The Outer Banks is a destination for many reasons. The scenery is beautiful, the culture is rich and welcoming, and the food is incredible.
This Easy Corn and Crab Chowder recipe is a true classic. It’s creamy, savory, and full of flavor which makes it perfect for a cool fall day. This recipe is from my dear friend, Janey, who grew up in North Carolina. She has shared her family’s favorite recipes with me over the years and this … Read more
This Simple Spicy Mayo Recipe is the perfect way to add a little kick to your sushi and tuna poke. It’s also great with air fryer bacon-wrapped scallops, burgers, mahi bites, or on its own as a dip! You can make it in a food processor, or use an immersion blender to combine all of … Read more
This Fried Mahi Mahi Bites Recipe is a delicacy that has become very popular in recent years. It’s a small piece of fried fish, often served with tartar sauce, spicy mayo, or cocktail sauce. It’s fast and easy to make—just coat the fish in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then fry it! It can also be … Read more
This Easy North Carolina Fish Stew Recipe is complete with eggs and tasty fish chunks, is specific to eastern North Carolina, and is incredibly tasty. You will often see this old-style fish stew recipe prepared in a variety of ways. This is quite normal to see with older recipes. as it was common to adjust … Read more
Carolina barbecue sauce is vinegar based and combines the flavors of sweet and tangy. The sauce originated in the Carolinas, where it was a popular condiment for smoking pork in the late 1800s. It has since become a staple in Southern cooking and can be found on everything from pulled pork sandwiches to grilled chicken … Read more
This Easy Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Recipe is a quick and easy way to get the deep-south taste you crave. They’re great comfort food, perfect for those days when you just want something that’s going to make you feel like you’re back on the coast somewhere. And it’s not just the taste that makes this … Read more
This Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay Recipe is easy, quick, and delicious. It’s comfort food that’s as Southern as it gets. It’s an old favorite that has been enjoyed by Carolinians for generations. Boiled shrimp is versatile enough to be served at every meal of the day—breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s the perfect way to … Read more
This is the best homemade cocktail sauce recipe you will ever try. It is the perfect blend of horseradish, garlic, and kick that will keep your family coming back for more. It’s great on steamed clams, steamed or boiled shrimp, oysters, hamburgers, and even grilled chicken! This sauce has been a family favorite for decades. … Read more
This She Crab Soup Recipe is a popular dish in the South, especially in South and North Carolina. It’s made with blue crab meat and a tomato-based broth, and it’s traditionally served with oyster crackers on top. The soup gets its name from the crabs that are used to make it: specifically, female blue crabs … Read more
The Simple Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich Recipe is a street food legend. It’s popular in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana, but it’s also making its way into the hearts and bellies of people all over the world. While the Deep South may lay claim to having served the first po boy sandwich, the … Read more