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Tried & True: Corn on the Grill

Cary, NC — With daily video calls as the new norm, the publisher of Food Cary and I have gotten into a habit of ending our meetings with the same question — what’s for dinner?

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Recipe: A Healthier Smoothie for Breakfast

Cary, NC – We are one month into the new year and many of those New Year’s Resolutions have gone right out the window haven’t they? You were going to get organized, be more focused and maybe drop a few pounds, right? How about a simple goal? One that we adopted this year: to eat more healthfully. Read more

Making Your Own Chicken Stock

Cary, NC – File this recipe under Homesteading. Turn your bones, shells and table scraps into delicious cooking stocks you can use for future meals. Read more

Recipe: Homemade Ginger Tea

Cary, NC – We dropped in for dinner recently at one of our favorite small restaurants in Cary, Himalayan Nepali Cuisine on East Chatham. They started us off with a cup of Ginger Tea so warm and comforting we had to try it ourselves in the FoodCary Test Kitchen. Read more

Recipe: Riviera Salad

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Cary, NC — Here’s a light dinner salad that’s filling, uses ingredients you probably already have and brings a taste of the French Riviera to your table. Read more

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate chip scones

Cary, NC — I’m a baked good fanatic, which I attribute to my love of strong, hot coffee. Baked goods and coffee just go together, and this recipe for chocolate chip scones is the perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of joe.  Read more

Recipe: Strawberry Pie

Strawberry Pie

Cary, NC — I’ve been making strawberry pie for years now. The reason why is quite the story. Read more

Recipe: Oven-Roasted Beets

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Cary, NC — On a cold, dark winter night, nothing satisfies like oven-roasted beets. Try this easy recipe and do your body good. 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

Recipe: 2 Hour Thanksgiving Turkey

Recipe by Chef Randy Goldberg of The Matthews House in Cary. Photo by David

Cary, NC – You know you should have put that turkey in the oven right after breakfast, but now its after lunch and the bird is still in the refrigerator. No fear – this recipe will have you eating dinner by 5pm, read on! Read more