My family loves anything with Alfredo sauce. They call it Italian comfort food. With simple fresh ingredients, this recipe is a winner! My dear friend Sue Higgenbotham was the inspiration for this recipe. Pasta Alfredo with Sautéed Chicken, Peppers, Mushrooms, … Continue reading
Michelle’s Slow Cooker Short Ribs with Gravy marydukecooks.com This recipe cooks all day in the slow cooker. When you come home from work your house will smell divine! The recipe is from my dear friend Michelle Ellis. Michelle’s Slow … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Coffee Rubbed Stout Roast Through the years I have seen numerous recipes for roast rubbed with instant coffee and cooked in stout beer. The combination seems odd, but the flavors play well together and … Continue reading
Crispy on the outside and soft in the center these potatoes are a snap to make. The oven and cast iron skillet do all the work! Oven Fried Baby Red Potatoes 1 (24 ounce) bag baby red potatoes, cut in … Continue reading
Roasting a whole chicken that is moist and not dried out can be difficult. The goal is to have the breast 150ºF and the thigh 175ºF. The problem with cooking a whole chicken is by the time the thigh reaches … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Car Crash Hot Chocolate Mix Have you ever been scared witless? When our 3 children were in elementary school we used to sled down a Mountain around Erwin, Tennessee when it would snow. … Continue reading
Hogs in a Blanket marydukecooks.com Hogs in a blanket are the grown up version of pigs in a blanket. Instead of hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls, smoked sausage is wrapped in puff pastry. If you’ve never used puff … Continue reading
This candy is reminiscent of our beloved cracker candy. Because it can be made in advance and stored in the freezer, it is the perfect holiday candy. Enjoy! Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Candy 7 ounces (1/2 bag) mini pretzel twists … Continue reading
Rosemary Parker House Rolls marydukecooks.com I started making Parker House Rolls in high school. My dad was thrilled because he loved rolls. My mom wasn’t as enthusiastic because there was flour all over the kitchen! I always had trouble … Continue reading
marydukecooks.com Apple Wood Grilled Pork Chops with Smoked Blackberry Sauce Did you know that it is possible to smoke meat on a gas grill? I’m talking about adding wonderful smoke flavor to foods you grill like hamburgers, chicken, or … Continue reading
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