We will never know who invented shrimp and grits. It was likely a hungry, resourceful cook along the coast in the Low Country, where both shrimp and grits were common and plentiful. The earliest records of the recipe describe a very simple dish served as a humble breakfast
Month: April 2016
Halloween Dinner: Orange, Meaty and Tasty!
This year’s Halloween celebrations saw a big menu change. We decided to make each and every dish and beverage color orange. Also we’ve chosen our main course for that event to be a veal steak with a spicy pumpkin sauce…
Recipe: Fish Muddle
San Francisco has cioppino. Provence has bouillabaisse. Southerners, particularly in North Carolina, have muddle. It’s our classic Southern fish stew made from the catch of the day — seafood and shellfish on the coast and creek fish elsewhere, whatever you…
Recipe: Calabash Grilled Shrimp
Calabash is a tiny fishing town in Brunswick County. Only about 2,000 citizens call Calabash home, but the community says it’s “The Seafood Capital of the World.” Calabash-style means perfectly fried seafood with a light, crisp, ethereal battered crust. For many…
Recipe: Grilled Sliders with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Make your own chipolte mayo at home to accompany these juicy burgers. You can adjust the spiciness of the mayo to fit your taste. The bite-sized burgers are guaranteed crowd-pleasers for any occasion!
