Paula Deen

I couldn't possibly do a piece on Food Network Stars without including Paula Deen. There is a soft spot in my heart for Paula, I truly adore watching her shows. Although she gets a lot of critiscm for being really unhealthy (I just saw an episode where she used 4 sticks of butter in a dessert dish) and she is, you don't make Paula food when you're on a diet. I think I'm such a big fan because she has a great story. Single mom, suffering from agroaphobia (fear of leaving the house) for many years. She started her business from scratch and her boys have always played an integral role in her restaurants and t.v. shows. No, you can't make your primary diet from Paula Deen recipes but if you're looking for a great comfort food experience definitely give one of her dishes a whirl.