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Making Local, Homemade Pickles

Cary, NC — My family and I love pickles. Maybe it’s my husband’s Eastern European background or my Danish-German heritage, but there is something about a sour, garlicky snappy pickle that I just love. Read more

Recipe: 5 Variations on Baked Pumpkin Seeds

Seeds

Cary, NC — If you’re like me, every year you carve that jack o’ lantern and attempt to roast some pumpkin seeds. Here are some delicious variations to “kick it up a notch.” Read more

Recipe: Holiday Popcorn

Popcorn

Cary, NC — Do you need a break from all the Halloween candy? This kid-friendly recipe is perfect for parties, favors, movie nights or anytime snacking.  Read more

Recipe: Iced Coffee

Cary, NC — Making refreshing, coffee shop-quality iced coffee at home is easy. Read more

Recipes: The Perfect Smoothie

Smoothie

Cary, NC — The perfect smoothie is flavorful, slightly-sweet and, well, very smooth. I’ll share the basic formula I use to make a great one at home.  Read more

Recipes: Homemade Christmas Candy

Homemade Christmas Candy

Cary, NC — Like every family, mine has changed and evolved throughout the years–along with many of our Christmas traditions. However, each and every year, we always enjoy making homemade Christmas candy for friends and loved ones.  Read more

Recipe: Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Photo and recipe by Lynette McEvoy

Photo and recipe by Lynette McEvoy

Cary, NC — Check out this recipe for Chocolate Marshmallow Pops. It’s inexpensive, easy and perfect for giving out to friends, colleagues or teachers. Read more

Super Bowl Recipe: Chef Al’s New York Pretzels

Recipe by Chef Alan Panzer from the Kroger store in Apex, NC.

If you are throwing a Super Bowl party this Sunday, be prepared to satisfy your New York Giants fans with a proper snack. You can’t go wrong with hand-rolled, hand-twisted, fresh-baked pretzels — hey, after all, they are a New York tradition — everybody loves ‘em! Read more

Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies


Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Summer is winding down, and the other day I was looking for something to do with my twelve year old daughter. We always enjoy baking, and making a mess in the kitchen together. Read more

Recipe: Chile-Chocolate Brownies

 

Story by Matt Young. Recipe by Sandra Gutierrez. Photos courtesy of University of North Carolina Press.

Cary, NC – Cary author and food legend Sandra Gutierrez shares a sinfully delicious recipe from her soon-to-be-released book with CaryCitizen readers. Read more