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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June

Fred's Barbecue Chicken, Grilled Summer Vegetables, and Hot Dogs All the Way

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Cucumber Salad

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

This fresh cucumber salad will make a great addition to any summertime meal.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Hot Dogs All the Way

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

In North Carolina, those who know know that the best hot dogs come loaded with chili, slaw, and yellow mustard.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: 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 Amy Brinkley

 

No. 8: Bourbon Lemonade

RECIPE BY AMY BRINKLEY

Whip some up at an outdoor get-together.

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No. 7: Grilled Summer Vegetables

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Marinate ’em and then toss ’em on the grill.

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No. 6: Squash Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Tired of pumpkin? Try this Lumbee squash pie recipe for something different.

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No. 5: Grilled Barbecued Chicken With Fred’s Sauce

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.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 4: 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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No. 3: Aunt Addie’s Squash Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Baked with a crumbly cornbread topping, this decadent squash casserole is a people-pleasing way to use up summer squash.

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photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 2: Atlantic Beach Pie

RECIPE BY CROOK’S CORNER

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

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No. 1: 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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This story was published on Jun 20, 2024

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