Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #506915 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-03
• Released on: 2007-04-03
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 224 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Fans of Food Network personality Paula Deen are well acquainted with her sons Jamie and Bobby through her program, as well as their own culinary travel show, "Road Tasted." This companion piece to the series recounts their visits to mom-and-pop establishments across the country, alongside the Deens' own take on featured establishments' signature dishes. Readers need not be familiar with the program to find the book useful, as the brothers offer a selection of dishes ranging from regional specialties such as Lobster Rolls and Brats to Truffles and Rosemary Lamb Chops. Some recipes, such as a basic cole slaw, require little preparation, and more involved recipes like Crab Corn Cakes with Basil-Jalapeno Sauce are still relatively easy to prepare. The book's focus on specific locales and their dishes elevates it a step above most of its type; instead of offering a basic recipe for grits, for example, the Deens offer a twist: two ounces of goat cheese. Traditional thumbprint cookies benefit from ground pecans incorporated into dough which is then rolled in chopped pecans; and corn bread is greatly enhanced by the chopped bacon and sautéed apples folded into the batter. These memorable touches guarantee that this cookbook quickly becomes dog-eared from regular use.
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Customer Reviews

Not so sure...
I generally love watching and making Deen family recipes, but this book has been disappointing so far. We have made only 2 recipes though, but didn't like either one. It is rare that we make recipes and dislike them this much. Again, we generally enjoy this family's cooking, but I am already thinking I wish I had not bought this book.

The Dean Boy's cookbook
A big dissappointment.
I expected southern basic recipes.
I should have reviewed it at the bookstore before purchasing.

Just a great cookbook
This is a fabulous Freshman effort by The Deen Brothers. I have never had a complaint on anything I have made from this book (in fact I get nothing but raves). The dishes are simple to put together but full of flavor. There is something for just about any occasion. The stuffed strawberries were a sensation at a bridal shower I did and the chocolate truffle pie was over the top for a daddy/daughter prom I put on. My family loves the barbequed chicken and key lime buttered salmon. I could go on and on, but basically, it's fair to say I have not been disappointed by any of the recipes or the book itself. It's a fun read for those who collect or enjoy browsing cookbooks for inspiration. A fabulous book to have in your kitchen.