Grown up Macaroni and Cheese with Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, and Country Ham

This dish pairs well with juicy steaks, prime rib and thick pork chops. The recipe uses Gruyere cheese named after the Gruyere valley of Fribourg, Switzerland. Gruyere has a nutty earthy flavor that compliments the wild mushrooms. Swiss cheese has … Continue reading

Roasted Beet, Orange, Goat Cheese and Arugula Salad with Navel Orange Vinaigrette

marydukecooks.com  Roasted Beet, Orange segments, Goat cheese and Arugula Saladwith Navel Orange Vinaigrette– Serves 4 to 6 persons 2 large red beets6 small golden beets2 navel oranges2 radishes, thinly sliced2 navel oranges1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon champagne or white wine … Continue reading

Pecan Pie Bars

           Pecan Pie Bars   marydukecooks.com Pecan Pie Bars are a delicious pick-up dessert for a party or family gathering. They can be prepared, cut, and placed on a serving tray before the event. Some pecan … Continue reading

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Ribbon and Orange Marmalade Glaze

Just in time for your Thanksgiving feast here is a pumpkin cake that has the flavor of a pumpkin roll, but is so much easier to make! I never could get the hang of it! Each slice has a cream … Continue reading

Maple Roasted Acorn and Butternut Squash

Maple Roasted Butternut and Acorn Squash is the perfect side dish for any menu. The maple syrup caramelizes as the squash bakes and adds just a hint of sweetness. Enjoy! Maple Roasted Butternut and Acorn Squash 1 acorn squash cut … Continue reading

Caramel Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Caramel Swirl Icing

This easy to make white cake has beautiful cream cheese caramel swirled icing! Caramel Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Caramel Swirl Icing 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar3 large eggs3/4 cup half … Continue reading

Triple Chocolate Cocoa Krispies Treats

Halloween Triple Chocolate Cocoa Krispies Treats are ghoulishly delicious! Triple Chocolate Cocoa Krispies Treats 3 tablespoons butter4 cups miniature marshmallows or 40 Jet-Puffed marshmallows6 cups Cocoa Krispies (I use Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies)1/8 cup chocolate syrup (I use Hershey’s chocolate syrup)1 … Continue reading

White Cake with Cinnamon Icing and Caramel Apples

marydukecooks.com I love fall flavors. Cinnamon, caramel, and apples are some of my favorites. This tender white cake with cinnamon icing and warm caramel apples is a symphony of flavors. Each component could be made from scratch but it is … Continue reading

Italian Marinara Green Beens

Plain green beans can be boring. I like to spice things up with this Italian version. They are so good you will keep coming back for more! Italian Marinara Green Beans 1 ½ pounds fresh French green beans2 tablespoons olive … Continue reading

Griddled Sweet Jalapeño Cornbread

I hate it when snakes do the cobra dance! I was planting flowers next to the garage when a six foot long snake slithered one foot away from my face! I think I startled him as much as he startled … Continue reading