Paula Deen had Ina beat in the butter dept.

I just know OP is one of those heretics in the recipe comments telling us all about her apple sauce, fat-free yogurt, whole wheat flour and stevia substitutions. Insufferable. Isn’t it time for all the Francophiles and Euro boosters to comment on how thin and healthy those butter eaters are?
I try and eat simply and healthfully most of the time, but when I reach for a recipe, I’ll be adding butter. Anthony Bourdain said butter is the first and last thing in just about every restaurant pan, and that’s why it tastes better.

Oh the DCUM snark. So grinchy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And you wonder why she’s so big. Her recipes are delicious though.

Was the fat shaming really necessary?

She is a talented, successful businesswoman.

A talented, successful businesswoman that has made a fortunate pushing unhealthy, artery-clogging meals.

Yes, and when you buy her cookbooks, it comes with a gun that someone holds to your head to force you to make and eat her food each and every night of the year. It’s not like you can make them just for a special occasion or a delicious treat!

Are you seriously that inexperienced that you “have to” follow recipes by the letter? If I read a recipe and think there is too much butter or something, I modify on the fly.

Keep practicing! More experience will help you feel more confident in the kitchen. Good luck!

What's wrong with butter? Are you afraid of the calories? I'd rather eat a small portion of something rich than a ton of something "light and healthy."

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And you wonder why she’s so big. Her recipes are delicious though.

Was the fat shaming really necessary?

She is a talented, successful businesswoman.

A talented, successful businesswoman that has made a fortunate pushing unhealthy, artery-clogging meals.

Julia Child:

“With enough butter, anything is good.”

“If you are afraid of butter, use cream.”

Anonymous wrote:I usually halve, or even quarter, the amount of butter she calls for in her recipes (baking excepted). Most of the time, they still turn out delicious.

Good to know. Do you substitute something else?

I usually halve, or even quarter, the amount of butter she calls for in her recipes (baking excepted). Most of the time, they still turn out delicious.

Anonymous wrote:And you wonder why she’s so big. Her recipes are delicious though.

Was the fat shaming really necessary?

She is a talented, successful businesswoman.

Isn't that FABulous?

And you wonder why she’s so big. Her recipes are delicious though.

Yeah I bet it tasted terrible

I used an Ina Garten recipe last night and I had to cook the chicken with an entire stick of butter!

Yikes!