Not My Mama’s Meals!


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Not My Mama’s Meals!

By Bobby Deen

Y’all it’s finally here! What has been a labor of real love and devotion is finally premiering tomorrow evening. I’m in NYC right now getting ready for the big day tomorrow.

If you haven’t heard by now, I’ve got a new show that will be airing on the Cooking Channel called, “Not My Mama’s Meals.” In it, I’ll be takin’ my mama’s famous dishes, which are known for plenty of butter, and making ‘em just a little lighter. That way y’all can feel good about enjoying our style of Southern cooking every day of the week, and not just for Sunday supper.

I’ll tell you, it’s been a real adventure, and I’m blessed to have such a talented and supportive family and team on my side. I’m real excited that Mom’s going to be making some special visits on my show to try my version of her recipes, and we’ll see which one wins! Now, I know that my recipes are delicious, but I think you’ll be surprised that we find that sometimes you just can’t touch a classic.

Y’all can learn more about the show on the Cooking Channel website, or I’m going to be on the Today Show Thursday morning, and I’ll be on Fox & Friends on Wednesday, January 11th. You can check your local listings for times.

I just can’t express how I excited I am to share this with y’all and I hope that you will enjoy it just as much as I have. I look forward to hearing your comments.

Remember, catch “Not My Mama’s Meals”, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4th at 9 PM ET on the Cooking Channel.

Love y’all,
Bobby

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How about the carbs in the low calorie versions of your Mamma's meals! Come on man!! Carbs are what really rule the fat world! Please, Please, disclose the CARB...content in your revised Mamma's meals! Carbs, Carbs, Carbs!!!!

By Scott on April 20, 2012

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Hello Y'all!!!! smile I love how Bobby Deen is taking his Mama's meals and making them healthier!! I am a mama of 5 kids. I am a stay at home mom, college student, PTO Tresurer and Treasurer for imaginarium:Institute of Fine Arts. My Mama is a diabetic who refuses to try or even eat healthier foods and I am an emotional eater that has gained, lost and gained and in the process of losing again 150 pounds the healthy way! smile I am a Team Leader for The Pampered Chef and working on my Bachelors Degree in Health and Wellness. I love teaching people to cook healthier. So what Bobby is doing totally speaks to the passion that lives within me!! I would love to get my mama to try some of Paula's food cooked by Bobby!! It could make the difference between her life and her death. I was blessed with viewing the show today about baked coconut shrimp, fruit salad with Thai sauce. I wanted to let you know that we have sell a mango wedger and a pineapple wedger from the pampered chef. I would love love a heart to heart down home chit chat for my Mama from Paula!!! I think she has lost her will to live and to live healthier! oxoxo, Tina Griswold

By Tina Griswold on March 04, 2012

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Love your Momma's recipes and I have really enjoyed the Not My Momma's Meals, lighter versions! I keep looking for lighter cheesecake recipes. I have found the best pan to bake cheesecakes in for a water bath. Check out www.cheesecakemoat.com You still need to bake the cheesecake in a springfoam pan, but the cheesecakemoat makes a huge difference in the cheesecake not cracking.

By cheesecakes on February 23, 2012

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Love the show Bobby, Gotten several ideas. Love to cook myself. Keep it coming.

By Geoff Peters on February 20, 2012

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I came across the following recipe "The Deen Bros. Enlightened Chocolate-Almond Fudge" and it sounds so easy. I do not like coffee and the recipe calls for the following, "2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder". I was wondering if I can just eliminate it, or if something else needs to be substituted and if so what?

By Vicki Bedford on February 16, 2012

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Bobby, you are the greatest! I have been a fan of your Mom and family for years. I like your new show and I will always adore your mother. Best of luck to your whole family. You have what it takes to make this new show a hit. GO DEEN FAMILY!

By Lorie Goodin on February 16, 2012

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WOW! I had faith in YALL!!!!! Just saw my first Not My Mama's Meals! GO Bobby! Kudos, Paula! I vacation at Hilton Head every summer and have been to the restaurant in Savannah! Great experience, and food! UMMM still remember my side of Fried Green Tomatoes! Great success and PR wished with your new WISE show! Lois Razek

By Lois Razek on February 12, 2012

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this food are goood u got to put me on the show im 14 i like to cook

By zack on February 11, 2012

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I myself recently found out i am type 2 diabetic.Also raised in the south in Alabama we learned to cook as Paula does.There is nothing better than dinner with fried chicken,mashed potatos with gravy,mac and cheese and can't forget those greens with ham hock and lots of butter ,not to mention a peach cobbler.I just have to say Bobby to you and your mama im so glad yall are finding ways to cook things healthier.I do have all your mama's cook books and love her to death but Ms.Paula as southern ladies in our early 40's wink Its time for us to get healthy and get our sexy back!!! Thanks Bobby and im waiting on your new cookbook to hit the stores. Love yall Mary

By mary higgins on February 11, 2012

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Have watched your new cooking show. So love it. U are so trying to help us all. Paula u are a good Mom to encourage Bobby. Bobby, u need to hook up with the sweet thing, refering to Johhnny Cash;s granddaughter. u too work well together. Keep up the good work. We love u guys Rosie in Ct.

