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1 DianeDaniel,FarmFreshNorthCarolinaRecipes: Pleaseusethefollowingcredit: FromFARMFRESHNORTHCAROLINA:THEGO TOGUIDETOGREAT FARMERS'MARKETS,FARMSTANDS,FARMS,APPLEORCHARDS,U PICKS, KIDS'ACTIVITIES,LODGING,DINING,CHOOSE AND CUTCHRISTMASTREES, VINEYARDSANDWINERIES,ANDMOREbyDianeDaniel.Copyright 2011 bydianedaniel.usedbypermissionoftheuniversityofnorthcarolina Press. Formoreinformation: Mountains: Recipes RusticCreamyApplePie LindseyButlerofSkyTopOrchardinHendersonCountycallsthissimplepie recipe theultimatecomfortfoodthattakesonlyminutestomake.startitan hourorsobeforedinner,anditwillbereadyfordessertwhenyouare. Serves8to10 1unbaked9 inchpiecrust(purchasedorhomemade) 1cupwhippingcream(unwhipped) 2tablespoonscornstarch 4to5full flavored(about6cups)sweet/tartapples,sliced1/8inchthick 3/4cupsugar 1/2teaspoongroundcinnamon 1/2tablespoonbutter,cutup Preheatovento375degrees. Lightlybuttera9 inchglasspiepan.rolloutthedoughandplacein thepreparedpiepan.decorativelycrimptheedges.refrigerateuntil readytouse. Inasmallbowlcombine1/3cupofthewhippingcreamandcornstarch. Mixwelluntilnolumpsremain. Placetheremainingwhippingcreaminasmallsaucepanandplace overmediumheat.addthewhippingcream/cornstarchmixtureandcontinue tocookuntilthecreamhasthickened.removefromtheheatand cooltoroomtemperature. Inalargebowlcombinetheapples,cream,sugar,andcinnamonand stirtocoattheapples.pourtheapplesintothepreparedpiepan.dot withthebutter.bakeinthebottomthirdoftheovenfor1hourand15 minutesoruntilthepiehaspuffedup,theappleslicesaretender,and thecrustisgoldenbrownaroundedges.checkthepieafter1hourand coverwithbutteredfoilifitisbrowningtooquickly. Removethepiefromtheovenandletcoolfor40minutesbeforeserving. Oven FriedChicken Thismoistandcrunchychickendishisaperfectexampleofthe gourmet

2 comfortfood LaureyMastertonservesatLaurey scateringandgourmetto GoindowntownAsheville.LaureyoftenuseschickenfromnearbyHickory NutGapFarm. Serves6 3cupscornflakes,crushedtoaroughcrumble 11/2cupsall purposeflour 11/2teaspoonkoshersalt 11/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper Pinchofcayennepepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshthymeormarjoram 1cupwell shakenbuttermilk 2eggs Dashofhotsauce 6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts 6ouncespeanutoil Preheatovento325degrees. Inashallowdishcombinethecornflakes,flour,salt,pepper,cayenne, andherb.inanothershallowdishcombinethebuttermilk,eggs,andhot sauce,andstirtocombine. Dipthechickenbreastsinthebuttermilkmixtureandthenthecorn flakemixture,thoroughlycoatingeachpieceofchicken. Heatthepeanutoilinalargefryingpanorcast ironskilletover medium highheat.addthechickeninbatchesandfryuntilthebreasts aregoldenbrown,about2minutesperside.removefromthepanand drainonpapertowels.placethechickenonalargebakingsheetand putinthepreheatedoventobakefor20to25minutes,untilchickenis cookedthrough.servehotoratroomtemperature. HeirloomTomatoCobbler ChefSaraHord stomatocobblerisaspecialwaytocelebratethesummer s bountyofheirloomvarietiesathermillstonemeadowsfarminmorganton andisafavoriteatherfarmdinners. Serves6to8 Crust 11/2cupsall purposeflour 11/2teaspoonsseasalt 1/2cupcornmeal,whiteoryellow 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1/4cupgratedparmesancheese,about1ounce 1stickcoldbutter,cutintopieces 3tablespoonslardornonhydrogenatedvegetablelard 2/3cupbuttermilk Placethefirst5ingredientsinalargebowlandstirtocombine.Using apastryblenderoryourhands,workthebutterandlardintotheflour mixtureuntilitreachestheconsistencyofsmallpeas.graduallyaddthe buttermilkandbringthedoughtogetherwithaforkuntilitformslarge clumps.turnthedoughontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandknead lightlyabout4to5times.donotoverworkthedough.patthedoughinto aflatdisk,wrapinplasticwrap,andchilluntilreadytouse.

