marydukecooks.com When my children were young, they would not eat banana bread containing nuts. Now that the kids are grown, Doc and I can eat whatever we like! This banana bread has many layers of flavor. Ripe mashed bananas caramelize … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Sausage Cheese Muffins With three children you can always count on someone being late when getting ready for school. I’m at the bottom of the stairs yelling, “Let’s Go! Let’s Go!” as my children are running down the steps. … Continue reading
Buttermilk Pancakes marydukecooks.com Doc, the kids, and I had a Saturday morning breakfast ritual. Doc usually made waffles he is famous for. If he was on call or had an early golf game I made pancakes. We have an island … Continue reading
My Dad’s favorite biscuits were what he called “Cat Head” Biscuits. They were called that because the biscuits were literally the diameter of a cat’s head. Instead of being crumbly on the outside and soft in the middle these biscuits … Continue reading
Most egg casseroles have the same texture. They are warm and comforting like mashed potatoes but they are, well, Mushy! This casserole has a layer of egg casserole, crisp tender asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy bread cubes on top. It … Continue reading
My three year old grand nephew, Reed, was at my house this week. He is just beginning to figure out who Santa and the elves are. This was our conversation. Reed says, “My Elf’s name is Kringle but his real … Continue reading
Blueberry Muffins– makes 36 muffins 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 cups all purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt 1 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract … Continue reading
Perfect for those mornings when you are rushing out the door to school or work this breakfast is healthy and will get you on your way! Prepared the night before, these mini omelets can be refrigerated and reheated in the … Continue reading
Sausage Balls are great for breakfast, brunch or just about any time of day! I store bags of them in the freezer and my kids wipe them out when they come home. Sausage Balls– makes 85 balls 1 and 1/2 … Continue reading
When I worked as a registered dietitian at the city hospital in Memphis, Tennessee we would sometimes prepare quiche for the patients at lunch. For some reason the cooks called quiche “Quincy.” Pretty soon everyone in the kitchen referred to … Continue reading
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