Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise, Caramel Sauce, Cranberry Compote and Toasted Pecans

This is a very decadent dessert. Sometimes when entertaining for family or friends I like to make something that is over the top! I know this looks complicated but really isn’t. Each component can be made days in advance. For … Continue reading

Chicken and Dressing Casserole

1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts10 and 1/2 ounces cream of celery soup10 and 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup8 ounces sour cream1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided1 cup diced onion1 cup diced celery1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (optional)32 ounces … Continue reading

S’mores Ball Spooky Skull

Delight your family with a spooky treat this Halloween. Dip graham cracker sticks and apple slices into this S’mores flavored peanut butter cream cheese ball shaped and decorated like a spooky skull!  S’mores Ball Spooky Skull8 ounces full fat cream … Continue reading

Apple Cider Doughnut Bread

marydukecooks.com Apple Cider Doughnut Bread Apple Cider Doughnut Bread has all the flavor of apple cider doughnuts without the hassle of frying. Adapted from Bon Appetit, this moist bread with its doughnut cinnamon sugar crunch is a winner! Enjoy! Apple … 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

Apple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

This is a moist coffeecake with an apple filling and cinnamon streusel. The cake is tender and is perfect with a cup of coffee at breakfast. Doc and I like to re-heat the coffee cake for 10-15 seconds in the … Continue reading

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting  1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon nutmeg2 extra-large eggs (I use the biggest eggs in a carton of large eggs)1 cup canned pumpkin … Continue reading

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Sliders

These sliders will be the hit of your game day party! Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator then grill the next day. On toasted slider buns, layer grilled chicken pieces drizzled with a tiny amount of honey. Top with crisp … Continue reading

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Thanksgiving Dinner is so traditional for some people that the menu never changes. If Aunt Sally’s rolls and Grandmother’s dressing aren’t on the menu, things just don’t seem right. Others, like my Aunt Nancy, like to change things up. You … Continue reading