Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Author Archives: Mary Duke Cooks
Antipasto Salad with Rustic Croutons
For all you hard working moms who work tirelessly giving to others here is a salad that will give back to you! This salad is so healthy it screams, “I love you!”Most salads are heavy on the lettuce with few … Continue reading
Layered Strawberry Shortcake
This dessert is almost too pretty to eat! I love that it can be made in advance and refrigerated.The whipped cream even tastes like strawberries and is a beautiful pink color with the addition of freeze dried strawberry powder. Layered … Continue reading
Grilled Teriyaki Salmon with Dipping Sauce
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich with Avocado Mayonnaise
Have you ever heard the term, “Mitigated speech?” It is the term used by linguists to describe how we downplay or sugarcoat something being said. Mitigated speech is used in situations where we are trying to be polite, embarrassed or in speaking … Continue reading
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya 2 slices thick cut bacon, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup diced sweet onion7 ounces Andouille sausage, chopped 1 cup diced celery1 cup diced green pepper4 minced garlic cloves2 cups long grain white rice2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning … Continue reading
Beef Fajitas
This beef fajitas recipe is from my dear friend, Michelle Ellis. You can cook it on the grill or Blackstone griddle. Papain in the pineapple juice tenderizes the beef but doesn’t make the flank steak taste sweet. Michelle says instead of buying a large … Continue reading
Cheese Grits with Bacon, Eggs, and Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes
Cheese Grits with Bacon, Eggs, and Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes8 Roma tomatoes, cored and cut in half lengthwise2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon balsamic vinegarFreshly ground black pepper and sea salt, to taste Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cover a … Continue reading
Spring Snack Mix
Just in time for your Easter egg hunt.Try this Spring Snack Mix as a special treat for your children and their friends. Spring Snack Mix 2 cups Pretzel Sticks2 cups Rice Chex1 bag microwave popcorn, popped1 (12 ounce) bag white … Continue reading
Hummus
Hummus is a nutritious appetizer or snack. It is made from chickpeas that are full of protein and fiber. I garnish mine with jarred, roasted red peppers and serve it with fresh vegetables or naan. Hummus 16 ounce can chickpeas, reserve … Continue reading
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