Recipes Archives - Page 5 of 11 - Island Life NC (2024)

Arriving with African slaves and very popular in the Caribbean and Southern states, a pilau is a rice dish that has been prepared in a seasoned broth of onions and vegetables and served with shellfish, chicken or game. It .Shrimp PilaShrimp Pilau1 pound raw (peeled and deveined North Carolina shrimp)3 slices bacon (cut into small pieces)1 … [Read more...] about Shrimp Pilau

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Hundreds of families vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina each year. Ocraco*ke Island is located at the southern end of the Banks and fig trees are abundant there.The first-ever Ocraco*ke Fig Cake Bake-Off was held in 2012, and this annual competition continues today, with entrants creating cakes for the “Traditional” or “Innovative” categories.The cakes are … [Read more...] about Ocraco*ke Island Fig Cake

We want to share this delightful recipe for Madam Mesquite Crabcakes with Texas Pete Aioli fromChef Keith Rhodes - owner ofCatch Restaurant in Wilmington, NCNestled on Market Street in Wilmington, NC, Catch prepares modern seafood cuisine with international flair from coast to table.Owner and Chef, Keith Rhodes opened Catch Restaurant in 2006 in hopes that diners … [Read more...] about Madam Mesquite Crabcakes

Peach, Prosciutto & Brie TartSo simple, so amazingly good. A few good ingredients and you can throw this together in a few minutes and the end result is heavenly! The cheesy goodness with the buttery pastry mixed with the sweet honey and slightly bitter balsamic drizzle is the ultimate combination. You may want to go ahead and make a double batch of this …

It can be tricky to make a dessert that's light enough for warm summer nights that doesn't involve a lot of cooking or baking. This recipe combines butter-brushed pound cake, and honey-glazed peaches which are grilled to perfection then served with ice cream and a honey-cinnamon caramel sauce.Recipe and photo from SugarHero.comGrilled Poundcake with … [Read more...] about Grilled Poundcake with Peaches

Hot summer months are the perfect time to end a meal with a peach cobbler. Enjoy the flavors of summer with fresh sliced peaches and maybe a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream!Southern Peach CobblerHot summer months are the perfect time to end a meal with a peach cobbler. Enjoy the flavors of summer with fresh sliced peaches and maybe a scoop of cold vanilla … [Read more...] about Southern Peach Cobbler

The Ultimate Tomato SandwichTomato sandwiches in the south are a sacred thing. They bring back the nostalgia of childhood summers, scarfing down lunch only to refuel and get back to the swimming pool or the neighborhood game of kickball. Lots of things we loved as children tend to lose their appeal the older we get, but the tomato sandwich maintains its reputation.When … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Tomato Sandwich

One of our favorite recipes for fresh tomatoes is for Tomato Pie!If you haven’t ever tried Tomato Pie, boy are you in for one of the summer’s most delicious treats. With this recipe, you can use a store-bought crust or make your own homemade pie crust from scratch.Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pie:It’s quick and easy and completely delicious.This pie is so much better … [Read more...] about Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pie

Sometimes the best food combinations can be a little odd—peanut butter and pickles, ice cream and french fries, some things just work. Sweet and savory might make this an unusual combination but trust us, it's good. Sweet blueberries, maple syrup, and caramelized onions combine with balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary, and oregano to create a rich savory sauce for this … [Read more...] about Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

This cake is delicious, truly one of the best cakes I've ever had. However, this is not a casual baking undertaking. The recipe is precise and is somewhat involved. I would only go to this much trouble for a birthday or a celebration, but fortunately, we have a lot of Spring and Summer birthdays that this cake is perfect for. This cake has been my "gift" for several spring … [Read more...] about Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

The simplicity of this delicious Summertime co*cktail is just one of the things that makes it so attractive. Firstly, all of the ingredients — blueberries, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger ale, and rum — are all easily procured, if you don't already have them at home. Best of all - there are no pre-made ingredients (except for the crushed ice), and virtually no tools required, … [Read more...] about Blueberry Rum Smash

It's Summer and it’s hot and sunny, and you could use a drink to cool off! Why not try one of these great Summer inspired co*cktails? After all, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so take a little sip of Summer!The Beach TowelMakes Two ServingsThe Beach TowelMakes Two Servings4 oz. white rum3 oz. simple syrup1 oz.fresh lime juice10 strawberries½ … [Read more...] about Favorite Summer co*cktails

We are getting very serious about our Barbeque and the best way to lock in the flavor before you even fire up that grill or smoker is with a good seasoning rub. The flavors in the different rubs can really change the taste of your overall meal, so try them all and see which ones you love most.The ClassicThe Classic1 ½ teaspoon celery seeds1 ½ teaspoon … [Read more...] about Best BBQ Rub Recipes

This no-frills cake complete with a top layer of jammy strawberries is so gooey it’s best to serve the whole thing with a spoon. The batter comes together quickly with minimal effort, using basic pantry ingredients and a small handful of berries. You can use fresh or frozen, but this time of year fresh berries are everywhere.Strawberry Spoon … [Read more...] about Strawberry Spoon Cake