Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup
Simple syrups are just that — simple to make. But you can use them in so many ways. Visit a local farm, pick some fresh strawberries and honey for this sweet syrup.
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Crispy Churro Cake Bites with chocolate hazelnut dip
Look no further for a fun, finger food dessert to put smiles on faces! Keep cake pieces on hand in a freezer bag to fry in a flash for when you need “just a bite of something sweet.”
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Sweet ’n’ Spicy Chili Vinaigrette with pickle juice
Drizzle this sweet n’hot chili vinaigrette over a simple salad along with my Carnitas Enchiladas Suiza, or put it to work in a shredded cabbage slaw. Need a quick marinade for chicken or shrimp? This is your go-to! Keeps in the fridge for about a month.
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Carnitas Enchiladas Suiza
This one needs a bit of planning ahead to cook the pork, but using one large butt yields lots of meat to freeze to make several batches of these easy, creamy Carnita Enchiladas Suiza.
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Salted Butterscotch Crème Brûlée
Turning sugar, butter and cream into this browned, decadent custard is only made better by devouring it fireside in the dead of winter. Can be made up to four days ahead. Salted Butterscotch Crème Brûlée all around please!
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Creamy Rosemary Parmesan Grits
Many long-lived mills here in North Carolina still stone grind the best grits. Slow cooked creamy grits pair well with so many dishes (and stand alone quite nicely, too). Seasoned with fresh rosemary and salty parmesan, enjoy them alongside my Savory Oxtail Stew.
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Savory Braised Oxtail Stew with Herbs and Prunes
Chilly winter days make us want to throw something hearty and comforting in a big ol’ pot and let it slowly simmer for hours, filling the house with the enticing smell of what’s to come. This stew is a bit spicy, subtly sweetened by the prunes, with many layers of flavor.
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Woolworth’s Café Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust
Take a nostalgic trip back with this vintage Woolworth’s Cafe Cheesecake. Staying true to the original recipe… only a couple of tweaks! Like the gingersnap crust… and dollop of egg nog whipped cream!
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Egg Nog Chess Pie with bananas and cream…
It seems fittin’ to use up that last bit of holiday eggnog in a good old southern chess pie. ‘Nog and bananas go together like mac and cheese, so partake of pie while toasting toes in front of a cozy fire as you settle into the New Year.
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Roasted Grape & Cheese Crostini with spiced pecan crumbs
Sometimes we just need “a little something” to nibble on — roasting grapes and serving over warm, softened cheese on crostini is a new favorite! The grapes become nice and “jammy” and oh-so-good with a drizzle of herbed oil, vinegar and honey. No exact measurements needed for this one.
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…a recipe for success by some North Carolina food makers!
North Carolina is rich with passionate food artisans. From our coast to the mountains, you will find them in every nook and cranny, from the big city to the smallest little rural towns and communities. Featured in Carolina Country Magazine by Culinary Adventurist and Artisan Wendy Perry.
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