By R.Herdman on February 11, 2012

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I hope you can get the food network to carry your show. I enjoy it but I don't get cooking network. Paula keep up the good shows and good work you do I follow you on food network and on Qvc when you are on. Love ya all Mary Ann Dekle

By Mary Ann Dekle on February 05, 2012

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great cooking

By Diana on February 05, 2012

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I have an unrelated comment for Bobby Dean..I wanted to let you know I've been baking healthy cupcakes for several years. I use Splenda 50/50, 50% egg whites, cholestoral free oil, light butter, pudding, etc. to lighten up the cupcake recipes. I recently took your Mom's "Best ever Carrot Cupcake" recipe and lightened it up. I used it for entry into a well known and esteemed Cupcake Challenge in December 2011 and I got 2nd place! I also did this with her Red Velvet cupcakes and they were delicious. So if you're ever interested in learning about making her baked goods lighter, I'd be happy to give you some of my secrets! Good luck with the show, I think it's great that you're trying to help America learn how to cook healthier.

By Leah Grace on February 05, 2012

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Dear Ms. Paula Deen, Stay true to yourself and your heritage. Southern cooking is hundreds of years in the making and you share with us what you know. I hope you don't let the unkind comments get you down, and that you will continue to pass down to us what you know. As far as Anthony Bordain goes, I will withhold my comments. Mr. Bobby Deen, I wish you the best with your new show. I just hope I don't have to add some butter to what you cook to make it taste good! Just kidding. grin Hold on to your Mom and give her a great big hug because she didn't do anything wrong at all. My best wishes to all of you!

By Amanullah - Bryan on February 04, 2012

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I'm down the street from Harrah's and can't wait for her resturaunt to come to Joliet casino', also love the show. Also got all 4 pieces of her ceramic cook ware will be using it soon .

By Joan Umek on February 02, 2012

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Go Paula! We are what we eat and we choose what we are so it is all up to us as individuals to be responsible for the arm that lifts the fork to the mouth. I happen to love Paula and her loyalty to her heritage of southern food. I think she is to be commended for uncloseting her diabetes and any discussion she wishes to lead or participate in publicly is great. Anyone who is in a position to influence and is honest about themselves deserves a gold star. My only disagreement would be in pushing a pharmaceutical product that many cannot afford. Use your butter and your cream dear lady. If we can eat them, we will and if we can't, the pictures and descriptions are the next best thing. The best to you and yours.

By sharon gima on February 02, 2012

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I finally got a chance to watch Bobby's new show. He made a fruit salad and coconut shrimp. Both looked fabulous. I can't wait to try them. But, it is a good thing I took notes during the show because I can't find the recipes as he did them anywhere. There is a marvelous shrimp recipe on Paula's site, but it isn't the same. Go, Bobby. And congrats on your new show!

By Joan on February 02, 2012

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i have lost respect for the deen clan,paula shame on you! why are you telling the public about your personal health issues????you should keep some things private.i used to enjoy your shows when you started but the latest shows are becoming repetitive and boring.you were genuine.but i guess greed and poor representation has taken over.did the drug company offering you $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ make you tell the public about your diabetes??????read the side effects of the drugs they are very dangerous.i wish you well,it is time to go back to being the real paula and sons not a bunch of greedy tactless deceitful individuals.

By jb on February 01, 2012

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I can't wait for this show i Love you paula deen

By Anonymous on January 30, 2012

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Bobby, love,love your new show. I really like how you have "slimmed" down those recipes of your Mom's. They all look great and I'm sure they taste almost as good as your Mom's, after all, you learned from the best. I love your Mom, she is my hero, kinda like the big sister that I never had. You keep doing your thing, and don't let anyone discourage you. Love the whole family. All of you seem so down to earth, and I like that. God Bless you all.

By Jodi Maze on January 30, 2012

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Paula's Upcoming Schedule

  • January 4: Bobby Deen’s new show, Not My Mama’s Meals, premieres

    Watch Bobby’ Deen’s brand new show,“Not My Mama’s Meals”, on the Cooking Channel every Wednesday at 9 PM ET. Follow Bobby on Twitter: @BobbyDeen

  • May 21: The Chew

    Paula will launch a week of cooking around America on ABC’s “The Chew.” Check local listings for time and channel.

  • May 22: The TODAY Show

    Paula will be on The TODAY Show in the 8 and 9 am hours. Check local listings for channel.

  • June 5: Deen Family Book Signing

    Join Paula and Jamie for a book signing at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House in Savannah from 10 am to 12 pm. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting 1 hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

  • June 15: American Red Cross Blood Drive in Savannah

    This time, the drive will be held at three locations:  The Lady and Sons and the Inn at Ellis Square from 9am-5pm and Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House from 12pm-5pm. Please visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “butter”, or call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment.  Each presenting donor will receive a limited edition apron signed by Paula Deen; a $40 gift card to be redeemed at Lady and Sons, Uncle Bubba’s, or Paula Deen Retail Store good from 06/15 through 06/17 only; and Lady and Sons signature gooey butter cakes in the canteen.

  • August 7: Deen Family Book Signing

    Join Paula, Bobby and Jamie for a book signing at the Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah from 2 to 4 pm. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting 1 hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

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