Recipes
Mary’s Favorite Banana Bread
This is by far, my favorite banana bread recipe. I’ve got a few tips here to make sure you get the most flavor out of your bananas and include a couple of variations.
DIY S’mores Terri Milligan Homemade Marshmallow Recipe
My DIY S’mores are so dang easy to make, thanks to my dear friend Terri, who has shared her homemade marshmallow recipe with us! Start your bonfires and grab your kitchen torch, it’s time to make s’mores!
Mary’s Homemade Remoulade Sauce
Remoulade sauce sounds fancier than it is. It’s super easy to make, and soon you’ll be dipping everything in it. Tuck this recipe away for future use, because everyone is gonna love it.
Mary’s Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce with Fresh Dill
Homemade tartar sauce is so easy to make that after you learn this recipe, you may never buy a pre-made jar again. This delicious, savory tartar sauce pairs perfectly with my Beer Batter Fish Fry Recipe… and I’m gonna recommend you make some Hush Puppies too.
Mary’s Traditional Homemade Cornbread Muffins with Nordic Ware™ Backyard Bugs Muffin Pan
My buttermilk cornbread muffins are a delicious treat on their own, but I’m sharing them today because they make a wonderful side to almost any summer meal… and to be honest, I enjoy these all year round.
Triple Chocolate Addiction Ice Cream Sandwiches
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: These sweet summer treats are very easy to make at home, and so much better than a Klondike bar or anything else you can get at the grocery store. With scratch-made chocolate chip cookies and your choice of ice cream, you really can’t go wrong.
Mary’s No-mayo Nutty Coleslaw with Crunchy Ramen and Sunflower Seeds
The two best things about this recipe are the mild sweetness of the dressing and how dang crunchy it is. Toasted nuts and seeds—alongside pan-fried ramen noodles (you heard me right)—make this coleslaw crispy and crunchy, unlike anything you’ve ever had before.
Mary’s Best Homemade Buttermilk Hush Puppies
With a little bit of zing from Slap Yo Mama seasoning that makes the flavor pop and an absolutely perfect consistency—not too dense or heavy—my hush puppies are the best!
Mary’s Crispy Modelo Negra Beer Batter Fish Fry
Add the ultimate light and crispy fish fry batter to your summer repertoire with this super easy recipe. It doesn’t matter if you caught the fish yourself—I promise everyone’s gonna love it!
Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad
Don’t be fooled by how decadent it looks and how fancy it sounds—my Honey Citrus Summer Fruit Salad recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home, and it only takes about 20 minutes.
Mint and Basil Pesto with Almonds
The recipe I’m sharing with you today is a variation on a traditional pesto—we’ll add a few sprigs of fresh mint to brighten it up. Like I mentioned earlier, this recipe calls for almonds, but feel free to use pine nuts or walnuts if you like those better.
Mary’s Favorite Pie Crust for Sweet or Savory Pies
Whatever you like to bake, it’s always handy to have an easy and delicious pie crust recipe in your back pocket. I’m talking about a versatile pie crust recipe that’s easy to make, easy to store, and that has many, many applications. My Favorite Pie Crust recipe fits the bill.
