Ep 9. Neighborhood Cocktail Party

Paula's Home Cooking is an American cooking show hosted by Paula Deen. In this season 5 episode titled Neighborhood Cocktail Party, Paula offers up a variety of delicious appetizers, cocktails and desserts for a neighborhood cocktail party.

The episode starts off with Paula walking viewers through how to make a refreshing grapefruit and whiskey cocktail. She uses grapefruit juice, bourbon, a little bit of honey and club soda to make this easy and delicious drink. While sipping on her cocktail, Paula prepares her first appetizer, crispy crab cakes. She uses jumbo lump crab meat, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, spices and fresh herbs to create crispy and flavorful crab cakes.

Next, Paula moves on to her second appetizer, savory bacon cheddar tarts. These tarts are perfect finger food for a party and are made with a savory bacon and cheddar filling that is baked in a flaky pastry crust. Paula shows viewers how to make these tarts in just a few simple steps, using store-bought pie crusts for convenience.

For the main course, Paula prepares mini beef and blue cheese sliders. She uses ground beef, blue cheese crumbles, Worcestershire sauce and spices to create juicy and flavorful mini burgers. Paula serves these sliders on small brioche buns and tops them with caramelized onions and arugula.

Finally, Paula ends the party on a sweet note with her bourbon pecan brownies. She uses a boxed brownie mix and adds chopped pecans, bourbon and chocolate chips to create a decadent and rich dessert. She also shows viewers how to make a simple and delicious homemade whipped cream to serve alongside the brownies.

Throughout the episode, Paula shares tips and tricks for easy party planning and preparation. She also offers up creative ideas for presentation and decor, such as using vintage serving trays and colorful disposable plates and napkins.

This episode of Paula's Home Cooking is perfect for viewers who want to throw a fun and festive neighborhood cocktail party. Paula's recipes are easy to follow and are sure to impress guests with their delicious flavors and presentation. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, Paula's Home Cooking is a great show to watch for inspiration and guidance on cooking and entertaining.