How do you improve upon already-pretty-perfect summer tomatoes? Put ’em in a pie.Â
Fried Green Tomato Sauce Recipes
Making fried green tomatoes couldn’t be easier: Simply slice a couple of large green tomatoes, dip them first in buttermilk and then your favorite breading mix, and fry until golden. The fun part is finding creative ways to serve this Southern classic.
Squash Blossom Recipes
These golden blooms are both beautiful and delicious, and you might even have some growing in your backyard.
The New Southern Seafood Platter
We love a seafood platter in the summertime — especially one that features fresh, local fish. Here, we imagined what a modern twist on this classic dish might look like.
Strawberry-Clementine Pie
Sweet and citrusy fruits complement each other in this delicious pie.
Cherry Chocolate Date Nut Truffles
Fifteen minutes, a few pantry items, and a North Carolina wine are all it takes to make these bite-size treats. They’re almost as easy to make as they are to eat.
Roasted Carrot & Ginger Chilled Soup With Honey Whipped Cream
Celebrate warm weather and bright, fresh produce with a pairing as colorful as the season: chilled carrot soup.
Carolina Colcannon
Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of white potatoes and greens. Serve this Southern version, featuring North Carolina sweet potatoes and collards, with ham for St. Patrick’s Day, or year-round.
Southern-Irish Cornbread
This cornbread is the perfect accompaniment for a Southern St. Patrick’s Day meal.
