Recipes Archives - Page 6 of 11 - Island Life NC (2024)

One of our favorite recipes for fresh tomatoes is for Tomato Pie!If you haven’t ever tried Tomato Pie, boy are you in for one of the summer’s most delicious treats. With this recipe, you can use a store-bought crust or make your own homemade pie crust from scratch.Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pie:It’s quick and easy and completely delicious.This pie is so much better … [Read more...] about Recipe: Fresh Tomato Pie

Sometimes the best food combinations can be a little odd—peanut butter and pickles, ice cream and french fries, some things just work. Sweet and savory might make this an unusual combination but trust us, it's good. Sweet blueberries, maple syrup, and caramelized onions combine with balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary, and oregano to create a rich savory sauce for this … [Read more...] about Blueberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

This cake is delicious, truly one of the best cakes I've ever had. However, this is not a casual baking undertaking. The recipe is precise and is somewhat involved. I would only go to this much trouble for a birthday or a celebration, but fortunately, we have a lot of Spring and Summer birthdays that this cake is perfect for. This cake has been my "gift" for several spring … [Read more...] about Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cake

The simplicity of this delicious Summertime co*cktail is just one of the things that makes it so attractive. Firstly, all of the ingredients — blueberries, lemon juice, brown sugar, ginger ale, and rum — are all easily procured, if you don't already have them at home. Best of all - there are no pre-made ingredients (except for the crushed ice), and virtually no tools required, … [Read more...] about Blueberry Rum Smash

It's Summer and it’s hot and sunny, and you could use a drink to cool off! Why not try one of these great Summer inspired co*cktails? After all, it’s 5 o’clock somewhere so take a little sip of Summer!The Beach TowelMakes Two ServingsThe Beach TowelMakes Two Servings4 oz. white rum3 oz. simple syrup1 oz.fresh lime juice10 strawberries½ … [Read more...] about Favorite Summer co*cktails

We are getting very serious about our Barbeque and the best way to lock in the flavor before you even fire up that grill or smoker is with a good seasoning rub. The flavors in the different rubs can really change the taste of your overall meal, so try them all and see which ones you love most.The ClassicThe Classic1 ½ teaspoon celery seeds1 ½ teaspoon … [Read more...] about Best BBQ Rub Recipes

This no-frills cake complete with a top layer of jammy strawberries is so gooey it’s best to serve the whole thing with a spoon. The batter comes together quickly with minimal effort, using basic pantry ingredients and a small handful of berries. You can use fresh or frozen, but this time of year fresh berries are everywhere.Strawberry Spoon … [Read more...] about Strawberry Spoon Cake

Pickles and peanut butter, chocolate and hot chilies, french fries and ice cream—no matter what your favorite bizarre food combinations are there is no doubt that strawberries and pretzels belong together. Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy, it's the best of every world, what more could you ask for?Strawberry Pretzel SquaresPickles and peanut butter, chocolate and hot … [Read more...] about Strawberry Pretzel Squares

This recipe is a little spin on a retro recipe. Most of us have had some sort of cheese ring at one holiday or family gathering, but this is an updated twist on it. Sweet and savory, this recipe will have everyone wanting more.Cheddar Pecan Ring with Strawberry JamThis recipe is a little spin on a retro recipe. Most of us have had some sort of cheese … [Read more...] about Cheddar Pecan Ring with Strawberry Jam

This cake is a perfect way to celebrate the strawberry season! The outside crust is crispy while the inside is moist and deliciously sweet. Once you've mastered this recipe you can mix it up with blueberries or blackberries depending on what's in season!Strawberry Buttermilk CakeThis cake is a perfect way to celebrate the strawberry season! The outside … [Read more...] about Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

There was never a single time that the Good Humor Ice Cream Truck came through our neighborhood and I didn't get a Strawberry Shortcake Bar. Seriously, they are the best! Argue if you want but there is just no topping this one. I will debate the merits of the Strawberry Shortcake bar against a King Cone or a Choco Taco any day.Now that we are adults we don't have to wait … [Read more...] about Strawberry Shortcake Bars

Here is a recipe that is so easy to make and will be a huge hit with anyone who likes strawberries, whipped cream, and cake! Strawberry Moon Pies!Strawberry Moon Pies1 pkg. (2-layer size chocolate cake mix)3/4 cup water1/2 cup oil3 eggs1 pkg. (8 oz. Cream Cheese softened)1 jar (7 oz. Marshmallow Fluff)1 tub (8 oz. Whipped Topping, thawed)3 cups fresh … [Read more...] about Strawberry Moon Pies

Strawberry Shortcake LasagnaStrawberry shortcake is by far one the best desserts in existence, but if you actually make the shortcake instead of buying the bright yellow spongey dessert shells it can be an ordeal to make. This recipe is a take on the dessert shells but it's a little more put together. It's incredibly easy to make, even kids can help. It's a great dessert … [Read more...] about Strawberry Shortcake Lasagna

My obsession with strawberry shortcake ice cream bars has been going on for decades and it's only gotten worse, now I want that good humor bar flavor in all of my desserts. First I made dessert bars, now I have moved on to a freezer pie. It's perfect for summer since the days are so hot, but this version isn't on a stick and it won't drip all over your hands.Strawberry … [Read more...] about Strawberry Shortcake Freezer Pie

Strawberry season is the perfect reason to make this delicious dessert! As if we really needed a reason to gobble this up. It's a southern twist on a strawberry shortcake using a delicious buttermilk biscuit. You can use the kind from a can or for the ambitiousyou can try the homemade biscuit recipe too!Buttermilk Biscuit Strawberry ShortcakeStrawberry season is … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake