My dear friend, Melanie Aldridge, shared her famous strawberry cobbler recipe. Melanie’s Strawberry Cobbler has a top and bottom crust (who doesn’t want more crust?) and lots of juicy strawberry filling. Divine! Melanie’s Strawberry Cobbler Top and bottom pie crust … Continue reading
Chicken Piccata with mushrooms is Italian comfort food at its finest. Pan sautéed chicken with a tangy lemon sauce, mushrooms, and pasta made in 30 minutes. It doesn’t get much better than that. Enjoy! Chicken Piccata 1 cup orzo 3 … Continue reading
Chocolate chips cookies are a comfort food for most people. If you are like me, they were the first cookie you baked. This recipe for chewy chocolate chip cookies is a little different than the standard one you may currently … Continue reading
It is hard to believe that so much has changed in the last week because of the Corona virus. Our new normal is social distancing, closed restaurants except for take-out, church on the internet, cancelled sporting events, concerts and gatherings. … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com When my children were young, they would not eat banana bread containing nuts. Now that the kids are grown, Doc and I can eat whatever we like! This banana bread has many layers of flavor. Ripe mashed bananas caramelize … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Winter Bruschetta is a versatile appetizer. If you are like me, many of your friends are on diets with restrictions. It is hard to find an appetizer that everyone can enjoy. The appetizer is … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Quick Pickled Brussels Sprouts go equally well with a meat and cheese board, accompanying a sandwich, or with a Bloody Mary! Plus, as an added bonus, they are a conversation piece because they are something people don’t usually find … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Tuscan Cannellini Bean, Carrot, and Spinach Soup takes less than 30 minutes to make and is delicious. I love quick and easy! Tuscan Cannellini Bean, Carrot, and Spinach Soup 1 ½ cups sliced carrots (I sliced bagged baby carrots) … Continue reading
These petite sandwich cookies with their rich chocolate flavor and peppermint filling just scream Christmas! Using three kinds of chocolate, these cookies have a deep, rich chocolate flavor. You may think it is odd to make cookies with bread flour … Continue reading
Turkey Cookies will tickle your funny bone and make you say, “Gobble, Gobble!” A couple of years ago my cousin Suzanne Moore took this adorable picture of their 7-year-old grandson, Ian, with this cute turkey cookie. Suzanne and her husband … Continue reading
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