Restaurant Style Grouper

Whenever Doc and I eat at a nice restaurant and order fish, I am always impressed with how perfectly it turns out. The fish always comes to the table a little crispy on the outside, yet moist and flaky on … Continue reading

Summertime Corn

Every August, when I was growing up, my mother would buy a bushel of silver queen corn. Early in the morning we would drive to the farmer’s market for her to inspect the corn. First, she would smell it. Then … Continue reading

Zucchini Ribbons

If zucchini is, as my Dad would say, “Coming out your ears” and you are looking for a new idea here is a recipe where zucchini is sliced into ribbons. The zucchini can be enjoyed as a vegetarian side dish … Continue reading

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 cups granulated sugar4 large eggs3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup milk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups fresh blueberries4 tablespoons powdered sugarGranulated sugar for sprinkling on … Continue reading

Peach Meringue Torte

Sometimes unexpected things happen at our house. Doc hung a pair of running shorts in the garage and a bird made a nest in them. He really got a surprise when he took his shorts off the hook! Peach Meringue … Continue reading

Cobb Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

Sometimes in the heat of summer Doc and I don’t cook. We eat salad for dinner. The best thing about this Cobb salad is you only cook one item, bacon. The rest of the ingredients are purchased at the grocery … Continue reading

Low Country Boil

Some of my fondest memories at the beach involve eating. Imagine that! Every year we have a Low Country Boil. All the ingredients can be prepped in the morning. Then after a day of fun in the sun you can … Continue reading

Barbecue Chicken with “Chick” Rub

There is nothing better than barbecue chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Add a little sweet tea and some homemade cobbler with ice cream and things would be just about perfect. We associate … Continue reading

Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars

Fourth of July Sugar Cookie Bars    marydukecooks.com Get ready for your Fourth of July picnic with these fun sugar cookie bars. They are perfectly decorated for Independence Day! Enjoy! Fourth of July Sugar Cookie BarsSugar Cookie BarsParchment paperCanola oil … Continue reading