3 TomatoFilling 1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforoilingthebakingdish 2mediumsweetonions,halvedandthinlysliced 3to4poundsmediumheirloomgardentomatoes,sliced1/4 inchthick 1/3cupqualitymayonnaise 2tablespoonscornstarch 2teaspoonsseasalt Freshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshbasil,chopped 1/2cupfontinacheese,grated(about2ounces) 1/2cupwhitecheddarcheese,grated(about2ounces) 1egg,lightlybeaten 1tablespoonmilk 1teaspoonfreshItalianparsley,chopped Preheatovento350degrees. Inalargeskillet,heattheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions andsautéuntilsoft,about5to7minutes.placetheonionsandtomatoes inabowlandtosswithmayonnaise,cornstarch,salt,pepper,andbasil. Oilthebottomandsidesofa9 13 inchbakingdish.layerhalfofthe tomatomixtureonthebottomofthebakingdish,thensprinklewithhalf ofthecheeses.repeatwiththeremainingingredients. Onalightlyflouredsurface,rollthedoughto1/2 inchthick.cutthe doughintopieceswithadoughcutterandplaceontop,leavingopen spacesforthetomatomixturetobubblethrough.inasmallbowl,make aglazewiththebeateneggandmilk.brushthepastrywiththeglazeand sprinklewithparsleyandpepper. Bakeforabout45minutes.Checkthecobblerafter30minutesand coverwithaluminumfoilifitisbrowningtooquickly.coolandserve. Charlotte: Recipes AsianLettuce LeafWrapswithSpicyDippingSauce MaryRobertsatWindcrestFarmrecommendedthesehealthywrapsinone ofherinformativefarmnewsletters(signupatwww.windcrestorganics.com). TheorganicfarminUnionCountysellsplantsandproduceatCharlotte area farmers markets. Serves4asanAppetizer 1poundgroundpork 1carrot,finelychopped,about1/2cup 1/4poundshiitakemushrooms,chopped 2tablespoonsginger,finelychopped 1jalapeñopepper,finelychopped 1clovegarlic,finelychopped 1tablespoonAsianfishsauce 1tablespoonChinesecookingwine(Shaoxing)ordrysherry Koshersalt 1tablespoonpeanutorvegetableoil 1tablespoonfreshcilantro,chopped 20biborromainelettuceleaves(ifusingromainelettuceremove thethickpartoftherib) 1bulbkohlrabi,julienned 1bunchscallions,thinlysliced

4 Inalargebowl,combinethepork,carrot,shiitakemushrooms,ginger, jalapeño,garlic,fishsauce,andcookingwine.seasonwithsalt. Heattheoilinalargeskilletorwokoverhighheat.Addtheporkmixture andstir fry,breakingupthepork,untilitiscookedthroughand beginningtobrown,about6to8minutes.removefromheatandstirin thecilantro. Servetheporknexttothestackedlettuceleavesonalargeplatter.To eat,spoontheporkintothelettuceleaves,topwithsomekohlrabi,scallions, andsauce(recipebelow),androllup. DippingSauce 2tablespoonssugar 2tablespoonswater 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonricewinevinegar 1tablespoonfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice 1/4teaspoonsesameoil 1 2teaspoonsgroundchilipaste Inasmallbowlcombinethesugarandwaterandstirtodissolve.Add thesoysauce,vinegar,lemonjuice,sesameoil,andchilipaste.stirto combine. Chipotle RoastedPorkwithHomemadeTortillas GratefulGrowersFarminLincolnCountyiswellknownintheCharlotte areaforitstamworthhogs,aheritagebreed.gratefulgrowersco owner CassieParsons,atrainedchef,putsthespotlightontheporkwiththis marinatedmasterpiece. Serves4to6 1tablespoonbrownsugar 1teaspoonpaprika 1teaspoondrymustard 2teaspoonstoastedcuminseed,ground 3tablespoonsoliveoil 4poundsbone inporkshoulder Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Juiceandzestof2freshlargelemons,about1/2cup Juiceandzestof2freshoranges,about1/2cup 3cannedchipotlepeppersinadobo,chopped,plus2tablespoons ofthesauce 2clovesgarlicminced,about2teaspoons