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Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May


photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Baked Shrimp Cocktail Dip

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

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

MAKE IT

 


photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Cheese Coins with Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

No party is complete without these bite-size appetizers.

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photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 9: 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 Matt Hulsman

 

No. 8: Baked French Toast Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Assemble this dish tonight to indulge in a gourmet breakfast tomorrow.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Bacon and Cheddar Mini Muffins

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

These cheesy, bacon-filled mini muffins make for a perfect breakfast … or afternoon snack.

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strawberry pretzel salad

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 6: Strawberry Pretzel Salad

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Salty. Sweet. Crunchy. Creamy. This layered potluck pleaser hits all the right notes.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 5: 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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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 4: Classic Double Cheeseburger

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Satisfy your craving for an all-American flat-top favorite.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 3: Country Sausage and Cheddar Quiche

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

There’s no wake-up call quite like a slice of this hearty, cheesy quiche.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 2: Strawberry Icebox Cake

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Fresh summer strawberries, fluffy cake, and sweet whipped cream come together in this cool and creamy dessert.

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photograph by Chris Rogers

 

No. 1: Grandma Clara’s Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake

RECIPE COURTESY OF TAMMY KELLY

Pull out your Bundt pan to make this showstopping Down East strawberry pound cake.

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This story was published on May 25, 2023

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