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[caption id="attachment_128993" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Photo Credit Enabled[/caption]   No. 11: Baked & Grilled Barbecued Ribs RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS Cook these ribs low and slow in the oven and finish

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[caption id="attachment_128993" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Photo Credit Enabled[/caption]   No. 11: Baked & Grilled Barbecued Ribs RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS Cook these ribs low and slow in the oven and finish

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June


photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Baked & Grilled Barbecued Ribs

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Cook these ribs low and slow in the oven and finish them off on the grill for a smoky flavor.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Boats

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Using zucchini as a vessel for spicy sausage and melted cheese might be the best way to eat your vegetables, and the recipe couldn’t be easier.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: Iced Zucchini Bars

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

If you’ve never tried baking with zucchini before, we highly recommend it — it keeps these warm, spiced, and nutty bars especially moist and gives them a hearty texture. Plus, the addition of zucchini is bound to make you feel less guilty about having more than one.

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photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 8: Calabash Shrimp

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

You don’t have to go to the beach for a plate of piping hot shrimp and hush puppies.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: 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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Shrimp and Grits in North Carolina

photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 6: Crook’s Corner Shrimp & Grits

RECIPE BY CROOK’S CORNER

Perhaps no version of this Southern classic is more renowned than the one that the late Bill Neal created for Crook’s Corner.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 5: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

RECIPE ADAPTED BY LYNN WELLS

Yes, really. This simple Southern layer cake has stood the test of time.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 4: 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. 3: Summer Squash Fritters

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

These fritters aren’t exclusive to summer — they are delicious with fresh squash from your local farmers market, but can be made year-round with squash from the grocery store. And trust us, you will want to make these year-round.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 2: Squash Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

This classic recipe takes fresh summer squash and a few simple ingredients and turns them into the ultimate comfort food.

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photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 1: Atlantic Beach Pie

RECIPE BY BILL SMITH

Atlantic Beach Pie was just a vintage recipe until Chef Bill Smith revived its popularity.

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This story was published on Jun 23, 2023

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