Inasmallbowlmixtogetherthebrownsugar,paprika,drymustard, cuminseed,andoliveoil.rubthemixturealloverthemeat,sprinkle withsaltandpepper,andsetinalargebowlorpan. charlottearea113 Meanwhile,inalargebowladdthelemonjuiceandzest,orangejuice andzest,chipotlepeppersandsauce,andgarlic.mixwell.pourthe citrus/peppersauceovertheroast,coveringitwell.coverthemeatwith plasticwrapandrefrigerateforatleast2hours,preferablyovernight. Turntheroasthalfwaythoughthemarinating. Preheattheovento250degrees. Bringtheporktoroomtemperature.Placetheporkandmarinadein aroastingpan,coverwithfoil,andcookforabout4to5hoursoruntil themeatissotenderitwillfalloffthebone.removefromtheovenand

5 letrestfor15minutesbeforepullingapart.pourthepanjuicesintoa heat proofbowl.skimoffthefatandpourintoasmallsaucepan,place overmediumheat,andreduceby1/3.addthesaucetotheporkandserve inhomemadetortillas(recipebelow)withroastedpoblanosandhomemadesalsa. HomemadeTortillas Makes16Tortillas 3cupsunbleachedflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonsalt 6tablespoonsvegetableshorteningorlard About1cupwarmwater Mixthedryingredientsinabowlandaddthevegetableshorteningor lard.cuttheshorteningintothedryingredientswithapastryblender, twoknives,oryourfingersuntilitresemblescoarsemeal.addthewarm water,alittleatatime,untilthedoughissoftbutnotsticky.kneadthe doughwithyourhandsforafewminutesuntilsoftandpliable. Breakoffsmall(1 to2 inchdiameter)ballsofdoughandletthem restforabout10minutes(longerisokay).preheatacast ironskilletover mediumheat.onalightlyflouredsurface,usearollingpintorolleach ballintoathin6 inchround.cookthetortillainthehotskilletuntil golden brownspecklesappearonthedough.fliptotheothersideand finishcooking.wrapthetortillainacleankitchentoweltokeepwarm. Repeatwiththeremainingtortillas. ChocolateShortcakewithStrawberries,Cream,andGrandMarnier BruceMoffett sbarrington srestaurantincharlotte,featuringelegantfarmfresh dishes,consistentlyappearsatopbest oflists.inthismoderntwiston old fashionedstrawberryshortcake,brucetakesin seasonstrawberriesand elevatesthemtoaroyalstatusbefittingthequeencity. Serves8 2cupsall purposeflour 2tablespoonscocoapowder 1/4cupplus1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoonplus1/2teaspoonbakingpowder 6tablespoonscoldunsaltedbutter,cutintosmallpieces 3/4cupheavycream 2hard boiledeggyolks,mashed 2tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,melted 3cupsripestrawberries,hulledandquartered 2teaspoonsgranulatedsugar 2tablespoonsGrandMarnier 1cupmascarpone 2tablespoonspowderedsugar Zestof1orange Juiceofhalfanorange 1cupwhippedcream(about1/2cupwhippingcream), whippedtosoftpeaks Preheatovento350degrees. Lightlybutterabakingsheet.Sifttheflour,cocoa,1/4cupofthesugar, andthebakingpowderintoamediumbowl.stirtocombine.addthe

6 coldbutterand,usingapastryblenderoryourfingertips,cutinthebutter untilitresemblescoarsemeal.addthecreamandeggyolksandstir withaforkuntilthedoughisjustmoistenedandholdstogether.ifnecessary, addmorecreamatablespoonatatime. Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilit formsasmoothdough,about3to4times.donotoverwork.patorroll thedough3/4 inchthick.usingafloured3 inchcookiecutter,cutout 4roundsofdough.Gatherupthedoughscraps,reroll,andcutoutthe remaining4rounds.transfertothepreparedbakingsheet. Brushthebiscuitswiththemeltedbutterandsprinklewiththeremaining 1tablespoonofsugar.Bakeonthemiddlerackoftheovenfor12to15minutesuntil thebiscuitsarefirmtothetouch.transferthebiscuitstoarackandletcool. Meanwhile,inamediumbowl,combinethestrawberries,sugar,and GrandMarnierandallowtositatroomtemperatureforaboutanhouror longerifneeded.inaseparatebowlstirtogetherthemascarpone,powdered sugar,orangezest,andjuice.gentlyfoldinthewhippedcream. Strainthejuicefromtheberriesandreserve.Mixtheberrieswiththe mascarpone. Justbeforeserving,cuttheshortbreadsinhalfhorizontally.Place thebottomhalfontheplate.spoononthestrawberrymascarponemixture andtopwiththeothershortbreadhalf.drizzlethereservedliquid aroundthedessertandserve. Triad: Recipes CornSkilletMedley BrendaSutton,a.k.a.theProduceLadyandthedirectoroftheRockingham CountyExtensionService,hasmadeaseriesofvideosshowingsimpleways homecookscanusewhat savailablefromnorthcarolinafarmers markets. (Viewthematwww.theproducelady.org.)Thisisoneofoursummertime favorites. Serves6 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundzucchini,julienned 1clovegarlic,finelychopped 1pintcherrytomatoes,halved 2earscorn,kernelsremoved Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshbasil,chopped,orotherherbofyourchoice Heattheoliveoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addthezucchini andcookfor3minutes,untilitbeginstoloseitscrunch.addthegarlic andcookfor1minutemore.addthetomatoesandcornandcookfor 4moreminutes,untilthetomatoeshavesoftenedslightlyandthecorn iscookedthrough. Seasonwithsaltandpepperandsprinklewithfreshbasilbeforeserving. GarlicandBasilCreamSaucewithShrimp NatalieFosterofCornerstoneGarlicFarminRockinghamCountycreatedthis recipeforagarlicfestivalcook off.notsurprisingly,sheplacedasafinalist.

7 Therichdish hadthecrowdlickingthesampleplate, shereported.after makingthisdish,webelieveit. Serves4 12ouncespenneorotherpasta 1poundmediumshrimp,peeled 10clovesofgarlic(8mincedand2thinlysliced; hardneckgarlicrecommended) 4tablespoonsbutter 1mediumshallot,minced 1cupheavycream 10 13basilleaves(10 12minced,1whole) 11/2cupsfreshlygratedParmesan Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Cookthepastaasdirectedonthebox.Drain. Inasmalldeepskillet,sautétheshrimpand2clovesofmincedgarlic in1tablespoonofbutteruntiltheshrimparejustcooked.takethe shrimpoutofthepanandaddtherestofthebutter. Addtheremainingmincedgarlicandtheshallotsandsautéfor3minutes overlowheat.addthecream,basil,1cupofthecheese,2cloves ofslicedgarlic,andsaltandpeppertotaste.simmeroverlowheat,partially covered,for7to10minutesuntilthickened. Returntheshrimptothepan,mixwiththesauce,andthenpourover thepasta.topthedishwiththerestofthecheeseandabasilleaf. SuperSimpleStrawberryCobbler Teenagerandthird generationfarmercasieingramhasbeenmakingtreats forthefarmstandatingram sstrawberryfarminhighpointsinceshewas eleven.thiseasy to makecobbler,whichshesellsbythesliceorthedish, isoneofhercustomers favorites. Serves4to6 1cupwholemilk 1cupself risingflour 11/4cupsugar Pinchsalt 4cupsstrawberries,sliced Preheatovento350degrees. Inamediumbowl,combinethemilk,flour,1cupofthesugar,and salt.stirtocombine.inanothermediumbowlcombinethestrawberries andremaining1/4cupsugarandstiruntilthesugardissolves. Pour1/2ofthemilk/flourmixtureintothebottomofa5 cupbaking dish.addthefruitandtopwiththeremainingmilk/flourmixture.place intheoventobakefor50to60minutes,untilthetopisgoldenbrown. SouthernCollardGreens Thesearedifferent;youshouldtrythem, Lucky32SouthernKitchenchef JayPierceadvisesthecollard averseabouthisflavorfultreatmentofthis much malignedgreen.he sright.you,too,willbecomeacollardconvert. Serves4

