Mummy Dogs

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Mummy Dogs Recipe by Hillshire FarmR Brand from All Recipes.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings (34 dogs)

Ingredients

32 Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies
1 (8 ounce) can of refrigerated crescent dough roll
mustard or ketchup, if desired
Edible eyes, optional

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Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Unroll the dough, and separate it at perforations, creating 4 rectangles. Press perforations to seal.
With a knife or pizza cutter cut each rectangle lengthwise into 8 strips making a total of 32 strips.
Wrap one strip of dough around each Lit’l Smokies stretching the dough slightly to look like bandages, leaving the tip exposed to create a face. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Draw features on the tip of Lit’l Smokies to create a face. Another alternative is to use edible eyes.
Serve with mustard or ketchup, if desired.

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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

6 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup sour cream
½ cup scallions
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Preheat a skillet and Dutch oven to medium heat.
In the skillet, cook the bacon for 5 minutes on each side.
Chop up the crispy bacon and save the grease.
Peel and cube the potatoes, onion, carrots and garlic.
In the Dutch oven, add the onion, carrots, and garlic in butter and bacon grease and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the potatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Once at a rolling boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the chopped bacon, heavy cream, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
Finish cooking for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with cheese, sour cream, and scallions.
Serve the loaded potato soup warm and enjoy

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9 North Carolina Food and Beverage Chains

Pepsi (New Bern, NC)

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In 1893, Pharmacist Caleb Bradgam began experimenting with soft drink concoctions for his friends and patrons to sample. One of Caleb’s beverages was “Brad’s Drink” which was eventually renamed to Pepsi-Cola in 1898. In 1902, he applied for a trademark and formed the Pepsi-Cola company. As of 2024, Pepsi has a net worth of $226.74 billion and is one of the most well-known of the NC chains.

Krispy Kreme (Winston Salem, NC)

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During the Great Depression in 1937, Owner Vernon Rudolph founded Krispy Kreme, another one of the most famous chains. Rudolph bought a year-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building, and began selling to local grocery stores. That year, Vernon opened his store in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem is where his favorite cigarette company, Camel Cigarettes, is headquartered. The first international location was in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. As of 2024, there are now 1,400 locations and it operates in the United States, Canada, and over 36 other countries across the world and is one of the most popular North Carolina food and beverages.

Cheerwine (Salisbury, NC)

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In 1917, Lewis D. Peeler founded “the oldest continuing soft drink company still operated by the same family,” in Salisbury, North Carolina. Cheerwine officially became a registered trademark in 1926. Cheerwine began partnering with NASCAR, Krispy Kreme, and Old Carolina Barbeque, getting the name out to the public.

Hardee’s (Greenville, NC)

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Wilber Hardee, the founder of Hardee’s, began with his namesake restaurant in Greenville in 1960. A year later, Wilber expanded, opening a location in Rocky Mount as the first company store. At the end of the 1960’s, the corporation had expanded to almost 200 restaurants with its first international location being in West Germany.

Mt. Olive Pickle Company (Mount Olive, NC)

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In 1926, Shikrey Baddour founded the largest independent pickle company in the United States. It started in the mid-1920s when Baddour, a Lebanese immigrant, wanted to find a way to use wasted cucumber crops. This idea did not go as planned, leaving Baddour with no buyers, but by 1926 he began coming up with a new plan. The Mt. Olive Pickle Company became formally established when Baddour connected with the Mount Olive business people, led by Headley Morris Cox.

Texas Pete (Winston-Salem, NC)

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Don’t let the name fool you… Winston-Salem is the birthplace of Texas Pete. In 1929, Sam Garner, the operator of the Dixie Pig barbecue stand, introduced Texas Pete. After customers began asking for a spicier sauce, his son, Thad Garner, developed the hot sauce we know today. The original name “Mexican Joe,” was shut down by his father, saying the name should be American.

Biscuitville (Graham, NC)

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The idea of Biscuitville came to Maurice Jennings in 1966 with the first official Biscuitville opening in Danville, VA in 1975. The original concept was a Pizza restaurant named Pizzaville in Burlington in 1967. Maurice wanted a way to have the business work for morning hours so he started offering made-from-scratch biscuits, a Jennings family recipe. Eventually, the biscuits began selling more than the pizzas. As of April 2024, there are over 82 Biscuitville locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Bojangles (Charlotte, NC)

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Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas of Charlotte, North Carolina developed the concept of Bojangles in 1977. Bojangles became popular after being the only restaurant to remain open during Hurricane Hugo. The chain has restaurants in 17 US states, Honduras, Grand Caymen Island, Jamaica, Mexico, and China. Ot’s home state of North Carolina has the largest number of chains with 353 restaurants.

Cook Out (Greensboro, NC)

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Cookout was founded in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina by Morris Reaves. He remains the owner of Cook Out with his son, Jeremy Reaves, serving as the CEO. As of November 2022, there are 326 locations across ten states, primarily in the Southeast. Bojangles is the most recent of the food and beverages but has risen to popularity across the state.

Bright Leaf Hot Dogs (Smithfield, NC)

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Originally the Carolina Packing Company, Bright Leaf Hot Dogs was founded in Smithfield, North Carolina by John A. Jones Senior. Bright Leaf Hot Dogs is a family-owned business that was founded in 1939. The name “Bright Leaf” is a nod to North Carolina’s agriculture and tobacco industries.

