Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
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Pickled North Carolina Shrimp
Marinate fresh shrimp overnight in the refrigerator to make this bright and briny appetizer.
Our State’s 13 Most Popular Recipes of 2025
From Atlantic Beach pie to a pork-packed rice and Butter Swim biscuits, these recipes were among readers’ favorites in the last year.
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.
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.
Shrimp Salad BLTs
Give your BLT a summertime spin with these substantial subs loaded with plump and flavorful brined shrimp.
The Salt Life
Whether deep in the ocean or atop our dinners and desserts, salt is an inextricable part of a Carolina summer.
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.
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.
