Many of us Americans have never heard of an Irish Boxty. A boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake that contains a mixture of mashed and grated potatoes, resulting in a unique texture thatās part pancake, part hash brown. While suitable on an Irish breakfast or supper table, the boxty pairs well with many different foods. You may ask what makes a boxty different than a … [Read more...] about Irish Boxty
Recipes
Irish Apple Cake
Irish Apple Cake is a traditional dessert served in Ireland.Ā Recipes for this cast iron cake are, often passed down through generations, and are as varied as the beautiful people who live in Ireland. This recipe is a simple and tasty dessert everyone will love and a perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Irish Apple Cake Irish Apple Cake is a … [Read more...] about Irish Apple Cake
Irish Bread Pudding
This Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce is perfect for St. Patrickās Day! It's full of flavors we associate with St. Patrickās Day. It'sĀ warm, delicious, and easy to make, you can make it year-round or save it up for a special occasion.Ā Ingredients: Irish Bread Pudding This Irish Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel Sauce is perfect for St. Patrickās Day! … [Read more...] about Irish Bread Pudding
Deep South Shepard’s Pie
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and although North Carolina is not particularly thought of as an Irish state, we still love a good celebration with green beer, shamrocks, and great Irish food! One of our favorites is our Shepard's Pie Recipe. While traditionally made with ground lamb across the pond, here in the South, we typically use ground beef, which the Irish … [Read more...] about Deep South Shepard’s Pie
Recipe: Scalloped Oysters
Sometimes simple is best and this one of those recipes. It is one of our all time favorite ways to eat delicious North Carolina Oysters! You probably have everything you need already in your kitchen... just add the oysters! It can be hard to make dishes that everyone loves. This is a great dish to serve because it gets made hours before and then just bakes for half an hour. … [Read more...] about Recipe: Scalloped Oysters
Oyster Folly Flitters – Oyster Fritters
Carsonās Oyster Folly Flitters - Oyster Fritters As part of our series on the Brunswick Catch Fresh Local Seafood series we are pleased to feature this recipe for Carsonās Oyster Folly Flitters or Oyster Fritters. This recipe was submitted by Marlene Varnam on behalf of the Brunswick Catch organization. Learn more about the Brunswick Catch organization to promote … [Read more...] about Oyster Folly Flitters – Oyster Fritters
Barbeque Oysters
Ā If we go by the old adage of only eating oysters in months that have an "R" in them, then Oyster season is cranking up. You can of course still find them all year long but most have either been frozen or are not at their peak. When buying oysters, avoid ones that are open or don't close right away after you lightly tap them on a surface. That means the oysters are dead. Make … [Read more...] about Barbeque Oysters
Oysters Rockefeller
Winter is the perfect time to hunker down in the kitchen and whip up a delicious and somewhat fancy meal. And when I think of fancy dishes I think of Oysters Rockefeller. Oysters Rockefeller was created in 1889 at the New Orleans restaurant Antoine's by Jules Alciatore, son of founder Antoine Alciatore. Jules developed the dish due to a shortage of escargot, substituting the … [Read more...] about Oysters Rockefeller
How To Roast Oysters!
Oyster season in North Carolina starts in October and runs through the end of March. So itās time to get busy with oyster roasts before the season ends! Here on the coast itās a local tradition southerners look forward to all year long. In 1607, just one day after English settlers landed in the Chesapeake Bay, explorers discovered a group of Native Americans savoring … [Read more...] about How To Roast Oysters!
Recipe: Oyster Stew
Here is another easy to fix recipe that will warm up your family on a cold winter night! The ingredients are simple and you probably already have them in your pantry. You just need some good local North Carolina Oysters to complete the recipe! Oyster Stew Oyster Stew 4 tablespoons ButterāØĀ½ cup milkĀ½ cup chopped onionĀ¼ … [Read more...] about Recipe: Oyster Stew
Recipe: Crusty Fried Oysters
Every oyster lover has his or her own favorite way to eat them. One of the most popular ever is fried until they turn golden and crispy. A style made famous throughout the world as "Calabash Style". Here is our version... Crusty Fried Oysters Crusty Fried Oysters 1 egg, beaten2 tablespoons cold water1 12 oz container fresh Select oysters, drained1Ā½ … [Read more...] about Recipe: Crusty Fried Oysters
Nashville Hot Oysters
Recipe: Crusty Fried Oysters
Recipes For North Carolina Oysters: This month we celebrate our beloved bivalves ā NC Oysters! Oysters are bivalve mollusks that can live up to 40 years and grow up to eight inches; however, most North carolina oysters are harvested at three years of age, at the minimum harvest size of three inches. In the early stages of an oysterās life, it is carried about by … [Read more...] about Recipe: Crusty Fried Oysters
Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Sometimes you just need a simple recipe that you can throw together in a pinch and tastes amazingā that's what we call a win. This is a delicious all-in-one Shrimp Scampi dish that is creamy, packed with shrimp, Parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. This recipe is for two individual portions, but if you want to make a full casserole you can double it up. Recipe and photo … [Read more...] about Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake
Cheater’s Creme Brulee
I'll admit, I miss eating out. I've never been a big restaurant-goer, but I miss going out to a good meal every once in a while, the kind where you order an appetizer and a dessert. I really had a craving for creme brĆ»lĆ©e, which I will order anytime it's on the menu. I don't know if you've attempted to make creme brĆ»lĆ©e at home but it's an arduous process. There … [Read more...] about Cheater’s Creme Brulee