8 1poundcollardgreens 1/4poundporkfatback,rinsedwellandcutinto1 inchcubes 1yellowonion,sliced1/4 inchthick 2mediumcarrots,sliced(about11/2cup) 1hamhock 5cupschickenbroth 1/4cupapplecidervinegar 2tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce 2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoondriedthyme 1/2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper Pickthroughthecollardsanddiscardanyoldanddiscoloredleaves.Strip theleavesoffthestemsbygraspingthebaseinonehandandpullingthe leavesawayfromthestemwiththeother. Tocleanthecollards,fillthesinkwithcoldwater.Addthecollards andstirvigorouslywithyourhand;letthedirtfalltothebottomofthe sink.letthecollardssitundisturbedforaminuteortwo.carefullyremove thecollardsfromthewaterandplaceinacolander.rinseoutthe sinkandrepeatthewashingprocess2moretimes.afterthethirdcleaning, carefullyliftthecollardsoutofthewater,placeinasaladspinner, andspinuntildry. Heatalargesaucepanovermedium highheat.addthefatbackand cookfor5to10minutesuntilitrenderssomefat.addtheonions,carrots, andhamhockandcookuntiltheonionisadarkgoldenbrown, about25to30minutes. Addthegreenstothepanandcook,stirring,untilwilted.Addthe broth,vinegar,worcestershiresauce,soysauce,thyme,andpepper. Coverthepotandsimmerfor45minutes,untilthegreensaretender. Triangle Recipes GoatCheeseScones ThesesconescreatedbyInnatCelebrityDairyinnkeeperBritPfannin ChathamCountyhighlightthefarm sfreshlymadegoatcheese.nonguests shouldn tfeelleftout;thedairyalsosellsthepastriesatlocalfarmers markets. Makes12Scones 2cupsall purposeflour 3/4cupwholewheatflour 3tablespoonssugar 11/4teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1/2teaspoonsalt 8tablespoonsbutter(1stick)chilled,cutinto1/2 inchcubes 1cupcrumbledgoatcheese(about7ounces) 1/2cupraisins 1cupwell shakenbuttermilk Preheattheovento425degrees. Inalargebowlcombinetheflours,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda, andsalt.usingapastryblenderortwoknives,cutthebutterandgoat cheeseintothedryingredientsuntilitresemblescoarsemealandsome

9 piecesofbutterarethesizeofsmallpeas.carefullymixintheraisins. Addthebuttermilkandstirslightly(donotovermix)untilthedough comestogetherinmoist,largeclumps. Turnthedoughontoalightlyflouredsurface.Carefullybringtogether andknead3or4times.dividethedoughinhalfandpateachhalfinto a6 inchround.withalargeknife,cuttheroundsinto6evenwedges. Placeonabakingsheetabout1inchapartandplaceonthemiddlerack oftheoven.bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.transfertoa racktocoolslightly.servewarmoratroomtemperaturewithyour favoritepreserves. VeganCauliflowerandWalnutSoup RefectoryCaféChefDanielleMitchellsubstitutedcoconutmilkforskim milktomakethislip smackingsoupvegan.it salunchtimefavoriteatthe café stwodukeuniversitylocations,whichareopentostudents,staff,and theluckypublic. Serves4 1mediumcauliflower,about2pounds,coarselychopped(most piecesshouldmeasure3/4inch,someshouldbelarger) 1mediumyellowonionroughlychopped,about11/2cups 2clovesgarlic,minced 31/2cupsvegetablebroth/stock 114 ouncecancoconutmilk,wellmixed 5tablespoonswalnutpieces,toastedandcoarselychopped 1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoondriedbasil 1/2teaspoondriedtarragon Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Pinchofpaprika 1tablespoonItalianflat leafparsley,chopped Placethecauliflower,onions,garlic,andvegetablebrothinalargepot. Bringtoaboil,lowertheheattoasimmer,cover,andcookuntiltender, about5minutes.addthecoconutmilk3tablespoonsofthewalnut pieces,andtheoregano,basil,andtarragon. Pourhalfthesoupintoafoodprocessororblender(youmayhaveto