marydukecooks.com Scott’s Strawberries are in season! Here is a recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam. I always find the Sure Jell instructions a little confusing so I thought it might be helpful to include some more detailed instructions. Enjoy! Strawberry Freezer … Continue reading
Many factors go into making the ultimate cinnamon roll. First, you want a cinnamon roll that is moist and won’t be rock hard the next day. The Japanese have solved this problem by using a Tanzhong. Tanzhong is a mixture … Continue reading
Lindsey McCartt’s French Toast with Blueberry Syrup and Orange Whipped Cream is an “over the top” breakfast or brunch treat. When you serve this French toast expect to hear ooh and mmm at your breakfast table! This recipe was developed … Continue reading
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
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