As Paula Deen will tell y'all, there's just no satisfying
way to finish a delicious meal without a scrumptious,
mouthwatering dessert!
In this
beautiful hardcover edition of The Lady & Sons Just
Desserts, Paula -- author, restaurateur, and Food
Network star -- devotes her trademark southern charm to a
tempting collection of more than 120 delightful recipes,
guaranteed to indulge any sweet tooth. Whether you're baking
for the holidays or an after-dinner treat, there are
crowd-pleasers here for any occasion.
These are
the classic down-home recipes that have made Paula beloved
to her fans everywhere, from her signature Gooey Butter Cake
and Key Lime Grits Pie to Pecan Shortbread Bars, Hidden Mint
Cookies, and Iron Skillet Brownies. Whether you're whipping
up an Old South Jelly Roll Cake for a weekday treat or
baking the Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie or Christmas Nut Pie for
a holiday celebration, these treats are as easy to create as
they are to enjoy. The Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake -- in coconut
(Jamie's favorite), caramel (Bobby's favorite), or chocolate
-- makes a wonderful birthday surprise, and the Tennessee
Banana-Black Walnut Cake with Caramel Frosting is a southern
favorite sure to become one of yours as well. There is also
a wide array of cookies, bars, and candy, including Savannah
Cheesecake Cookies, Orange Brownies, Chocolate Brickle, and
Creamy Caramels. Even the most time-pressed cook will find
it a snap to create these from-scratch recipes, using
Paula's tips for reliable convenience ingredients and
time-tested shortcuts that will impress and delight family
and friends.
Filled with warm baking memories
and family stories, The Lady & Sons Just Desserts
is already a kitchen classic. There are also helpful baking
tips for measuring ingredients, storing leftovers, and even
cutting a few calories, as well as tasty flavor variations
and unique serving suggestions throughout. So bring the
folks together to create your own memorable meals and
occasions and remember to save room for dessert!