Ep 11. Hallo-Deen

In Paula's Best Dishes season 7 episode 11 titled Hallo-Deen, celebrity chef Paula Deen invites viewers into her kitchen to prep for Halloween. Paula showcases some of her favorite Halloween-themed recipes that can be enjoyed by the whole family. In this episode, Paula demonstrates how to prepare dishes that are both delicious and spooky.

Paula begins by showing viewers how to whip up a batch of Halloween-inspired cupcakes. She decorates the cupcakes to look like ghosts, spiders, and pumpkins using frosting and other edible decorations. Paula's cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or gathering.

Next up, Paula prepares a traditional fall favorite: Butternut Squash Soup. To give it a Halloween twist, Paula shows viewers how to carve out mini pumpkins to use as bowls for the soup. She fills the pumpkins with the flavorful butternut squash soup and tops it off with some homemade croutons.

For those looking for a more savory dish, Paula prepares a Spooky Shepherd's Pie. She starts by layering seasoned ground beef, corn, and mashed potatoes in a baking dish. She then creates ghostly shapes out of puff pastry to place on top of the pie. Once baked, the puff pastry turns crispy and golden, providing the perfect ghostly crunch.

For dessert, Paula prepares a Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake. This delicious cake combines the flavors of pumpkin, cream cheese, and spice cake mix. Paula demonstrates how to mix the ingredients together, and then bake the cake to perfection. To finish it off, Paula dusts the cake with powdered sugar and garnishes it with a spider web design.

Finally, Paula ends the episode by making a spooky Halloween punch that's sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Her recipe for Witches' Brew is a combination of orange juice, pineapple juice, and carbonated lemon-lime soda. Paula also adds some dry ice to the punch to give it a spooky, smoking effect.

Throughout the episode, Paula provides viewers with helpful tips and tricks for preparing these Halloween dishes. She also shares some of her favorite Halloween memories and traditions. The episode is filled with spooky fun that viewers of all ages are sure to enjoy.