Author: Mary Miller
Le Gâteau Magique—Magic Cake
Le Gâteau Magique—Magic Cake Always looking for a dessert that almost makes itself. One bowl, one pan, self-filled—-rich, creamy, needs no icing. This recipe pretty much “takes the ... Read More
SUMMER SALAD PLATTER
SUMMER SALAD PLATTER Front porch lunch, town park cookouts, or a small drinks and salad supper with friends. This big, pretty plate of food is all make-ahead—and most of it just chopping and slici... Read More
TANGIER ISLAND CORN PUDDING
TANGIER ISLAND CORN PUDDING Tangier Island—a remote community in the Chesapeake Bay accessible only by boat and small plane. Watermen, crabbing, commercial fishing and a small tourism economy̵... Read More
SHRIMP WITH LEFTOVERS
SHRIMP WITH LEFTOVERS This is one of those back-pocket ideas for times like when the neighbors, just back from Italy, bring you some of the wine they brought home. All of a sudden, it’s 8 o’cloc... Read More
Peach Chutney
Peach Chutney Major Grey makes great chutney. But with about 15 minutes effort, you can make this fresh home-made chutney in the microwave. The recipe works fine for many seasonal fruits—apricot... Read More
Corn Cob Soup
Corn Cob Soup Time was when the water was set on the stove to boil, I got sent down to the garden for the new corn for dinner. This is one of those old-fashioned, simple summer soups—uses every bi... Read More
PEACH SHORTCAKE WITH ENGLISH SCONES
PEACH SHORTCAKE WITH ENGLISH SCONES Peaches, biscuits, whipped cream—the complete recipe for Peach Shortcake. What makes this one special is the English Scones. If a Devon Cream Tea has ever... Read More
TORTELLINI SALADS
TORTELLINI SALADS The most versatile of summer salads. As simple as a Caprese-style, or with a creamy Ranch-mayo dressing, or with salami and provolone for an Italian touch, or with the crunchy, gar... Read More