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Kitty Shrimp & "Grits" Bites

Kitty Shrimp & “Grits” Bites

2 minutes of reading / March 16, 2022 / By

These crunchy seafood treats will make your cats happy. Grits aren’t great for them, but when corn is ground into meal, it’s safe for making these little shrimp nuggets. You can sub canned tuna for the shrimp if preferred. My dog loves these, too!

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... a southern seafood platter twist!

5 minutes of reading / March 25, 2022 / By

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!

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Eastern North Carolina BBQ Sauce Gravy

Eastern NC BBQ Sauce Gravy

3 minutes of reading / March 16, 2022 / By

How do you make eastern NC BBQ sauce better? Turn it into gravy… Eastern NC BBQ Sauce Gravy!

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Buttermilk Bisque With roasted turnips, pears and leeks

Buttermilk Bisque… with roasted turnips, pears and leeks

3 minutes of reading / March 16, 2022 / By

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.

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Country Ham Lollipups

Country Ham Lollipups with Molasses Mustard

2 minutes of reading / October 7, 2019 / By

Ham biscuits and corn dogs … now there are a couple of fair favorites … along with those hot and crispy hushpuppies in the education building. I’ve combined this threesome into one fun food you’ll be sure to enjoy.

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Summer Squash Spoonbread with Pimento Cheese

Summer Squash Spoonbread with Pimento Cheese

3 minutes of reading / July 22, 2019 / By

Tis the season … for scores of squash! Our spoonbread pairs pimento cheese with squash to create an all-in-one, veggie-laden cheesy bread. Add a cool summer salad and serve alongside some grilled goodies on the porch, along with an icy glass of lemonade.

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collards + cabbage + frost = “cabbards” time…. with Crispy Cornbread Cookies, Molasses Bacon Butter & Pot Likker

7 minutes of reading / January 21, 2019 / By

The time has just about come for the annual “cooking of the cabbards” to fill the freezer!  Like a squirrel stowing away acorns for the winter, I too, “get my …

collards + cabbage + frost = “cabbards” time…. with Crispy Cornbread Cookies, Molasses Bacon Butter & Pot Likker …keep reading »

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Sweet Potato Hushpuppies

2 minutes of reading / April 1, 2022 / By

Crispy-on-the-outside and moist-in-the-middle, these hushpuppies featuring NC sweet potatoes are the perfect side dish all sorts of soups, chowders, salads…. or just by themselves drizzled with honey!

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Creamy Fall (or anytime) Clam Chowder

3 minutes of reading / April 1, 2022 / By

Don’t wait until fall to cook up a pot of this flavorful creamy clam chowder. And be sure to fry up a batch of Sweet Potato Hushpuppies to enjoy alongside it too.

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Parmesan & Green Onion Cornbread Crisps

3 minutes of reading / January 4, 2019 / By

Want to wow your company next time you serve spaghetti? Then make up a batch of these crispy crunchy Parmesan & Green Onion Cornbread Crisps! Who says you must only serve traditional bread when you can have these instead?

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Collard Sandwiches

ahhh Collard Sandwiches… North Carolina culinary Heritage at its finest!

4 minutes of reading / December 28, 2019 / By

Collard Sandwiches have a long history here in North Carolina. They are so tasty, feature some of our finest foods… and you will be the belle of the ball when you take to potlucks or serve at your own gatherings. Just MAKE SOME. It doesn’t get much easier. Sit some out and watch ’em disappear

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