Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by Virginia Campbell : a heapin' helpin' of down-home Deen

If you are a Paula Deen fan, and you have seen her various family members featured on her TV shows, you will absolutely love this book! There is a wide range of fabulous recipes from the whole Deen gang. The photography is beautiful, and the little tidibts about the family are very enjoyable.

Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by happy home cook : love love love it!

I love love loved this book! It was so much fun reading all the little family stories that go along with the recipes - Paula's family is just as hilarious as she is (no surprise there, I guess)! The recipes all seem pretty easy to make and they're so creative. My #1 favorite is Aunt Peggy's meatloaf (no boring old meatloaf here!), and I can't wait to try all of the sweets recipes. Her cousin's recipe for whoopee pies looks amazing. And it's even got a healthy family recipe chapter - who would have thought? Looks delicious!

Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by William Alexander "Alexander, Shaun" : A Shining Example of Why Southerners Die Young. And Happily Full.

For all of the cookbooks I have reviewed, you would think me to be a gourmet or "foodie." Well, no and no. As I have mentioned in other places, I am no one's idea of a great cook, and I don't know chutney from chives. But I like to think I know good recipies when I see them, and I also like to think that I can also see a B.S. "celebrity chef" cookbook that serves up impossible recipies no reasonable person in command of his senses would even attempt. I am pleased to report that I checked this book out, tried a couple of the easier offerings, and became hooked. The "Beer and Onion Biscuits" will spell my death.

Deen's book is a fun read, and the recipies are really not all that difficult. And the food, while sometimes dressy, is hearty food, filling and satisfying. And I like the fact that Deen and her editors give "credit where credit is due" for these recipies, some of which were probably jealously guarded family secrets once upon a time. The book's overall construction is also user-friendly, although not accident-proof.

I will warn anyone, though, that Deen deserves her reputation as "The Queen of Butter." If you want heart-healthy fare, you had best pass this one by. And I really don't see where most of the recipies would remain undiminished by substitution. So, this is not the book for the diet-restricted, to say the least.

Excellent book, serviceable and delicious recipies. Enjoy!

Recommended.

Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by Judy Pryor : GREAT BOOK

This a great cookbook, whether you are experienced or a new cook. The recipe's are down to earth and doable for anyone. My family has really enjoyed the home cooked meals I have created from this book.

Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by Granny : Paula Deen Great Book

As always, Paula has a great book with some more of her great recipes. You will not regret buying this book. The recipes are easy and tastes fabulous!

Paula Deen The Deen Family Cookbook
Review by Paula from NC : This is my go to cookbook

This is my go to cookbook! I have just about all of Paula Deen's cookbooks, two by her sons and one by her brother Bubba. This one by far is my favorite and I m sure it will be yours too!