There’s nothing like realizing you need a last-minute dish for a holiday get-together. We have found the perfect 15-minute recipe that everyone at the party will love and that will feed plenty. This appetizer is the perfect finger food for any event you might have planned for the season. Italian Stuffed Eggs sound scrumptious, taste […]
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Recipe: Perfect Potato Salad
For six weeks a year, North Carolina could lay claim to being the potato capital of America. About 16,000 acres of potatoes are grown in Northeastern N.C. annually, producing about 3 million pounds of potatoes. These fresh, white table potatoes are available at grocery stores locally, regionally and even on up into Nova Scotia. Check […]
Recipe: Celebrating the blueberry
Spring may belong to the strawberry, but when it’s summertime in North Carolina we have the blues. Fresh, ripe, NC-grown blueberries play a dual role of being a healthy snack and a part of delicious desserts. North Carolina ranks sixth nationally in blueberry production. In fact, the berry is so popular it has it’s own […]
Recipe: Grilled Pork Shoulder
Memorial Day weekend is when grilling season officially “heats” up in North Carolina. It’s a great time to gather with family and friends and grill steaks, burgers, hot dogs, seafood or, try the delicious pork recipe below from WRAL’s Local Dish. North Carolina ranks 2nd nationally in pork and it accounts for almost 20 percent […]
Recipe Roundup: Creative strawberry recipes
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. Below, Brian and Lisa feature recipes that include our state’s official red berry as the main ingredient. North Carolina is the fourth-largest producer of strawberries in the nation and the crop generated more than $23 million […]
Recipe: Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Have you heard the good news? Strawberry growers are expecting a strong second wave of the crop, which should hopefully be ready for picking and last through the end of May. Farmers markets and roadside stands should have plenty of the red ripe berries for sale. This is also great news for you-pick strawberry farms […]
Recipe Roundup: Peanuts and Pecans
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month, Brian and Lisa feature award-winning recipes using North Carolina pecans and peanuts. Gail Fuller of Raleigh took home second place in the N.C. Pecan Competition at the N.C. State Fair with this mouth-watering […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Time for Tomatoes
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their weekly Local Dish Cooking segment. This month Brian and Lisa featured recipes made with delicious vine-ripened, N.C.- grown tomatoes. North Carolina farmers produce about 85 million pounds of fresh-market tomatoes annually. The first recipe is for a simple dish that can […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Strawberry Scones
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. It’s almost strawberry season in North Carolina. Growers in the Sandhills should begin picking in mid-April and Central Piedmont growers will begin picking later this […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Orange French Toast Casserole
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Brian and Lisa wrap up a month of egg recipes with this one for Orange French Toast Casserole. It’s perfect if you’re hosting brunch or […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Lemon Chess Pie
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. It’s egg month on Local Dish and Brian and Lisa have a variety of great egg dishes to share. If you’re looking for a delicious […]
In the Kitchen with Brian and Lisa: Steamed Asparagus with French Vinaigrette
WRAL reporter Brian Shrader and our own Lisa Prince feature seasonal recipes in their Got to Be Good Cookin’ segment using ingredients grown and available right here in North Carolina. Brian and Lisa continue their series of egg recipes with Steamed Asparagus with French Vinaigrette. There is just one egg in this dish, but Brian […]