…be it one of the thousands of dee-lish products made here by NC food artisans or any of our many agriculture commodities, I’m cook’n with them!
There are few things as comforting as a bowl of “simply tomato soup.” Recipes can be found of assorted varieties. All over the tomato soup map. For me, I don’t care for anything fancy… and many are too heavy on the basil for me. It’s ok, but not a big fan, and a little basil goes a longggg way. Tomato soup need not be fussy… just tomato soup.
…simply tomato soup ...keep reading »
Being able to use any type of crabmeat makes this recipe budget-friendly. Use fresh NC crab when possible. Wonder why it’s called “deviled” crab? Because of the heat!
Wendy’s Deviled Crab Carteret ...keep reading »
Growing up, I can never remember a time my Grandma didn’t have a dish of this in her refrigerator. She loved cruller doughnuts and hated waste, breaking up the stale ones into her Jell-O salad. This dish would shine at a summer picnic — don’t forget the Cool Whip!
Grandma’s Cranberry Congealed Salad With Krispy Kreme crullers ...keep reading »
What’s a southern picnic without fried chicken? Or chicken salad? I’ve combined the two and offer you these stuffed rolls to make and take with our time-saving tip. The salad can be a bit messy, and although you can serve on mini rolls as sliders, I like stuffing into top-split dog rolls so the goodness doesn’t fall out!
Creamy Fried Chicken Salad Rolls ...keep reading »
When serving fresh local fish and seafood, spend a few short minutes stirring up fresh cocktail sauce. Like this one. You’ll be glad you did!
Good Damn Cocktail Saulsa… a little bit sauce, a little bit salsa! ...keep reading »
Your Kentucky Derby party table won’t be complete without a few specific things… and this one checks a few boxes… country ham, meatballs and bourbon!
Run For The Roses Country Ham Meatballs in Maple Bourbon Gravy ...keep reading »
With the arrival of fresh local strawberries all around us now, it’s time to celebrate! Celebrate all the fresh produce coming our way with our country ham tacos at your Cinco de Mayo gatherings!
Porky-Licious Country Ham Tacos with Strawberry Pineapple Pico ...keep reading »
Time to enjoy some Honey Snow Cream! Check out my Snow Custard Cream and Snow Cocktails too… (like SnowMosas, Kahlua Kreme, White Russian Snow and more). And did somebody say
Honey Snow Cream! ...keep reading »
Are you a furbaby mom or dad? I am… mama to June Bug, my sweet little blind Speagle. She loves treats, especially this one. These Furbaby Watermelon Colada Coolers
Furbaby Watermelon Colada Coolers ...keep reading »
Smashburgers! or Smash Burgers? No matter which you way you prefer, they’re everywhere these days… but do you know what that actually means? My definition is a good
Everything Pork Smash Burgers with Toasty Hoop Cheese ...keep reading »
Have fun making pizza at home with Mimi’s Mountain Mixes! Teach a child to cook… this is a great fun way to do that.
Look y’all… I baked! ...keep reading »
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.
Creamy Rosemary Parmesan Grits ...keep reading »
