My Mama's NC Kitchen
NC Eat & Play's My Mama's NC Kitchen

Bringing dining back home.

Easy-to-FOLLOW southern-INSPIRED recipes

NC Eat & Play's My Mama's NC Kitchen

Bringing dining back home.

EASY-TO-FOLLOW SOUTHERN-INSPIRED RECIPES

“Megan was by far my most picky eater.”

Recipes

The Butcher’s Market taught me to reverse sear my ribeye

The Butcher’s Market taught me to reverse sear my ribeye

Megan joins The Butcher's Market for a special My Mama's NC Kitchen episode and cooks with their Training Manager, Kenneth Wilkins in their Raleigh kitchen. Kenneth takes Megan through why the ribeye is the world's most popular meat selection and how reverse searing...

The Best Key Lime Pie Recipe

The Best Key Lime Pie Recipe

Key lime pie is one of the most refreshing desserts in existence, and I can't get enough of this recipe that changed my life forever! When my second son was born, one of my good friends and local bloggers, Beck of @beckeatsworld, brought our family dinner. Beck is a...

Pear & Honey Lavender Cheerwine Upside-Down Tart

Pear & Honey Lavender Cheerwine Upside-Down Tart

My Mama's NC Kitchen is taking on a popular TikTok recipe hack with Cheerwine. Get Ready To Turn Your Pastries Upside Down! This perfect elegant brunch dish has Cheerwine-drenched pears, honey, and a fragrant lavender finish. I know what you're thinking: Where does my...

Apricot, Brie & Cherry Cheerwine Puff Pastry Bites

Apricot, Brie & Cherry Cheerwine Puff Pastry Bites

This Cheerwine-inspired recipe is easy, delicious, and FAST. Perfect for mamas on the go. Ready For A Recipe Hack For Your Next Party? Summer is the time for backyard gatherings and festive birthday and holiday parties. If you're like me and my mama, you're constantly...

Peach Burrata Flatbread

Peach Burrata Flatbread

It's peach season, and we are ready to celebrate in the kitchen and in the community! Did you know North Carolina is the seventh-highest producer of peaches in the country, and the town of Candor is titled the Peach Capital of NC? If you have some beautiful, juicy...

Grilled Kabobs w/The Butcher’s Market

Grilled Kabobs w/The Butcher’s Market

Kabobs are a staple in our home year-round, especially during the summer. I don't know about you, but the sweltering North Carolina heat makes me want to spend as little time cooking as possible. Kabobs are easy to whip up, toss on the grill, and enjoy with fresh...

Red, White and Berry Cherry Yogurt Bark

Red, White and Berry Cherry Yogurt Bark

Yogurt bark is an effortless, high-protein, and refreshingly cool snack that looks beautiful alongside that holiday weekend dessert spread. Make this delicious Cheerwine-inspired version for a fun snack while you prep for a Memorial Day barbecue or to serve your...

Dad’s Favorite Burgers ft. The Butcher’s Market

Dad’s Favorite Burgers ft. The Butcher’s Market

My dad loves burgers. The patty's flavor is most important to him, and he swears that a quality burger does not need a ton of seasoning. When we grill at home, we get the meat from The Butcher's Market and season it with salt, pepper, and their House Seasoning. Simple...

The Only French Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need

The Only French Toast Recipe You’ll Ever Need

My mama's French toast recipe will change the breakfast game for you forever. It's a bold statement, but you'll agree with me soon enough. Most of us already know how to make French toast. Dip bread in some eggs and throw it on the skillet. Simple enough, right?...

Cheerwine Salsa Fiesta Dip

Cheerwine Salsa Fiesta Dip

Cheerwine Salsa Fiesta Dip is the perfect party appetizer, layered with everything you want to dip a tortilla chip in. It's got the beans, taco-seasoned sour cream, guacamole, and, most importantly, Cheerwine salsa! Cheerwine was born in Salisbury, NC, and local...

Mother’s Day Meal With The Butcher’s Market : Salmon & Steak

Mother’s Day Meal With The Butcher’s Market : Salmon & Steak

The Mother's Day meal that will impress a special mom in your life with minimal effort: Salmon and Steak from The Butcher's Market! Not only can you cook these main dishes in less than 15 minutes, but you can also pair them with fabulous prepared sides. If there's one...

Cheerwine Frosted Brownies Recipe

Cheerwine Frosted Brownies Recipe

Are you looking for a quick timesaving recipe hack for sweet snacks? My mom and I are never shy about grabbing a boxed mix and jazzing it up with our favorite ingredients to create a unique wow factor. It may surprise you that our favorite way to indulge in Cheerwine...

Tailgating Done Easy with The Butcher’s Market

Tailgating Done Easy with The Butcher’s Market

I'm back in the kitchen (or should I say, in the backyard this time) with my mom. Thanks to The Butcher's Market, we get to share great ideas for spring tailgating - whether grilling in the backyard for game-watching on the sofa or outside with friends in the parking...

The Butcher’s Market’s Valentine’s Day Dinner

The Butcher’s Market’s Valentine’s Day Dinner

The Butcher's Market's Valentine’s Day Dinner is perfect for a romantic, high-quality meal at home. My mom and I recently picked up one of their dinner packages and found it easy to prepare. I know cooking with raw meat or seafood can be intimidating, but I promise...

Crispy Feta Rolls w/ Cheerwine Spicy Honey Sauce

Crispy Feta Rolls w/ Cheerwine Spicy Honey Sauce

Crispy feta rolls...what could be better? Crispy feta rolls dipped in a Cheerwine spicy honey sauce, that's what. I've been obsessed with Sigara Borek/Boregi since I tried it at a fantastic local restaurant in Cary called Bosphorus. A traditional Turkish dish, Sigara...

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