DOLMADES - GRAPEVINE LEAVES WITH RICE FILLING INGREDIENTS 1 jar grape leaves, 15 oz. 1 cup rice 1 cup olive oil ⅓ cup lemon juice 5 cups water 3 large onions chopped fine 2 tablespoons tomato paste …

BAKLAVA INGREDIENTS 14 pastry sheets  4 cups of chopped pecans  1 ¼ cups of sugar  1 teaspoon of cinnamon  Grated rind of one orange  1 cup of butter  Syrup: 2 cups …

I drive by Carbon City Grill at least twice every weekday. The restaurant is on my way to and from work. After driving by it nearly 600 times, I decided it was time to check it out.  When I …

CRUSTLESS QUICHE INGREDIENTS 5 large eggs 1 cup cream (halve if subbing milk) ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 3 ½  ounces ham, diced 1 cup shredded cheese (Andrea used Swiss cheese) 1 …

AUNT ANNA’S PASTITSIO INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 pound lean ground beef 1 can of tomatoes or 2 tablespoons tomato paste Salt and pepper to …

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (about 1 pint or 10 to 12 ounces before trimming) ½ jalapeno pepper, finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 ½ …

My daffodils broke through the ground weeks ago and now the cherry trees are in full bloom. And despite the cold snap that happened earlier this week, spring is undoubtedly here. This is the season …

INGREDIENTS ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs ½ cup dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 ½ cups broccoli, chopped into …

I was recently on a call with Greg Lambrecht, our time’s pioneer in wine preservation and the inventor of the Coravin. The call was limited to WSET Diploma holders so that Lambrecht could get into …

The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food establishments. The frequency of …

The ACC Chili Cook Off is Friday, March 15, at the Morganton Community House. Here at The Paper, we couldn't hold back our enthusiasm so we pre-empted the beloved event with our own cook-off. The …

Shhhh. If you’re very still, you can probably hear it in the wind. The extended days provide glimpses of the natural warmth that doesn’t come from layering clothes. Spring is coming, y’all. …

Health is a lot more than how one looks and feels. Conversations about health should include all eight dimensions or areas of wellness—that is mental, social, emotional, spiritual, financial, …

The making of chili goes beyond mere meal preparation. It’s a ritual. There are certain rites that have to be performed in order for the process – the spell, if you will – to work effectively. …

Discover the art of sushi at Kin2Kin in Morganton, celebrating 12 years of culinary excellence. From the popular brown dragon roll to the adventurous Sashimi Deluxe, Kin2Kin offers an exquisite sushi experience with handcrafted rolls, fresh ingredients, and skilled chefs dedicated to the traditional art of sushi making. Whether you're a sushi novice or a connoisseur, Kin2Kin's extensive menu caters to all tastes, including cooked hibachi/teriyaki options. Visit us at 103 S. Green St. for a taste of Japan.

Creating your own tasty sushi rolls at home can be a fun and economical alternative to eating out. The rolls you prepare might not be as attractive as the ones made by professionals at your favorite …

More than 20 years ago, I frequented a Thai restaurant called Lek’s Taste of Thailand. The red curry (medium spicy with a little extra chili pepper on the side) was amazing. The restaurant’s …

Shepherd’s Pie. The dish holds a special place in my memories. When I was too young to help in the kitchen, I would watch Mom brown the ground beef in a pan as the potatoes she just peeled began to …

Last week, the team at Quaker Meadows Winery bottled 55 cases of its 2023 Viognier, destined to hit the market in April. “The wines just get better every year,” said winemaker Victor Maya. In the …

Many of you who observe Lent forgo eating meat on Fridays. And there might be a contingent of you experimenting with Meatless Mondays. Whatever your reason for skipping the beef, pork, and chicken, …

INGREDIENTS 6 large egg whites 2 large eggs ¼ teaspoon salt 3 6-inch corn tortillas, stacked, cut into ¾ -inch strips, then cut crosswise into 1-inch squares ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or …

INGREDIENTS 4 ounces dried medium Asian rice stick noodles, broken in half 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all visible fat discarded, patted dry, and cut …

INGREDIENTS ¼  cup all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided use 1 ½ teaspoons salt-free all-purpose seasoning blend 2 large egg whites ¼ cup fat-free milk ½ cup plain dry …

INGREDIENTS Cooking spray 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled ¾ teaspoon olive oil 1 …

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on adopting healthier habits for the sake of this vital organ. What we eat has a tremendous impact on preventing heart disease. Today, we share with …