This salad is a juxtaposition of contrasting flavors you wouldn’t necessarily think of putting together. My daughter, Lindsey, recently made this salad for me and I loved it! Arugula has a peppery bite and lemon vinaigrette adds just a hint … Continue reading
In the summer I’m always looking for ways to highlight my favorite fruit South Carolina peaches. Peach Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert for a picnic or barbeque. Enjoy! Peach Crumb Bars Crumble (Use ½ for bottom crust, ½ for … Continue reading
Sometimes in the heat of summer Doc and I don’t cook. We eat salad for dinner. The best thing about this Cobb salad is you only cook one item, bacon. The rest of the ingredients are purchased at the grocery … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Grilled Rosemary Chicken Grilled Rosemary Chicken has exceptional flavor. The combination of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and rosemary in the marinade plus the char grilled flavor make this chicken sing! Grilled Rosemary Chicken 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon … Continue reading
Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars marydukecooks.com Get ready for your Fourth of July picnic with these fun sugar cookie bars. They are perfectly decorated for Independence Day! Enjoy! Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars Sugar Cookie Bars Parchment … Continue reading
Grilled Zucchini Planks with Garlic-Butter and Parmesan Cheese marydukecooks.com I love it when I can cook an entire meal on the grill! This is a great, grilled side dish. It looks so sophisticated on a plate. Char-grilled zucchini planks … Continue reading
These green beans are flavorful instead of bland. Even people who don’t like green beans love this recipe. Doc says they taste Zippy! French Green Beans with Garlic Butter and Grape Tomatoes 1 ½ pounds French green beans; washed, drained … Continue reading
For years I made flavorless potato salad until I discovered this secret trick. Seasoning cooked potatoes with a vinegar marinade wakes those bland potatoes up making the flavors explode! Picnic Potato Salad makes 24- 1/2 cup servings 3 pounds russet … Continue reading
There is nothing better than barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Add a little sweet tea and some homemade cobbler with ice cream and things would be just about perfect. We associate … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Calico Cornbread Calico Cornbread 1 cup thinly sliced mini multi-colored red, yellow, and orange peppers that have been cored, seeded and sliced into thinly sliced rings ¾ cup fresh corn kernels ½ cup sliced green onions ½ – … Continue reading
Strawberry Sponge Cakes with Whipped Cream marydukecooks.com Strawberries 2 quarts sliced fresh strawberries Granulated sugar, (To sweeten strawberries) Sponge Cakes 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon iodized salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream and gelato? Gelato is denser than ice cream because it has less fat. Ice cream is typically made with cream. Cream, with its high fat content, incorporates more air … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Perfect for breakfast-on-the-go, Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a great way to start your day! Enjoy! Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup creamy Speculoos cookie butter ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 … Continue reading
These chocolate covered eggs are a peanut butter lovers delight! Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, wedding or baby showers this candy can be made in a variety of shapes and decorated with icing, various shapes of sprinkles or remade candy … Continue reading
