Cajun Fried Okra with Heirloom Tomatoes and Ranch Dressing highlight two summer favorites: okra and tomatoes. Okra is fried until crisp and gets a little kick from the Cajun seasoning. Ripe tomatoes provide a temperature contrast the hot okra. Ranch … Continue reading
Broiled Balsamic Tomato and Parmesan Sandwich marydukecooks.com Fresh tomatoes are coming in from Doc’s garden and we enjoy eating them for lunch. Broiled Balsamic Tomato and Parmesan Sandwich has an Italian flavor profile. The bread is first toasted until crunchy … Continue reading
In the summer I’m always looking for ways to highlight my favorite fruit South Carolina peaches. Peach Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert for a picnic or barbeque. Enjoy! Peach Crumb Bars Crumble (Use ½ for bottom crust, ½ for … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Grilled Rosemary Chicken Grilled Rosemary Chicken has exceptional flavor. The combination of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and rosemary in the marinade plus the char grilled flavor make this chicken sing! Grilled Rosemary Chicken 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon … Continue reading
Grilled Zucchini Planks with Garlic-Butter and Parmesan Cheese marydukecooks.com I love it when I can cook an entire meal on the grill! This is a great, grilled side dish. It looks so sophisticated on a plate. Char-grilled zucchini planks … Continue reading
These green beans are flavorful instead of bland. Even people who don’t like green beans love this recipe. Doc says they taste Zippy! French Green Beans with Garlic Butter and Grape Tomatoes 1 ½ pounds French green beans; washed, drained … Continue reading
Strawberry Sponge Cakes with Whipped Cream marydukecooks.com Strawberries 2 quarts sliced fresh strawberries Granulated sugar, (To sweeten strawberries) Sponge Cakes 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon iodized salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Perfect for breakfast-on-the-go, Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies are a great way to start your day! Enjoy! Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies 1½ cups packed light brown sugar 1 cup creamy Speculoos cookie butter ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 … Continue reading
Pork Tenderloin with Fig Balsamic Sauce 1 (16-19 ounce) pork tenderloin 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Remove pork tenderloin from plastic bag and dry with paper towels. Rub oil over tenderloin … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Tennessee Pot Roast Sliders Tennessee Pot roast sliders are perfect for game day! What could be better than warm pot roast and melted provolone cheese piled high on toasted rolls? To make it even better, the roast is … Continue reading
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