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
Peach Meringue Torte
Tag Archives: Mary Duke Cooks! Sassy Southern Cuisine
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
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
Southwestern Fiesta Cups with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Southwestern Fiesta Cups with Creamy Avocado Sauce Creamy Avocado Sauce1 cup sour cream1 avocado1/4 cup fresh lime juice1/3 cup mayonnaise1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped1 bunch cilantrokosher salt to taste1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Thoroughly wash and … Continue reading
Strawberry Flower Cake
My favorite time of year is when strawberries are in season. This recipe utilizes this season’s bounty. This cake is eye catching with its strawberry flower on top. The strawberry whipped cream tastes like a strawberry milkshake. The best part … Continue reading
Sausage Balls
Sausage Balls are great for breakfast, brunch or just about any time of day! I store bags of them in the freezer and my kids wipe them out when they come home. Sausage Balls 1 and 1/2 pounds hot sausage4 … Continue reading
East Tennessee Caviar Dip
When the kids were young we used to vacation at the beach with my college roommate Diane Stultz Hall and her four children. One of the challenges when you have 7 children eating chips and dip is to get them … Continue reading
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