Ep 7. Sunday Brunch

In Paula's Home Cooking season 5 episode 7, titled "Sunday Brunch," Paula Deen invites you to join her in the kitchen for a delicious and easy to prepare brunch. The episode revolves around making brunch, which is the perfect meal for those lazy Sunday mornings when there's nowhere to be and time isn't a constraint. During the 30-minute episode, Paula shares her tips for creating a brunch menu that everyone at your table will love.

The episode begins with Paula explaining why she loves brunch and all the freedom it offers. To get things started, Paula shows us how to create a perfect cup of coffee, sharing her tips for getting just the right brew strength. She also discusses the best ways to prepare bacon and emphasizes the importance of not overcooking it. To emphasize her point, Paula prepares an easy-to-make bacon-wrapped egg dish that's sure to become a staple in your brunch lineup.

As the episode progresses, Paula shares her recipe for a delicious French toast casserole that can be made ahead of time and popped in the oven on the day. She emphasizes the importance of, first, letting the bread soak in the mixture, which infuses all the flavors. The mixture in which the bread soaks is a heavenly mix of eggs, cream, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and spices, making the French toast a dessert cum breakfast item.

Next, Paula whips up a batch of biscuits, a staple of Southern cuisine, and brings her twist to the recipe. Flaky, buttery, and delicious, these biscuits are top-notch and perfect when eaten straight out of the oven. Paula suggests pairing the biscuits with her signature sausage gravy that is mouthwateringly delicious.

Paula concludes the episode with an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe for a Bellini Bar, with variations from the traditional Peach to a Pomegranate one. The best part of this recipe is that you can make the drinks non-alcoholic to suit your family's needs.

Throughout the episode, Paula provides tips and tricks as she cooks, making brunch seem less like a chore and more like a fun meal. She also talks about the importance of celebrating food and family, and how the very act of sharing a meal can bring people closer together.

The episode showcases Paula's down-to-earth attitude, infectious personality, and love for food. As is the case with most of her shows, she makes cooking easy, understandable, and fun for everyone, regardless of their level of expertise in the kitchen.

In conclusion, Paula's Home Cooking season 5 episode 7, titled "Sunday Brunch," is an absolute delight for food lovers and anyone looking to bring a little joy into their kitchen. The episode provides simple, yet elevated techniques and recipes for making brunch, which has something for everyone. From indulgent highlight dishes like French toast casserole to down-to-earth classics like biscuits and gravy, Paula takes you on a culinary journey that you won't forget anytime soon.