Ep 6. An Elvis Twist

In season 3, episode 6 of Paula's Home Cooking, titled "An Elvis Twist," Paula Deen takes us on a culinary journey influenced by none other than the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley.

The episode starts with Paula in her kitchen, introducing the theme and explaining how she's always been a huge fan of Elvis, and how his love for fried foods and southern cuisine made him a kindred spirit. She goes on to say that the recipes in this episode are inspired by some of Elvis's favorite foods, and that she's put her own spin on them to make them even more delicious.

First up is an appetizer, Fried Pickles with a Twist. Paula takes the classic southern dish of fried pickles and adds a little twist of bacon to give it that extra flavor kick. She shows us how to make the perfect batter for the pickles, and then explains how to fry them to make them crispy and golden brown. Once they're cooked, she tops them off with a crumbled bacon and ranch sauce, making for a mouth-watering start to the meal.

Next on the menu is the main course, Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches. This is one of Elvis's most famous dishes, and Paula does not disappoint with her version. She takes slices of bread and spreads a generous amount of peanut butter on each one, then tops one of them with sliced bananas. She puts the sandwich together and puts it on the grill, toasting the bread and melting the peanut butter to create a gooey, delicious sandwich. She serves these with a side of sweet potato fries, which she fries to perfection and serves sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.

For dessert, Paula serves up a real treat with her Graceland Banana Pudding. This recipe is a nod to the famous Graceland mansion where Elvis lived, and it's a dessert he loved. Paula takes a classic banana pudding recipe and makes it even better by adding cream cheese to the pudding mixture, making it extra rich and creamy. She then layers the pudding mixture with sliced bananas and vanilla wafers, creating a dessert that's both indulgent and nostalgic.

Throughout the episode, Paula also shares some fun stories about Elvis and his love of food. She tells us about the time he flew his favorite peanut butter and banana sandwich from Memphis to Denver because he was craving one so badly, and how he would often enjoy midnight snack sessions with his friends, making fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches and watching movies.

Overall, "An Elvis Twist" is a fun and delicious episode that's sure to have fans of Elvis and southern cuisine salivating. Paula's take on these classic dishes is inventive and mouth-watering, and her stories about Elvis add an extra layer of nostalgia to the experience. Fans of Paula's Home Cooking, as well as lovers of southern food and Elvis Presley, won't want to miss this episode.