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
marydukecooks.com Praline Chocolate Crunch This is my family’s favorite candy. I keep the freezer stocked from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day! Praline Chocolate Crunch (Christmas Crack)40 saltine crackers1 cup unsalted butter1/4 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup packed light brown sugarOne (12 … Continue reading
Many factors go into making the ultimate cinnamon roll. First, you want a cinnamon roll that is moist and won’t be rock hard the next day. The Japanese have solved this problem by using a Tanzhong. Tanzhong is a mixture … Continue reading
Doc and I love Mexican food. Chips and salsa are our favorite.You won’t believe how easy salsa is to make! Salsa28 ounce can whole tomatoes with juice7 ounces pickled jalapeño nacho slices, drained and juice reserved1 tablespoon juice from pickled … Continue reading
Delight your family with a spooky treat this Halloween. Dip graham cracker sticks and apple slices into this S’mores flavored peanut butter cream cheese ball shaped and decorated like a spooky skull! S’mores Ball Spooky Skull8 ounces full fat cream … Continue reading
Crusty Garlic Parmesan Bread is the easiest bread to make. People love the crunch. I’ve listed the ingredients without measurements because you just sprinkle everything on top then bake in the oven until the bread is lightly browned and crisp. … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Caprese Salad with Basil Oil Caprese salad is one of the simplest salads to make. Garden or heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil are the … Continue reading
This salad comes together in about 15 minutes. It is a family seasonal favorite using apple cider. I love the mixture of crunchy, sweet, and savory from the toasted pecans, lettuce, cranberries, and feta. Apple, Cranberry, Feta and Toasted Pecan … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Apple Cider Doughnut Bread Apple Cider Doughnut Bread has all the flavor of apple cider doughnuts without the hassle of frying. Adapted from Bon Appetit, this moist bread with its doughnut cinnamon sugar crunch is a winner! Enjoy! Apple … Continue reading
This bread is so moist and flavorful that I could eat the entire loaf by myself. On second thought, I couldn’t leave Doc out. He is so good to me I would let him have the first piece… then I … Continue reading
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