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Baked potatoes, crab cake burger, and blueberry muffins
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June

Fresh seafood dishes, lemony desserts, and crowd-pleasing comfort food filled readers’ kitchens this month. From Calabash shrimp to Atlantic Beach Pie, these are the recipes you loved in June.

by Our State Staff
Shrimpburger and fries, El's Drive In, Shrimpburger
Back to the Beach

Shrimpburger Lovers Rejoice!

There’s good news for fans of Morehead City’s beloved El’s Drive-In, which closed last summer for renovation: The landmark restaurant — and its live oak-shaded lot — is open once again.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Shrimp salad BLTs
Recipes

Shrimp Salad BLTs

Give your BLT a summertime spin with these substantial subs loaded with plump and flavorful brined shrimp.

by Sheri Castle
Ramekins of different salts.
A Taste of Our State

The Salt Life

Whether deep in the ocean or atop our dinners and desserts, salt is an inextricable part of a Carolina summer.

by Sheri Castle & Caroline Horne
Shrimp with red curry sauce, lemon chicken, and butter swim biscuits
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in March

Readers embraced the last of slow-cooker season and welcomed longer days with bright flavors of citrus and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Read on to see what stews, cakes, and cheesy treats you all loved this month.

by Our State Staff
Sunday pot roast, hot honey crumb cake, and shrimp with red curry sauce
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in February

Readers gifted sweet confections and whipped up game-day worthy dips and chili this month, as well as found warmth in cozy stews, curries, and cakes. Here’s what topped the list in February.

by Our State Staff
Biscuits and country ham
Photo Essay

11 Timeless North Carolina Food Pairings

When it comes to matches made in the kitchen, North Carolinians believe in soulmates. From breakfast to dessert, dig into a few of our favorite pairings.

by Lauren Eberle
Shrimp red curry
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Shrimp With Red Curry & Coconut Sauce

Simmer fresh vegetables and North Carolina shrimp in an aromatic coconut broth for a warming, flavor-packed meal.

by Lynn Wells
Spice cake and shrimp with red curry and coconut sauce
Supper Club

The Spice of Life

A full pantry can provide flavor, seasoning, and, with a little imagination, sparks of inspiration.

by Lynn Wells
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