50 mary recipes

Buttermilk pancakes with vanilla and maple syrup whisked right into the batter for fluffy, lightly sweet stacks. Two leaveners and tangy buttermilk give them serious lift without going dense.

Fudgey brownies recipe with melted unsweetened chocolate, butter, and chopped nuts baked into rich, chewy squares with a glossy crackle top.

Mary Rogers's sourdough biscuits use an overnight starter sponge for a tender, tangy biscuit with a soft crumb. A pioneer-style overnight rise that beats any quick biscuit hands down.

A very different twist on tradional pasta/macaroni salad. Loaded with ingredients, this could be a meal in itself.

My friend Marie thought she made the best cornbread. Finally I was able to develop this recipe that my husband likes better.

Mary's most loved brownies are a one-bowl, melted-butter-style fudgy brownie recipe with cocoa powder, four eggs for chewy lift, and optional walnuts or peanut butter chips. Mix, pour, bake. No mixer, no chopping chocolate.

Creamy blended soup combining white and sweet potatoes with curry, turmeric and fresh mint, sautéed with leeks for a vibrant, high-fiber vegetarian soup.

Lowcountry chicken perlow rice cooked in pan drippings and gizzard broth for deep, savory flavor. A Southern one-pot tradition with whole roasted chicken folded into seasoned rice.

Cinnamon coffee cake baked in a tube pan with a buttery crumb topping made from the same base mixture. Buttermilk keeps it moist, and a full tablespoon of cinnamon gives it bold, warm flavor.

This savory Beefy Mary blends V8 juice with rich beef broth and a squeeze of lemon over ice. A bold, non-alcoholic twist on the classic Bloody Mary that's ready in 2 minutes.

Homemade beef bouillon simmered for six hours from beef shank, soup bones, cloves, and root vegetables. Strained and reduced to a rich, clear broth.

A classic Canadian no-bake treat: peanut butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup bubbled together, mixed with Rice Krispies, and topped with chocolate icing. Four ingredients. Irresistible crunch.

Scalloped red potatoes baked in garlic-infused cream reduced with butter and Parmesan. A rich, golden gratin with a beautifully concentrated sauce.

Seafood gumbo loaded with shrimp, crab, and five pounds of okra smothered with tomatoes, garlic, and hot sauce. An authentic okra-thickened Cajun gumbo, no roux needed.

Bloody Mary marinade made with V8 juice, vodka, horseradish, and hot sauce for poultry, pork, or fish. The cocktail-inspired marinade tenderizes and seasons in one step with bold tomato heat.

German cheese kuchen with a cottage cheese and cinnamon custard filling in a buttery biscuit-style crust. A traditional Kaeskuchen that chills for 4 hours before serving.