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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August


shrimp salad

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Shrimp Salad

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

This cool shrimp salad makes for the perfect lunch.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Lemon Icebox Pie

RECIPE ADAPTED BY LYNN WELLS

This classic pie calls for only four ingredients and is topped with a light, fluffy meringue.

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Lavender-Lemon Shortbread Bars Recipe

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: Lavender-Lemon Shortbread Bars

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Dried lavender buds bring a subtle floral note to these creamy, tangy bars.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 8: Chopped Country Slaw

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

This Southern staple brings out the best in barbecue.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Grilled Barbecued Chicken Breasts

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

The key to this juicy, tender dish is a simple brine.

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No. 6: Chocolate Meringue Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

This chocolate custard pie is topped with a classic meringue, and would be the perfect addition to your potluck dessert table.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 5: Frozen Lemonade Pie

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Top off any summer seafood spread with a cold and creamy slice of this lemony pie.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 4: Shrimp & Cheese Grits Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

A Southern favorite receives a new spin in this baked casserole recipe sure to please your family.

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No. 3: Mom’s Prized Pineapple Pig Pickin’ Cake

RECIPE BY MAVIS BRANNON

In North Carolina, Pig Pickin’ Cake is an essential companion to any good barbecue (noun, not a verb).

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photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 2: Calabash Shrimp

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

Calabash-style means perfectly fried seafood with a light, crisp, ethereal battered crust.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 1: Hatteras Fig and Whiskey Cake

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Enjoy your figs at the dessert table with a slice of this decadent cake.

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This story was published on Aug 25, 2023

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