dothisinbatches)andpureeuntilsmooth.addbacktotheremaining soup.adjustthespicesifnecessaryandseasonwithsaltandpepper. Reheatthesoupandservewithasprinkleofpaprika,choppedparsley, andtheremainingwalnuts. CrabSaladwithLemonMayonnaise Ifyou reluckyenoughtofindfresh pickedcrabmeat,thisisanicespring orsummersalad, saidaaronvandemark,chefandownerofpanciutoinhillsborough. Attherestaurant,hehasserveditwithfried greentomatoesorblackbelugalentilswith oliveoil. Serve4asanAppetizer Forthecrab 1poundcleanedlumporjumbolumpcrabmeat 1tablespoonfinelymincedjalapeño 3scallions,thinlysliced(about1/3cup) 2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil

10 ForthemAyonnAiSe Zestof1/2lemonplus2tablespoonslemonjuice 11/2teaspoonapplecidervinegar 1clovegarlic,roughlychopped 1eggyolk 3/4teaspoondrymustard 1/2teaspoonhotsauce 1tablespoongoodqualitymayonnaise 2tablespoonswater 1/4cupmeltedbutter,cooled 1/2cupcanolaoil Pinchcayennepepper 6basilleaves,coarselychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1/4cupoliveoil Inalargebowlcombinethecrabmeat,jalapeño,andscallionsandmix lightly. Inthebowlofafoodprocessororblender,combinethelemonzest andjuice,cidervinegar,garlic,eggyolk,drymustard,hotsauce,mayonnaise, andwater.combinethemeltedbutterandcanolaoilinaliquid measuringcup.withthefoodprocessorrunning,addtheoilmixture, firstinsmalldrips,theninaslowsteadystreamuntilthemixturehas beenemulsified.addthecayenne,basil,salt,andpepperandpulseuntil combined. Addatleasthalfthelemonmayonnaiseandoliveoiltothecrabmeat andlightlyfoldtogetherwitharubberspatula(donotbreakupthecrab meat).addmoremayonnaiseandoliveoilifdesired. CoastalRegionandSandhills Recipes SummerSquashCakes Thesesquashcakesareasummertimefavoriteatthehomeof RGarden farmerkittywethingtoninnewbern.whileshedoesn tsellthese,kittyand hermother,julie,domakejams,salsas,andmorethattheysellatseveral farmers markets. Makes123 inchcakes 4mediumsummersquash,yellow,green,ora combinationofboth(about2pounds) 1smallyellowonion 1smallrussetpotato,peeledandcoarselygrated Koshersalt 1clovegarlic,minced 1tablespoonfreshthymeororegano,finelychopped 1egg,lightlybeaten 1/3 1/2cupall purposeflour 3/4cupgratedParmesancheese(about3ounces) Freshlygroundblackpepper 6tablespoonscanolaoil Gratethesquash,onion,andpotatoseparatelywithahandgrater. Placethesquashinacolanderorstrainerandsprinklewithsalt.Allow tositfor5minutes(donotletitsitlongeroritwillgettoosoft),rinse

11 undercoldwater,andcarefullypressoutthewater.placetheonionina strainerandpressoutthewater. Inalargebowlcombinethesquash,onion,potato,garlic,thyme,egg, flour,cheese,andpepper.addenoughflourtomakeabatterlikesubstance thatisfairlythick.heat2tablespoonsofthecanolaoilinalarge nonstickgriddleorskilletovermediumheat.place3tablespoonsofthe batteronthehotgriddleandpresslightlytomakea3 inchround.cook ononesideuntilgoldenbrown,about4to5minutes.turnandcookon theotherside.removeandkeepwarmina250 degreeoven.repeat withtheremainingbatter,addingmoreoilasnecessary. BigMillGranola WhenwevisitedChloeTuttleatBigMillBedandBreakfastinWilliamston, shehadjustfinishedmakingabigbatchofhomemadegranola,whichsometimes evenfeaturespecansfromherowntrees.afterdevouringabowlat breakfast,wehadtohavetherecipeforthiscrunchytreatthatfueledourday. Makes9Cups 5cupsold fashionedwholeoats(notquick cooking) (about11/4pound) 2cupswholepecans(about8ounces),slightlychopped 1/2cupflaxseeds(about3ounces) 11/2teaspoongroundcinnamon 1teaspoonfreshlygratednutmeg Pinchofsalt 2/3cuphoney 1/3cupcanolaoil,plusmoreforgreasingthebakingsheet 1/2cupfreshlysqueezedorangejuice(fromonelargeorange) 2teaspoonsvanillaextract 11/2cupsdriedcranberries,driedblueberries,orraisins Preheatovento350degrees.Liberallygreasealarge rimmedbaking sheet,suchasajellyrollpan. Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheoats,pecans,flaxseeds,cinnamon, nutmeg,andsalt.inasmallsaucepancombinethehoney,oil,and orangejuice.cookoverlowheatuntilthehoneyhasmelted,about1to 2minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevanilla.Pourtheliquid overthedryingredientsandstirwelluntiltheoatmixtureismoistened. Spreadthegranolaonthegreasedbakingsheetandbakefor15minutes. Removefromtheovenandstir,thencontinuetobakefor20minutes, stirringhalfwaythrough.asthegranolabeginstobrown,stirevery 5minutes.Itmaytake45minutesto1hourtocook.Thegranolaisdone whenitisgoldenbrown. Removefromtheovenandimmediatelytransfertoabowlandallow tocool.stirinthecranberries,blueberries,orraisins.storeinanairtight container. Pan SearedRockfishwithSweetOnionsandSweetPotatoPuree SincelandingattheposhSanderlingResortandSpaontheOuterBanks, executivechefjoshuahollingerhasmadeithismissiontofillthemenusof histworestaurantswithdishesbasedonlocalandsustainableingredients. Fittingly,thismagnificentmealshinesthespotlightonbountyfromNorth Carolina sseaandsoil.

12 Serves4 Sweetpotatopuree 5sweetpotatoes(about3pounds) 4tablespoonsunsaltedbutter,melted 1/2cupheavycream 1tablespoonfreshchives,thinlysliced 1tablespoonfreshparsley,finelychopped 1tablespoonfreshthyme,finelychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Preheatovento400degrees. Prickthesweetpotatoesalloverwithafork,wrapinaluminumfoil, andbakefor1houruntiltender.removethemfromtheovenandlet coolslightly.scoopthefleshfromtheskinandpureeinthebowlofa foodprocessoruntilsmooth.transferthesweetpotatoestoamedium bowl.addthebutter,cream,andherbs,andstirtocombine.seasonwith saltandpepper.coverwithaluminumtokeepwarm. GrilledSweetOnion 1tablespoonextravirginoliveoil 1Vidaliaorothersweetonion,slicedinto1/4 inchrings 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Heattheoliveoilinagrillpanorcast ironskilletovermedium high heat.addtheonionsandcookfor5to7minutes;theonionsshouldstill havesomecrunch.placeinasmallbowlanddrizzlewiththebalsamic vinegar.coverthebowlwithaluminumfoiltokeepwarm. LemonHerbVinaigrette Juiceof1lemon 1/2teaspoonhoney 1/2cupextravirginoliveoil 2teaspoonsfreshthyme,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Inasmallbowlcombinethelemonjuiceandhoney.Whiskintheolive oilinaslow,steadystreamuntilthevinaigrettehasemulsified.addthe thymeandsaltandpeppertotaste. Pan searedrockfish 4rockfish(alsocalledstripedbass)orredsnapperfilets, about8ounceseach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil 2tablespoonsbutter 2sprigsofthyme Scoretheskinwithaverysharpknifeinacrisscrosspatterntoprevent thefishfromcurling.seasonwithsaltandpepper. Heat2largeskilletsoverhighheatuntilalmostatthesmokingpoint. Addonetablespoonoftheoliveoilandbuttertoeachskilletalongwith thethymesprigs.placethefishskin sidedownandseareachfiletapproximately 2to3minutes.Flipthefiletswithaspatulaandcook2to3 minutesmore.bastetheskinwiththebutterandthymesprigs. Toserve,returnthegrilledonionstooneofthepanstoheatthrough, beingcarefultokeepthemcrisp.placesomeofthesweetpotatopureein thecenterofaplate.topitwiththeonionsandthenafilet.drizzlethe

13 vinaigretteonandaroundthefish.optional:garnishwithtossedmicro greens.