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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in July

Lemon icebox pie, lemon blueberry bread, and deviled crab dip

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: 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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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Seafood Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Shrimp, crabmeat, and scallops swim together in this hearty seafood casserole.

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jalapeno poppers

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: Baked Jalapeño Poppers

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

An appetizer that will leave party guests clamoring for more.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 8: Baked Shrimp Cocktail Dip

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Bake until golden and bubbly, then spread it on a cracker.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Glazed Lemon and Blueberry Loaf

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

The lemon glaze makes this bread even sweeter — and more delicious.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 6: Peach Cream Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Make this fruit-filled confection with fresh peaches from your local farmer’s market.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 5: Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

This frozen pie recipe is a delicious cold treat for any peanut butter lover.

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photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 4: Carolina Dogs

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

North Carolinians love a Carolina dog “all the way” — topped with chili, slaw, onions, and mustard. Nothing more, and nothing less.

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photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 3: Legendary Tomato Pie

RECIPE BY EMMA LAPERRUQUE

This pie, topped with fresh basil, is the perfect recipe to use the abundance of tomatoes from your summer garden.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 2: 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 Tim Robison

 

No. 1: Atlantic Beach Pie

RECIPE BY CROOK’S CORNER

A recipe created “almost by accident” turns into a sensation.

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This story was published on Jul 26, 2024

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