Applesauce Cinnamon Bread

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Applesauce Bread Recipe by Tracey Jo Schley from Taste of Home.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well.
Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cloves.
Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
Pour into a greased 8×4-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350°F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Potato Skin Bites

Potato Skin Bites Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro from Delish.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

3 Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Sour cream, for serving
3 green onions, thinly sliced

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F and slice potatoes into ½” coins
In a bowl, toss the potato rounds in olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.
Place the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes; until lightly brown and tender. Flip halfway through.
Top each potato with cheese and bacon. Broil until melted; approximately 2 minutes.
Top with sour cream and green onions for garnish. Enjoy!

Antipasto Potato Salad

Antipasto Potato Salad Recipe by Olivia Mack McCool from Delish.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 lb. baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
Kosher salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1 heaping tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 (12-oz.) jar of marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
4 oz. mozzarella balls, halved
1 (3.8-oz.) jar sliced black olives
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup sliced soppressata or pepperoni
Small handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped
Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped

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Directions

In a pot, cover potatoes with water and season with salt.
Bring the water to a boil and cook for about 12-15 minutes or until done. The potatoes should be easily pierced with a knife.
In a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, pepper and 1 tsp salt.
Drain the potatoes and add to the dressing while still hot. Let cool for 20 minutes.
Add onion, artichokes, mozzarella, olives, tomatoes, soppressata, basil, and parsley.

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Acorn Donut Holes

Acorn Donut Holes Recipe by Amy from Mom Spark.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: N/A

Servings: 20-25 servings

Ingredients

Store-Bought donut holes (Regular, Pumpkin Spice or cinnamon)
Nutella or Chocolate frosting
Fall sprinkles
Pretzel sticks

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Directions

Dump the fall sprinkles into a small bowl. Lay down wax paper to set the “acorns” on.
Melt Nutella or chocolate frosting in the microwave in a small, deep bowl; for approximately 15-20 seconds or until melted.
Dip each donut hole halfway into the Nutella, then dip in sprinkles.
Place a stick pretzel, broken in half, into the top of the “acorn.”
Let them cook on wax paper. Enjoy!

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Creamed Spinach

Creamed Spinach Recipe by Sam Hu from Ahead of Thyme.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 ½ lb. fresh spinach (3 bunches), stems removed
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ tablespoon all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Directions

Cut the spinach in half and cook in a large pot of boiling water until wilted; approximately 30 seconds. Rinse the spinach under cold water until cool enough to handle. Drain it in a colander and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat until bubbly, about 1-2 minutes. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant; approximately 2 minutes.
Add flour and stir to combine. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir constantly and turn the heat down to medium. Simmer until smooth and thickened; approximately 4-5 minutes—season with salt and pepper.
Stir in spinach and combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fully combined and heated through.
Serve warm and top with parmesan, if desired.

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Honey Walnut Shrimp

Honey Walnut Shrimp Recipe by Yumna Jawad from Feel Good Foodie.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Candied walnuts

½ cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons cane sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons water

Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp
3 tablespoons arrowroot starch
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil

Honey Sauce

2 tablespoons avocado mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For Serving

Rice
Shredded green cabbage
Green onions

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Directions

In a non-stick skillet on medium heat, add butter, walnuts, sugar, and water.
Stir until all the sugar melts and the walnuts are coated in the sugar mixture; approximately 5 minutes.
Transfer onto a sheet of parchment paper and separate the nuts right away. Allow the nuts to harden and wipe down the skillet.
In a bowl, toss the shrimp in arrowroot starch, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine until evenly coated.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and cook the shrimp. Turn occasionally until they are fully cooked; approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk together the avocado mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to combine. Add the candied walnuts on top.
Serve the shrimp on top of cooked rice and shaved green cabbage, sesame seeds, and green onions.

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Blooming Onion

Blooming Onion Recipe by Sloane Layton from The Pioneer Woman.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 2-4 servings

Ingredients

Onion:

1 large yellow onion
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying

Dipping sauce:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp ketchup
1/2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp dried oregano leaves
Pinch of cayenne pepper

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Directions

Prepare the onion: Cut ½ inch off the top and peel the outer layer. Trim the dried root but keep the base intact. Slice the onion from top to bottom, about 16 cuts, stopping before the root. Separate the petals gently with your fingers and soak the onion in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Make the dipping sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
Prepare the flour mixture: In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, pepper, and cayenne.
Fry the onion: Heat oil to 375°F in a large pot. Remove the onion from the buttermilk, let it drip, and coat it with the flour mixture, making sure all the petals are covered.
Fry and serve: Fry the onion, cut-side down for 3-4 minutes, flip, and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and serve with dipping sauce.

Mummy Dogs

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Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

9 North Carolina Food and Beverage Chains

Pepsi (New Bern, NC)

Krispy Kreme (Winston Salem, NC)

Cheerwine (Salisbury, NC)

Hardee’s (Greenville, NC)

Mt. Olive Pickle Company (Mount Olive, NC)

Texas Pete (Winston-Salem, NC)

Biscuitville (Graham, NC)

Bojangles (Charlotte, NC)

Cook Out (Greensboro, NC)

Bright Leaf Hot Dogs (Smithfield, NC)

Applesauce Cinnamon Bread

Ingredients

Directions

Potato Skin Bites

Ingredients

Directions

Antipasto Potato Salad

Ingredients

Directions

Acorn Donut Holes

Ingredients

Directions

Creamed Spinach

Ingredients

Directions

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Ingredients

Directions

Blooming Onion

Ingredients

Directions

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