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
Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Filling and Oreo Crust Crust 1 package Oreos with chocolate filling1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Process Oreos in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely crushed or place Oreos in a … Continue reading
Christmas is full of traditional sweets. My aunt Kakie’s peanut butter cookies and my cousin Clark’s fudge are beloved family recipes that will be passed down to the next generation. Some holiday sweets arrive at our doorstep as gifts from … Continue reading
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
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
During the holidays I love to serve a show stopping dessert that people will rave about long after the meal is over. You know that dessert. The one where you take one bite and are speechless. People ask me, “What … Continue reading
“Sinfully Yummy,” that’s all I can say about this cake. “Dreamy Chocolate Perfection”… Oreo Cake with Chocolate Icing and Whipped Cream Cookie Crumb Filling2 cups granulated sugar1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cocoa1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon … Continue reading
During the holidays, most appetizers are heavy and full of cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese. I like to contrast heavy appetizers with a light one made with fresh fruit. Mixed fruit is cut into smaller, bite sized pieces and a … Continue reading
This recipe is so simple that I hesitate to call it a recipe! Instead of sprinkling watermelon with salt, Doc and I use a Hispanic all-purpose seasoning called Tajin. Tajin isn’t salty or spicy. It changes the flavor of the … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com This is a great party dessert. People love crème brulee with its creamy cold custard and brittle caramelized sugar topping that cracks when hit with a spoon. The best part is the show when you caramelize the sugar with … Continue reading
Volunteerism. Home town. Johnson City. Good books. Random thoughts.
Bartlett TN Family & Children Photographer
Mary Duke Cooks! 