I NGREDIENTS 1 cup tomato pasta sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 pound chicken breast, cut or pounded into ½-inch thick slices ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper 4 cups fresh spinach leaves (or a …

INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta of choice 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fresh green peas ½ cup prepared or homemade pesto ½ cup artichoke hearts, optional Pepper flakes and basil to …

Every day there seems to be a new meal-kit subscription service hitting the market. Some tout organic ingredients, or high protein, low calorie, or vegan or any number of ways you can slice and dice …

If you are looking for an accompaniment to your Shepherd’s Pie, stick with the theme and bake this easy Irish soda bread. Irish Soda Bread INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour  2 cups whole …

Everyone is invited to come enjoy top notch chili from amateur chefs and commercial restaurants. The select panel of highly trained chili eating judges will crown the best chili in each category. Sample them to see if you agree with their taste buds.

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 you four recipes that are all heart-healthy …

If someone says they are getting dinner at the drive-thru, you probably imagine a burger and fries combo from a fast-food restaurant. You don’t think about sliced pork tenderloin with gravy, pepper jack cheese grits, broccoli, and a yeast roll …

In just a little over a week, about 200 million Americans are expected to gather in living rooms and sports bars to tune into the Super Bowl.  Some are eager to watch every play between the …

In just a little over a week, about 200 million Americans are expected to gather in living rooms and sports bars to tune into the Super Bowl.  Some are eager to watch every play between the …

The popular cooking class, hosted by the N.C. Cooperative Extension Burke County Center, meets for two more sessions. By all accounts, everyone is learning how to incorporate more fruits and …

Smoked salt rims. Freshly squeezed lime. Brown sugar simple syrup. These ingredients sound like the ones you find on the cocktail menu at your favorite upscale restaurant. And they are. Unique and tasty cocktails (without alcohol) …

There’s plenty of talk around town about the new Irish pub that will open soon in downtown Morganton, and it’s not blarney.  Toner’s Irish Pub is taking shape, and if all goes as planned, …

Despite society’s push to think of January as a month for new beginnings, one observance begs me to linger in the past: January is National Sunday Supper Month.  The month “encourages …

I’m on a mission to bring fortified wines back into more people’s minds. They are some of the greatest values in wine in the marketplace and are so versatile. And these colder months of winter …

It’s time for Cooperative Extension’s annual small fruit plant sale. During January and February, a selection of fruit trees and plants are available to order for planting in Burke County gardens …

Mark Jan. 18 on your calendar for the next history program sponsored by the Col. Alexander Erwin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CAESAR). RSVP must be made by Jan. 15. The dinner …

Can food be healthy and tasty? Can the preparation of healthy meals fit into a busy schedule? Can nutrient-rich foods be affordable? The answer to all of those questions is yes, according to Brandi …

I was 13 years old when I lost one of my greatest loves -- my maternal grandmother. She was an incredibly significant person in my life, and cancer had taken her far too quickly. Her loss left a …

The latest food craze from China? Grilled Ice. Correct. Grilled Ice. Ice. Frozen water. Grilled on a hot grill. Its connection to Burke County? Don’t be surprised if you see it at the food …

Christian and Erica Ramazzini’s Little Guatemala restaurant and coffee shop provides a home base for the city’s sizable Guatemalan community, as well as a flavorful immersion into the culture for others …

The dining area reminded me of many barbecue joints. There’s a down-home comfort that allows diners to relax and not worry about whether they have sauce on their cheek or if they eat with their hands...

With all the college bowl and championship games upon us, as well as the upcoming Super Bowl, it may be the right time to think about your game day food strategy by including some fantastic homemade …

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, life was a struggle for most families in Burke County. Charles and Essie Green Connelly (grandmother of David Connelly and numerous other …

Blue Cheese Wing Dip INGREDIENTS ¾ cup mayonnaise ¾ cup sour cream 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 cloves finely minced garlic 2 tablespoons finely minced onion ¼ cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon …

DECEMBER 2023 INSPECTIONS REPORT  The Burke County Health Department’s Environmental Health division regularly inspects restaurants, food trucks, food stands, school cafeterias, and other food …