This recipe is from my friend and mentor, Mary Wood. In college, Dorothy Bedor and I would come home from school in the spring to hike. We walked the trails of Roan Mountain looking for wildflowers. Mary would spoil … Continue reading
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Asian Marinade
This is a great make ahead recipe for traveling. If Doc and I are going to the mountains or beach, I put marinade and pork tenderloins in zip top gallon plastic bags then hold them on ice in a cooler. … Continue reading
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is pure comfort food! This recipe has some shortcuts to make it easier. Enjoy! Chicken Pot Pie 3 cups rotisserie chicken, pulled or chopped 3 tablespoon unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 and 1/2 cups (30% less sodium) chicken … Continue reading
Ranch Parmesan Romano Mini Saltines
A few weeks ago the gym class I attend had a luncheon and everyone who attended brought a dish to share. These women are fabulous cooks and tell the funniest stories. We laughed for hours and enjoyed delicious salads, fruit, … Continue reading
Whitney’s Macaroni and Cheese
Who doesn’t like macaroni and cheese? From the time we were children until today, most of us love this comfort food. Macaroni and cheese is more than just food. There is an emotional connection between this dish and family memories. … Continue reading
Beef Stew
Beef Stew marydukecooks.com The flavor of this beef stew is what makes it stand out. Layers of flavor are developed in the stew by browning both meat and vegetables. The brown bits left in the bottom of the pan make … Continue reading
Chicken Soup with Fluffy Thyme Dumplings
Penne Rigate with Italian Sausage, Spinach and Cannellini Beans
Have you ever gone to a really fabulous Italian restaurant and tried to recreate their spaghetti sauce? For years I would come home and make sauces that just didn’t taste the same. I finally realized the type of canned tomatoes … Continue reading
Braised Greens
marydukecooks.com Braised Greens Historically, a typical New Year’s Day meal in the south contained Hoppin’ John, greens, and cornbread. For generations of Southerners; the meal symbolized financial prosperity and good luck. The peas used in Hoppin’ John were dependent on … Continue reading
Santa’s Sugar Cookies
This soft sugar cookie has a thick, rich icing. This recipe calls for cake flour instead of all-purpose flour. Cake flour makes the cookies soft and tender. Perfect for busy moms, these beautiful and simply decorated cookies use a cookie … Continue reading
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