I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading
When I worked as a registered dietitian at the city hospital in Memphis, Tennessee sometimes we would prepare quiche for the patients at lunch. For some reason the cooks called quiche, “Quincy.” Pretty soon everyone in the kitchen referred to quiche … Continue reading
Tortellini Skewers with Pesto Vinaigrette Makes approximately 50 skewers 20 ounces multi colored cheese tortellini2 pints grape tomatoes2 tablespoons jarred pesto2 and 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon olive oil50 bamboo skewers Cook tortellini according to package directions. … Continue reading
Christmas is full of traditional sweets. My aunt Kakie’s peanut butter cookies and my cousin Clark’s fudge are beloved family recipes that will be passed down to the next generation. Some holiday sweets arrive at our doorstep as gifts from … Continue reading
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
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Mary Duke Cooks! 