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DEVILLED OYSTERS
DEVILLED OYSTERS Summertime favorites, devilled shellfish—clams, crabs, scallops, lobster and oysters. These delicious bites come out of kitchens from the coast of Maine to the Caribbean. So... Read More
Bertie County Tomato Pudding
Bertie County Tomato Pudding This dish was new to me—probably because the good home cooks down near Albemarle Sound, NC, kept this little kitchen secret to themselves—except for those church cookb... Read More
SPICY POACHED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD
SPICY POACHED SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD This is one of those salads flexible enough to feed a crowd—or a summer lunch on the screen porch for two. It combines small cooked pasta, chopped raw vegetables ... Read More
SWEET CORN PUDDING
SWEET CORN PUDDING We all love those custardy, sweet corn puddings, scented with nutmeg, from Mom’s southern kitchen. But there’s always room for one more good corn recipe this time of year. T... Read More
CUCUMBER PINEAPPLE SALAD
CUCUMBER PINEAPPLE SALAD It won’t get much easier than this—for a good looking, good tasting, fast summer salad. Cutting and chopping is pretty much it. This is good with melons or peaches t... Read More
PROSCIUTTO EGG BASKETS
PROSCIUTTO EGG BASKETS This is one of those breakfast, lunch or dinner treats. Easy to put together, kid friendly, and who doesn’t like a ham, egg and cheese meal? Breakfast for a crowd potentia... Read More
NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY
NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY August 3—National Watermelon Day. It’s hot. A cold slice of melon sounds perfect. Watermelon seeds were found in King Tut’s tomb—so this good, hot weather food ha... Read More
SCALLOPS WITH BACON SHERRY CREAM SAUCE
SCALLOPS WITH BACON SHERRY CREAM SAUCE Summertime and scallops—hard to beat that combo. Maybe the title alone already has you reaching for the sauté pan. This is a pretty simple prep for a fanc... Read More