Several years ago, one of my close friends, Becky Smalley, from Georgia and I were reminiscing about our children’s childhoods. We were working together on a mission trip to Jamaica. She told me that one night her son, Will, was … Continue reading
Whenever I develop a new recipe poor Doc has to be my test subject. Usually, a recipe goes through several revisions before it makes it to the paper. The other day I made homemade focaccia. I started with a recipe from … Continue reading
Napa Valley Deviled Eggs 6 hard-boiled eggs4 tablespoons full fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon Dijon mustard⅛ teaspoon kosher salt1 ½ tablespoons drained sweet pickle relish2 tablespoons celery, ¼-inch dice Place 6 eggs in a single layer in a large stockpot. Add 2 … Continue reading
I love a great bakery cupcake. Not the kind where the icing is made with shortening, but the one made with real butter (I want the calories to be delicious- don’t you?) This cupcake recipe comes from a famous bakery … Continue reading
This is a great make ahead meal. The majority of the ingredients are cooked on the grill. You can assemble all the ingredients and marinate the chicken the day before. Island Teriyaki Chicken Skewers with Thai Jasmine Coconut Rice and … Continue reading
In May the most exciting 2 minutes of horse racing will thrill sports enthusiasts. Horses with interesting names will race in the Kentucky Derby. Put on your fascinator hat and enjoy some traditional Derby foods: Country Ham biscuits, Cucumber Sandwiches, … Continue reading
Growing up, Mother would pre-prepare a cold meal on Saturday that would be ready as soon as we got home from church on Sunday. She served ham, rolls, chicken salad, potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and some kind of Jell-O … Continue reading
Just like Disney World, this cornbread is truly magical! You can either use an 8-inch cast iron skillet (if you like a crispy crust) or a 9-inch square pan if you like a tender crust. The square pan is the … Continue reading
These asparagus bundles look impressive and are simple to make. They cook in just 10 minutes and pair well with grilled chicken or beef. The recipe comes from a dear friend of mine, Michelle Ellis. Asparagus Bundles 1 pound fresh … Continue reading
“Sinfully Yummy,” that’s all I can say about this cake. “Dreamy Chocolate Perfection”… Oreo Cake with Chocolate Icing and Whipped Cream Cookie Crumb Filling2 cups granulated sugar1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cocoa1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 teaspoon … Continue reading
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Mary Duke Cooks! 