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sweet potato burger on plate with side of tomatoes

NC Sweet Potatoes Add Flavor and Nourishment to Meals

Nearly 60% of the U.S. sweet potato supply is produced in North Carolina, with the majority grown in the coastal plain region. Sweet potatoes thrive in a hot, moist climate and rich, fertile…

Radish Roots and Greens Mellow When Cooked

Radishes have a pungent, peppery flavor that’s from compounds also present in mustard and horseradish. They’re often used to add a little spice to salads or stir-fries or garnish Mexican Cuisine.Even…

Dress to Impress: Elevate Your Spring Salads With Healthy Homemade Dressings

Contributed by Gabby Morgan, Nutrition Intern with N.C. Cooperative ExtensionAs the weather warms up and the growing season takes off, it is the perfect time for spring salads! But no salad is…

3 wraps with meat and lettuce inside them.

Build a Sandwich Wrap for a Quick and Balanced Meal

Sandwich wraps built with on-hand ingredients are easy to prepare for any meal. They travel well and are less likely to smush than bread-based sandwiches. One of my favorite wraps for an on-the-go…

Spring Forward With Garden Fresh Vegetables

Warm springtime breezes are energizing. When veggies and herbs emerge, it’s time to fully come out of hibernation. Revive your taste buds while enjoying fresh nutrients for the active seasons…

Hearty Soup Balanced Meal for Season

After finishing up Thanksgiving leftovers, the last thing you want is another heavy meal. The holiday season is the perfect time to cook up big batches of hearty soup, served with freshly baked bread…

Acorn Squash: Culinary Gem in Pumpkin Clan

It’s pumpkin season, with orange, green, yellow, white and even multi-colored beauties found at roadside stands and markets. Like all families, the pumpkin clan has members that hardly get any…

Home-made Dressing Freshens Up Summer Salads

As temperatures rise, so do cravings for fresh, cool foods. Melons, peaches and of course salad ingredients are at their in-season finest.Why not make a fresh dressing to add even more flavor to your…

Cluster of ripe and unripe blackberries on a leafy stem

Blackberry Fun Facts and Recipes in Lieu of the Upcoming NC Blackberry Festival

The 19th annual North Carolina Black Berry Festival will be held this Friday July 15th and Saturday July 16th in downtown Lenoir. In honor of the upcoming festival N.C. Cooperative Extension wanted…

Spiced Up Mushroom Beef Burgers Perfect for Cook-Outs

Grilling is a favorite summer activity and cooking method. The direct heat quickly sears the outside of food, producing a distinctively robust and smokey flavor.Any chef will tell you that favorite…