Four entrepreneurs, from the Blue Ridge to the beach, create spreads that are meaty and mobile. Turns out, the new picnic basket is the charcuterie board.
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The Butcher Knows Best
An old-school butcher can tell you everything you need to know about meat and how to cook it. Across the state, these masters of the craft are passing their cleavers to a new generation — but they’re not hanging up their aprons just yet.
Carolina Shepherd’s Pie
This fall and winter, warm up with a shepherd’s pie, North Carolina style — that is, topped with mashed sweet potatoes.
Prime Rib Roast and Horseradish Sauce
Pair a prime rib roast with horseradish sauce, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy dish.