Paula Deen has a knack for turning classic comfort dishes into meals that feel like a big, warm hug. Whether it’s her gooey ...

Chicken and leek minestrone soup with walnut and parsley pesto toastChicken and leek minestrone soup with walnut and parsley pesto toast ...

Check seasoning. Slice the bread and cook on a hot grill pan until toasted on both sides. Spread over the pesto and top with finely grated parmesan. Serve with the soup.

Celebrity chef Paula ... made Ms. Deen's career." Deen called Charles, who is black, her "soul sister," and praised her as an expert on Southern cooking. Dora Charles "developed recipes, trained ...