loved!

[@Shopgirl1]

I just used Paula Deens recipe for Zucchini bread with black walnuts..I make it every year…delicious as well as her banana nut bread with black walnuts…

[@gerrywinkler8237]

Mel, I find using a serrated knife when cutting tomatoes work perfectly.. Give it a try..

[@Angie-el2rc]

Thank you for sharing these amazing delicious recipes, they all look so yummy Mel😋 Take good care and have a blessed week my friend🙏♥️💫✨👼🏻✨💫♥️🙏

[@buckeyegirl1218]

I just saw a Martha White jalapeño cornbread mix at the store. I bet that would be good in the chicken cornbread casserole! Thanks for sharing!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

It definitely would be! Thanks for watching 😊

[@bugjuse578]

Love the celebrity recipes!

[@christophervogt7456]

All these recipes look great! You did Miss Paula proud. I was wondering if Patrick has any dishes he makes. He seems more than happy with your cooking! My dad made awesome scrambled eggs. His secret? Grated parmesan in the eggs. I don't think he made ANYTHING else except for grilling outside. Nope. Think he made grilled cheese, too! LOL

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

LOL I think every man I know specializes in grilled cheese, but Patrick is a great cook, he loves to grill and smoke most of all. Thanks so much for watching and I think your dads eggs sound great too!

[@gerrywinkler8237]

I am from St. Louis, the home of GOOEY BUTTER CAKE... Make it a lot.. So yummy with a big glass of milk.. Sprinkle your cake with powder sugar. Makes it taste even better

[@suecarter1274]

I make a lot of desserts to take 2 different functions and use cake mix a lot and since shrink lation startedc I'm having a lot of trouble with many of my recipes because 18.5 oz cake mixes have been drastically reduced I find that most of my recipes Don't work with the Betty Crocker because they have shrunk the most and it is very difficult to Find anything Here occasionally I see Pillsbury it's Really hard to get Dunkin heinz and that's my take mix of choice. They seem to have shrunk the least

[@lucyphenicie5236]

By the way, love what u create of your mom's favorite ones,or yours.❤

[@carlahabeck4051]

I love your recipies using shredded chicien because I can my chicken and can use it in those recipes! I especially likecthat you have been making smaller amounts as its been just thectwo of us for many years.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's perfect! And you're so welcome for the smaller recipes, we are in the same boat; most all recipes are pretty easy to half or double if need be, thanks so much for watching.

[@rachelstout466]

I'd love to get the curry chicken salad recipe. Do you already have a video on that?

[@minipandora22]

Such a great video, fabulous production value 🎥 also.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thanks so much!

[@debbiealtman5373]

The recipes look great. I don’t make casseroles a lot anymore because I need to watch what I eat or I be twice my size. I used to be skinny and could eat anything. Not anymore. But they sure look yummy.

[@jolenemcgee9446]

I love both of y’all so much ❤️

[@amypletcher4411]

Is the cracker recipe from Paula Dean too? I saw you make that recipe before. I have never been to her restaurants but have watched many of her episodes. Thanks for sharing

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Yes, I saw her make it on her tv show a long time ago. And I've never been to the family kitchen restaurants or the Lady & Sons in Savannah, either. I do have the cookbook from the Lady & Sons and it has lots of info about the restaurant in it, too. I hope to eat there one day for myself, thanks so much for watching!

[@shellychandler2040]

Hi Mel, love your show. I have always heard the name of the recipe as ( Da Van ). Not criticizing at all. Will be making it no matter how it is pronounced