5 Fall Recipes: Warm, Autumn Magic to Your Table

🍂 Cozy Fall & Halloween Recipes 1. Pumpkin & Sage Creamy Pasta Bake Ingredients (Serves 4–6) 12 oz penne or rigatoni 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth ½ tsp

Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Lake Norman Slaw

Hi!   Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, was established in the late 19th century as a way to honor the contributions of American workers. Today, it’s become a time to relax, gather with friends and family, and enjoy the last big cookout of the summer. Here in North Carolina—an

Lake Norman Summer Corn & Shrimp Skillet

From My Kitchen to Yours...Lake Norman Summer Corn & Shrimp Skillet A nod to Carolina shrimp boils - easy weeknight version Corn is at its peak right now, and North Carolina shrimp is readily available from coastal markets (many Charlotte-area seafood vendors bring it in fresh weekly).  Ingredients

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders: Perfect After a Day on Lake Norman

From my “Easy Weeknight Dinners” series: This one brings back summer Saturdays for me. We’d prep the slow cooker in the morning before heading out on the boat, and by the time we got home, the house smelled amazing. These pulled pork sliders are perfect for feeding a crowd — whether it’s hungry tee