Blueberry Cornbread is a sweet cornbread with a soft, cake like texture. After experimenting with this recipe for a while, I doubled the amount of liquid and the texture changed from gritty to soft. The extra liquid rehydrated the dry … Continue reading
They say you eat with your eyes and this dish is almost too pretty to eat! Enjoy! Grilled Asparagus with Tomatoes, Feta, Kalamata Olives, and Greek Vinaigrette Greek Vinaigrette (recipe below)1 and 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes2 bunches asparagus, trimmed1 tablespoon … Continue reading
One of Doc’s favorite foods to eat when we vacation in Charleston, SC is pan seared fish served on a bed of Succotash garnished with marinated cherry tomatoes. The fish in Charleston is fresh, coming to market daily. (If I’m … Continue reading
Mole is a rich simmering sauce that originated in the southern Mexican states; Oaxaca and Puebla. There are many versions of mole specific to different regions and families of Mexico. This is a very simplified version of mole, using only … Continue reading
This recipe is so simple that I hesitate to call it a recipe! Instead of sprinkling watermelon with salt, Doc and I use a Hispanic all-purpose seasoning called Tajin. Tajin isn’t salty or spicy. It changes the flavor of the … Continue reading
This recipe is from Norman Gray, grill master and pit-boss. Steakhouse Onions are the perfect accompaniment for steaks. Simple to make, the onions cook in the oven alongside baked potatoes. A general rule of thumb is one onion per two … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Scott’s Strawberries are in season! Here is a recipe for Strawberry Freezer Jam. I always find the Sure Jell instructions a little confusing so I thought more detailed instructions might be helpful. Enjoy! Strawberry Freezer Jam 2 quarts strawberries 3 … Continue reading
Lemon Asparagus Pesto adds fresh asparagus flavor to these stuffed shells. The filling has a hint of lemon in addition to creamy ricotta and asparagus. The shells sit on a bed of marinara sauce and are topped with melted mozzarella … Continue reading
I don’t know who Mrs. Goldman is, but she makes a great coffee cake! The best part? It starts with a cake mix! This pillowy soft coffee cake with its cinnamon sugar filling and icing is a winner. I’ve been … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago I took a short trip to Florida to escape the cold weather. On my way back I was going through the security checkpoint at the airport. It was a very small airport and there were … Continue reading
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