For lovers of cute treats, here is a mushroom-styled cupcake recipe! I made these for a recent birthday get-together for a dear friend of mine this past month and these were a hit - at the party and …

INGREDIENTS 2 14-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (about half a pepper) 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion …

Food. That's what many of us think about throughout the day. What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? What's for dinner? We Southerners see food as more than a means to keep us alive. What we eat is …

If you are looking for a summertime, gluten-free salad, this one is filling and has lots of fresh flavor. The ingredients listed here make one large dinner-size salad or will feed several as a side …

This watermelon salad is full of sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and mint, all tossed in an easy lime dressing. A simple yet unusual summer salad that's sure to get rave reviews. …

This recipe serves three. INGREDIENTS Balsamic Fig Dressing: ¼ cup dried figs, stems removed, fruit cut into ¼-inch pieces 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 ½ …

INGREDIENTS Dressing: ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup honey ½ cup vegetable oil 1 small shallot, chopped fine 1 ½ tablespoons poppy seeds ½ teaspoon salt …

What's for supper?  Here at The Paper Plate, we want to help answer that question. To do so, we have kicked off our first recipe contest.  Main Event Recipe Contest Our inaugural contest …

Cooperative Extension Agent Brandi Silver asked what seemed to be a simple question on the surface: “What is a salad?” The dozen ladies who gathered at the Burke Senior Center didn’t …

This recipe serves three people. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 ounces white melba toasts (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 egg 1 tablespoon brown or Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme …

This recipe for Green Goddess Dressing also makes a wonderful dip for vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and celery. The recipe makes over 1/2 cup. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh parsley …

Southern food is more than a combination of ingredients. What we put on our dining tables and picnic tables represents fellowship, history,  and creativity.  Like music, our cuisine speaks …

Here is another tasty installment from the cookbook "Getting Phat With the Wildcats: A celebration of 15 years of Draughn High School." ...

In the interest of full disclosure, I have no idea why this recipe is called "Mississippi" pot roast. The principle difference between this type of roast and the ordinary taters-and-carrots recipe is …

If you have ever shied away from making a fruit pie assuming it might be too much work, fear not. This recipe is incredibly simple and incredibly yummy ...

While I can't claim to have invented this low-carb miracle I have added to it and made it mine. Originally intended ( I think ) to replace bread for hamburgers and sandwiches, it has turned into one …

I will stand before the judge, place my hand upon the Bible, and swear before God and anyone else who cares to listen that my late mother, Beatrice Poteat, known to the Drexel community as “Ms. …

Last summer, my best friend Chandler Kelley picked me up from Charlotte airport and took me to my grandmother’s house to grab my passport. I had stupidly forgotten to bring that little …

Hello everyone! Here is a favorite delicacy in my household - Southwestern fried pickles. The batter has a little kick to it and is different from your ordinary fried pickle appetizer. The …

The Olive Sesame Chicken packs all the great sesame taste without the guilt or expense of takeout.  INGREDIENTS 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup all-purpose …

This rich homemade pesto makes store-bought pesto jealous! This refreshing pesto is easy to make and makes dinners much more luxurious. This pesto does call for pine nuts or walnuts so be aware, …

Here is a delicious creamy whipped feta dip that will impress your friends and family! It is very simple yet will indulge your taste buds in something that seems much more than your average feta dip. …

The classic fettuccine alfredo using The Olive Organic Garlic Infused extra virgin olive oil is great for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive date night.  INGREDIENTS 1 lb …

A local collaboration has led Denver, N.C. resident and TV personality Nicholas Calo to partner with Don Smith of South Mountain Distilling Co. to join forces to produce a new brand of …

When we wrote about Burke County's diners and restaurants offering breakfast last week, we asked for you to let us know if we missed any of your favorites. And you did! Two great places to grab your …