My dad, D.M. Chambers, loved his charcoal grill. One year when I was in middle school my mom gave dad a new grill for Father’s Day. All the pieces came in a big box. He and I spent an afternoon … Continue reading
Greek Grilled Chicken Wraps
Author Archives: Mary Duke Cooks
Squash Casserole
Doc’s garden is coming in and the produce not eaten by the chipmunks is beautiful! The chipmunks have taken over our yard with an underground maze of tunnels. One of their entry points is in our garden. I guess they … Continue reading
Norman’s Cast Iron Filets and Italian Grilled Vegetables
Norman Gray otherwise known as “The Normanator,” is a grill master. He has been in Healthcare Engineering for over 35 years, and is the world’s biggest UNC Tar Heel fan. He plays trumpet with the Johnson City Community Concert Band … Continue reading
Greek Layered Dip
I don’t know about you but I’m tired of Mexican dip. I wanted to develop a new dip recipe that would be cold and colorful for summer. The majority of the ingredients in this recipe are already prepared so all … Continue reading
Pina Colada Cake
This cake tastes like summer at the beach.The only thing else you need is a drink with an umbrella in it!Pina Colada CakeCake BatterI box white cake mix3/4 cup real cream of coconut (from the drinks/ mixers aisle at the … Continue reading
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I adore Rhubarb! My love affair began as a child when I would walk through my aunts, Vorita Isaacs and Katharyn Noble’s, gardens. They lived next door to each other. I loved to visit their homes and learn about the … Continue reading
Eggplant Lasagna
I recently shared some leftover Eggplant Lasagna with my friend Beth Barnes. Here are her comments. “I hate eggplant. The only time I’ve ever eaten it was when I was in Greece and the texture was mushy. Your recipe for … Continue reading
Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes
A cold pasta salad is the perfect accompaniment to a summer grilling party or a luncheon. This pasta salad is light, full of flavor and crunch from the fresh vegetables. The peas are uncooked and go straight from the freezer … Continue reading
Fresh Strawberry Pie
This is one of my family’s favorite pies. This sounds unusual but I usually make strawberry pie with a graham cracker crust instead of a regular pie crust. The graham cracker crust won’t get soggy and the pie will stay … Continue reading
Michelle’s Pale Ale Beer Battered Onion Rings with Spicy Ketchup
Who doesn’t love hot, crispy onion rings? Doc and I are crazy about them! The batter is well seasoned and the Pale Ale beer adds another dimension. I know it is hard to believe but the flavor of the onion … Continue reading
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