Cooking with Paula Deen

Cooking with Paula Deen magazine gives readers more of what they love from the queen of southern cooking, Paula Deen. Each issue offers flavorful recipes for sharing with family and friends, along with access to Paula's life and her family traditions. Truly a food lifestyle magazine, Cooking with Paula Deen showcases down-home recipes and cooking tips, entertaining inspiration, travel suggestions, home decorating ideas, and much more.

Editors Letter • Beef Up Your Weeknight Meals

Cooking with Paula Deen

Ground Beef Guide • Ground beef comes in several levels of leanness, ranging from about 70 percent lean to more than 90 percent lean. Packages are frequently labeled with a ratio, such as 70/30, which means the ground beef is a mixture of 70 percent meat and 30 percent fat. This guide explains the most common types of ground beef found in grocery stores and the best uses for them.

Paula’s Pantry Staples • Keeping a well-stocked pantry enables you to make quick meals for your family without a lot of stress. The ingredients pictured here are common to many of the recipes in this issue and can be found in just about every fridge, freezer, and cupboard in the South. For a complete list of items that Paula keeps on hand in her pantry, visit cookingwithpauladeen.com, and click on Web Extras.

Appetizers and Snacks • These hefty bites are filled and topped with ground beef for a satisfying nibble or start to any meal. Meatballs, nachos, and more are perfect for entertaining, after-school snacking, or late-night munching.

Burgers and Sandwiches • You can’t go wrong with a burger piled high with your favorite toppings, and these sandwiches starring ground beef are perfect for a casual but impressive meal. Let the beef be the base, and enjoy classic recipes or twists on traditional versions.

Soups and Stews • A bowlful of soup becomes a filling main dish when it features ground beef, and the meat adds loads of flavor. Everyone will love these chunky chilis, soups, and stews—and they’re so easy to make. Soon, they’ll be your suppertime staples.

Skillet and Slow-Cooker Suppers • Pull out your trusty slow cookers and skillets to prepare these recipes without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. These one-dish meals and make-ahead suppers will quickly become additions to your list of go-to dinners.

Hearty Main Dishes • Entrées made with ground beef are a smart choice because they’re easy to prepare, affordable, and delicious. Whether it’s shaped into meat loaf or meatballs or topping baked potatoes or pizza, ground beef will elevate your family’s favorite dishes.

Casseroles • Casseroles come in all shapes and sizes, and the flavor options are nearly endless. Traditional Southern, Tex-Mex, and Italian flavors combine with ground beef in these dishes to create tried-and-true meals worthy of serving for any occasion.

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