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Getting Lost in Love and Best Dishes

RECIPES REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM LOVE AND BEST DISHES (83 PRESS, 2023)

From humble beginnings to sweet (and occasionally butter-filled) success, beloved Southern chef and TV personality Paula Deen is laying it all out there in her latest cookbook, Love and Best Dishes, which shares never-before-seen recipes, heirloom family photos, and valuable life lessons straight from her heart.

Nowadays, it’s rare to come across a Southerner who isn’t familiar with Paula Deen. Born and raised in Albany, Georgia, she captured the hearts of many Americans through her down-home cooking at her restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, her years-long TV stint on Food Network, her other 19 best-selling cookbooks, and her namesake publication, magazine. No matter how you discovered Paula, between her charming drawl and her simple Southern recipes that’ll transport you into your grandmother’s kitchen, it’s no wonder

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