Peach Meringue Torte

Sometimes unexpected things happen at our house. Doc hung a pair of running shorts in the garage and a bird made a nest in them. He really got a surprise when he took his shorts off the hook! Peach Meringue … Continue reading →

Cobb Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Sometimes in the heat of summer Doc and I don’t cook. We eat salad for dinner. The best thing about this Cobb salad is you only cook one item, bacon. The rest of the ingredients are purchased at the grocery … Continue reading →

Low Country Boil

Some of my fondest memories at the beach involve eating. Imagine that! Every year we have a Low Country Boil. All the ingredients can be prepped in the morning. Then after a day of fun in the sun you can … Continue reading →

Barbecue Chicken with “Chick” Rub

There is nothing better than barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Add a little sweet tea and some homemade cobbler with ice cream and things would be just about perfect. We associate … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars

Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars    marydukecooks.com Get ready for your Fourth of July picnic with these fun sugar cookie bars. They are perfectly decorated for Independence Day! Enjoy! Fourth of July Sugar Cookie BarsSugar Cookie BarsParchment paperCanola oil … Continue reading →

Seared Cod with Lemon Butter Sauce, Grape Tomatoes, Basil and Parsley

This is a restaurant style dish. Something you would eat at a fancy restaurant. Thick filets of white fish are seared and then finished with a lemon butter sauce. Grape tomatoes add acidity to balance the richness of the lemon … Continue reading →

Mediterranean Risotto

Mediterranean Risotto– makes 10 servings 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice1 1/2 cups diced onion2 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons minced garlic2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper3/4 cup dry white wine (pinot grigio)One (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with … Continue reading →

Grilled Greek Chicken with Fresh Tomato Salsa

If you’ve ever had a Labrador retriever you know how much they love the water. We would take our dog, Lucy, to the lake and throw tennis balls or anything that would float and she would retrieve it. At some … Continue reading →

Bumble Berry Cheesecake Pie

Bumble Berry Cheesecake Pie has the ease of a pre-made graham cracker crust with two layers of filling. One layer is cheesecake and the other layer is a mixed berry pie filling. I love this recipe for several reasons. You … Continue reading →