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
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Marinated Grilled Yellow Squash
One of our neighbors, Sam Lewis, brings Doc and I vegetables from his garden. One of my favorites is yellow squash. I like to marinate squash in vinaigrette because it adds additional flavor. This recipe is simple to make … Continue reading
Picnic Potato Salad
For years I made flavorless potato salad until I discovered this secret trick. Seasoning cooked potatoes with a vinegar marinade wakes those bland potatoes up making the flavors explode! Picnic Potato Salad makes 24- 1/2 cup servings 3 pounds russet … Continue reading
Barbecue Chicken
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
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
These chocolate covered eggs are a peanut butter lovers delight! Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, wedding or baby showers this candy can be made in a variety of shapes and decorated with icing, various shapes of sprinkles or remade candy … Continue reading
Spring Asparagus and Peas Risotto
Spring Asparagus and Peas Risotto 1 (32 ounce box) low sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup (1/4-inch dice) Sweet onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 ¼ cups Arborio rice (Arborio … Continue reading
Vietnamese Hot Pot Soup
marydukecooks.com Vietnamese Hot Pot Vietnamese Hot Pot Soup is gluten free and vegetarian. I enjoyed it recently in Charleston, SC then came home and recreated it. Packed with flavor healthy vegetables, and noodles this soup is sure to please! … Continue reading
Oven Fried Baby Red Potatoes
Crispy on the outside and soft in the center these potatoes are a snap to make. The oven and cast iron skillet do all the work! Oven Fried Baby Red Potatoes 1 (24 ounce) bag baby red potatoes, cut in … Continue reading
Spatchcocked Herb Roasted Chicken with Simple Pan Gravy
Roasting a whole chicken that is moist and not dried out can be difficult. The goal is to have the breast 150ºF and the thigh 175ºF. The problem with cooking a whole chicken is by the time the thigh reaches … Continue reading
Car Crash Hot Chocolate Mix
marydukecooks.com Car Crash Hot Chocolate Mix Have you ever been scared witless? When our 3 children were in elementary school we used to sled down a Mountain around Erwin, Tennessee when it would snow. … Continue reading
