Easy to whip up but deliciously showstopping, these bite-sized puffs will be the crowd favorite at any dinner party or picnic.
4 Recipes for Your Farmers Market Haul
Whether you stop for foraged finds in the mountains, produce in the Piedmont, or fresh catch on the coast, farmers markets across our state proudly display the fruits of late-summer labor in North Carolina.
Zucchini “Crab” Cakes
Use up a surplus of peak-season zucchini with these fried patties seasoned with lots of Old Bay and white pepper.
Tangy Chilled Corn Soup
Turn the smoky-sweet flavors of grilled corn into a refreshingly cool and creamy soup with a hint of zingy buttermilk.
Fennel Salad With Fresh Peaches
For a fancy-feeling salad that comes together quickly, toss crisp slivers of spicy-sweet fennel with juicy peach slices and tangy goat cheese.
Eggplant Fontina Stacks
Win over eggplant naysayers by layering roasted slices with marinara sauce and melty mozzarella cheese for a lasagna-like spin.
3 Drinks for Summertime ’Shine
Packed with juicy fruit flavors, these moonshine cocktails represent regional ingredients from the Sandhills to the Blue Ridge.
Clams Casino
Decadently dressed clams roast under a blanket of garlic butter, Swiss cheese, and bacon for a sophisticated appetizer requiring minimal time and ingredients.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June
Readers clamored for sweet and savory ways to use summer squash this month, and these crispy fritters, decadent desserts, and cheesy casseroles stole the show, plus some grilled favorites for the not-squash fans.
