Paula Deen Cooks Up the Classics

Get Paula Deen's recipes for mac 'n' cheese and other comfort food.

ByABC News via logo
January 13, 2008, 1:22 PM

Jan. 14, 2008 — -- Southern cuisine queen Paula Deen stopped by "Good Morning America" today to share recipes for some American favorites. You can learn how to make these goodies by checking out the recipes below.

The Food Network star also talked about the launch of a 10-city food drive to help people in need. Along with America's Second Harvest, Deen will deliver 1 million servings of meat to the nation's hungry. Click here for more information.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
Show: Paula's Party
Episode: "Tricks of the Trade"

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together using a fork; cut in shortening until it resembles cornmeal. Add cheese. Stir in buttermilk all at 1 time just until blended. Do not over stir. Drop by tablespoonfuls, or use an ice cream scoop, onto a well greased baking sheet. Brush dough with melted butter. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 16-20 biscuits

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen

Remove the ends from the beans. Snap the beans in two, place into a colander, wash, and set aside to drain.

Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron Dutch oven, lightly brown the salt pork in the bacon grease over medium heat, turning often, for approximately 10 minutes. Toss the green beans into the pot, stirring them with a wooden spoon to coat well with the pork fat. Add the stock and House Seasoning. Cook over medium-low heat, covered tightly, for approximately 30 minutes, or until the beans are half done.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 1 hour, 25 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot and add the cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy