Doodle Dogs

As I started loading all the pictures this week of the food we had prepared from Paula's menu we put together each week I discovered that I hadn't taken a picture of this dish and thought, oh no this will be the first recipe that we won't have a picture of for the blog. I immediately went to the kitchen and discovered that I still had enough of all the ingredients that make this recipe and put a sandwich together and took a picture of it on my kitchen table, (as you will notice everything else was taken outside on the patio as it was such a beautiful day we ate outside for Memorial Day!), so you have a picture of this food item on the blog, whew! What a unique dish! This was fresh chicken tenders marinated in buffalo wing sauce and grilled with baby spinach, fresh bacon bits and blue cheese dressing all on a bun (I used Hoagie buns), it's a great alternative to a traditional hot dog or hamburger. If you don't care for blue cheese dressing you can substitute for one of your choice. A great sandwich! Thanks Paula. Enjoy!

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Who doesn't love corn on the cob and this was so easy and good that it will surely be a favorite during the spring, summer and fall months when you can use the outdoor grill. What a great flavor. All you do with the corn is pull back the husks and clean all of the silk off and brush butter over the corn and grill (turning it as you go) until the corn is slightly brown and cooked through, it was fun leaving the something to hold onto while you eat it instead of using the corn holders! Thanks Paula! Enjoy!

Spring Vegetable Salad

I love salads and this was so good, the fresh sugar snap peas, asparagus, peas and radishes in the dressing was wonderful, and so healthy too! The dressing was Dijon mustard, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper! It was very easy to put together and will go with any main dish. This was a perfect side dish with the shrimp and grits cakes! Thanks again Paula! Enjoy!

Loaded Deviled Eggs

My daughters favorite. Add bacon and sharp cheddar cheese and these are loaded with all her favorites. We were all very happy she was able to join us for our Memorial Day Weekend With Paula Cookout. We have missed her because all of her time is spent on a Master Degree. Hardest part of this recipe is cracking the shells off the eggs. That is if you use the prepared bacon instead of frying it. Mayonnaise and sour cream blend well. A few drops of yellow food coloring give them eye and taste appeal. Make extra because they go quickly. Thanks Paula!

Strawberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

Anytime you want a perfect dessert that everyone will love just serve any type of "Gooey Bars". They have been a family and friend favorite ever since the first bite. We have tried many flavors and it is impossible to pick a favorite. They are all great. The strawberry ones were as good as all the others we have tried. So pick a flavor and the compliments will start. Easy to make. The only hard part is getting them perfectly gooey. A fine line between not done, gooey, and a little too done. As often as you will be making them it won't take long before you will know gooey. Some favorites of our family have been caramel, chocolate mint, red velvet, and chocolate peanut butter to name only a few. Make up favorites of your own or check out your local Wal-Mart to see if they carry them already made. These are a favorite of Paula's also. Thanks Paula!

Pineapple Coconut Bars

Coconut is a favorite of my family. The crumbly bottom and top layers are a nice compliment with the pineapple center. When making again I would make more crumb mixture. I added some pineapple juice to the crumb mixture because it did not seem to have enough moisture to stick together well. A nice fruity bar recipe to add to a summer meal. Good on its own but nothing wins over gooey bars. When having them no other dessert will measure up. Excitement in my home. My daughter bought me some back issues of "Cooking with Paula Deen" for mother's day. What a wonderful gift! They just arrived and I have spent time enjoying each issue. Many new ideas for our weekends with Paula. If you don't have them all be kind to yourself and order today. Thanks Paula!

Crispy French Fries

Who doesn't like French fries? Well this recipe was very unusual and very good. The light cornmeal breading gave the potatoes a great flavor and they were surprisingly very easy to make, other than the chopping they were very easy to make. They would go with many different types of meat to make a great meal. These will surely be a hit with adults and kids! Enjoy!