…party foods, finger foods and little stuff you eat before the big stuff
Pair North Carolina’s Mimi’s Mountain Mixes Beer Bread with Carolina Gold Oil’s Mediterranean Dipping Oil for an easy fun nibble. Great addition to your charcuterie boards too! I gave a little twist and used orange beer…. realllll good!
We love a seafood platter in the summertime — especially one that features fresh, local fish. Here, we imagined what a modern twist on this classic dish might look like with these Deviled Crab Hushpuppy Waffles and Pickled Seafood Medley!
Deviled Crab Hushpuppy Waffle ...keep reading »
Published in Carolina Country Magazine July 2020 Who has time or desire to do much cooking during the lazy hazy hot days of North Carolina summer? Not me! Y’all, this
Spicy Citrus Seafood Cocktail With NC wild-caught shrimp ...keep reading »
How do you make crackers more better? Why browned butter, of course! Make these Savory Bay Crackers with browned butter to enjoy alongside all sorts of dishes!
Savory Bay Crackers with browned butter ...keep reading »
Deviled eggs… with a North Carolina Twist! These recipes inspired by our culture are fun to make and good to eat.
Anytime is Deviled Egg time! ...keep reading »
Spring has us thinking peas and carrots! But not just any peas and carrots. We’re hungry for crispy fritters, with a zesty Greek twist.
Peas and Carrot Fritters… with lemon-dill yogurt tzatziki ...keep reading »
Fondue… bread bowl pizza fondue! Try these fun ways to enjoy a simple supper or for a crowd at your next gathering. Get creative with fondue and dippers… here are a couple of favorites. Which do you like? Bread Bowl Pepperoni or Hawaiian Pizza Fondue?
Pizza Bread Bowl Fondue ...keep reading »
Warm up from the inside out with this creamy, “winter white” soup. Or serve it chilled! Roasting the produce adds another layer of flavor, and even turnip-haters will find those root veggies tasty. Serve with cornbread and cracklins.
Buttermilk Bisque… with roasted turnips, pears and leeks ...keep reading »
Make a pile of these Sticky Pig Twigs, because they will disappear right before your eyes. Enjoy as is, or chopped on salads. Especially good on a juicy summer BLT … add more hot pepper if your crowd can take it!
Sticky Pig Twigs… can bacon get any better? ...keep reading »
…a delightful sweet and savory tart to enjoy as an appetizer, side, with salad for brunch or as an outside-the-box dessert!
Apple, Onion and Rosemary Tart with Cinnamon Honey ...keep reading »
Fall is here, and so are fresh pears. Use these no-bake treats as “cookies,” perfect to tuck into lunch bags for everyone’s enjoyment.
Cinnamon-Pear Energy “Cookie” Bites ...keep reading »
You will want to keep some tea biscuits on hand in your freezer to make some of these little treats with Peggy Rose’s Jelly… anytime!
Big Mama’s Sticky Biscuits… thumbprint pepper jelly treats! ...keep reading »
