photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
This fresh cucumber salad will make a great addition to any summertime meal.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
In North Carolina, those who know know that the best hot dogs come loaded with chili, slaw, and yellow mustard.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
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.
photograph by Amy Brinkley
RECIPE BY AMY BRINKLEY
Whip some up at an outdoor get-together.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Marinate ’em and then toss ’em on the grill.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
Tired of pumpkin? Try this Lumbee squash pie recipe for something different.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Growing up, recipe developer Lynn Wells remembers her dad cooking barbecue chicken over his Weber grill, patiently waiting for the just-right temperature and dousing the chicken in his signature sauce.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
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.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Baked with a crumbly cornbread topping, this decadent squash casserole is a people-pleasing way to use up summer squash.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY CROOK’S CORNER
A recipe created “almost by accident” turns into a sensation.
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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.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
