Ep 3. Housewarming

In season 7 episode 3 of Paula's Home Cooking, titled "Housewarming," host Paula Deen is back in her kitchen cooking up some delicious recipes perfect for hosting a housewarming party. Paula starts off by showing viewers how to make a classic Southern appetizer: deviled eggs. She shares her special recipe for the filling, which includes cream cheese and mayonnaise, giving the eggs a creamy and tangy flavor.

Next up, Paula puts her own spin on a classic party dish: meatballs. Instead of the traditional beef and pork blend, she uses ground turkey and seasons it with Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and other flavorings. She forms the meat mixture into bite-sized balls and bakes them in the oven. To finish them off, Paula whips up a quick sauce made with grape jelly, chili sauce, and hot sauce, adding a sweet and spicy kick to the dish.

For the main course, Paula prepares a hearty casserole featuring chicken, broccoli, and rice. She cooks the chicken until it's tender and then mixes it in with the cooked broccoli and rice. To bind everything together, she makes a creamy cheese sauce using cream of mushroom soup and Velvetta cheese. After everything is layered in a baking dish, Paula tops the casserole with breadcrumbs and parsley before popping it in the oven to bake.

To round out the meal, Paula makes a delicious dessert that's sure to please any crowd: peach cobbler. She starts by peeling and slicing fresh peaches and then tosses them with sugar and cinnamon. For the topping, Paula combines flour, sugar, and butter to create a crumbly mixture that gets sprinkled over the peaches. The cobbler bakes in the oven until the topping is golden brown and the peaches are bubbly.

Throughout the episode, Paula shares her tips and tricks for making these dishes and also offers advice on how to prepare for a successful housewarming party. She emphasizes the importance of planning out the menu ahead of time and also suggests using disposable plates and utensils to make cleanup easier. Paula's warm and inviting personality shines through as she invites viewers into her kitchen and shares her love of food and entertaining.