Carter Family Recipes

A collection for curious cooks.

Recipes to return to. Techniques to build on. A welcoming place to discover what to cook next.

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  • Brie and Raspberry Crostini with Caramelized Onions

    Brie and Raspberry Crostini with Caramelized Onions

    Crisp, olive oil–toasted baguette slices layered with warm, creamy brie and a glossy compote of deeply caramelized red onions, tart raspberries, balsamic vinegar, and fresh thyme. A delicate…

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  • No-Bake Cajun Shrimp Cheesecake

    An elegant no-bake appetizer featuring a buttery cracker-and-pecan crust topped with a creamy Cajun filling loaded with tender shrimp, fresh herbs, cucumber, lemon, and a gentle touch of…

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  • Super Creamy Jalapeño Sauce

    Silky, rich, and intensely jalapeño-forward, this creamy green sauce gets its luxurious texture without dairy, mayonnaise, or avocado. Tender jalapeños, onion, and garlic are blended in a Vitamix…

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  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake Squares

    Salted Caramel Cheesecake Squares

    Creamy vanilla cheesecake rests on a crisp toasted-pecan graham-cracker crust and is finished with a buttery homemade caramel and flaky sea salt. Reducing the sugar in the cheesecake…

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  • Spicy Honey Blue Cheese Sauce

    Spicy Honey Blue Cheese Sauce

    A thick, creamy blue cheese sauce balancing savory cheese, gentle honey sweetness, bright acidity, and clean cayenne heat. Part of the blue cheese is mashed into the base…

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  • Red Wine–Cherry Milkshake

    Red Wine–Cherry Milkshake

    ,A luxurious adult milkshake combining creamy vanilla ice cream, dark cherries, concentrated red wine, and a restrained splash of vodka. Rich, fruity, and gently boozy, it works equally…

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  • Creamy Muffuletta-Inspired Pickle Dip

    Creamy Muffuletta-Inspired Pickle Dip

    This creamy dip combines the bold flavors associated with a New Orleans muffuletta—briny olives, tangy giardiniera, provolone, garlic, peppers, and oregano—with crunchy dill pickles. Finely chopping and thoroughly…

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  • Pear and Cucumber Salad

    Pear and Cucumber Salad

    Crisp cucumber and juicy pear combine with sharp white cheddar, toasted pecans, and fresh chives in a bright honey-lemon dressing. Sweet, savory, tangy, and gently spicy, this refreshing…

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  • Potato-Crust Quiche

    Potato-Crust Quiche

    A crisp, savory potato crust surrounds a creamy filling of eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, bacon, chives and mozzarella. Baking and ricing the potatoes creates a relatively dry, sturdy…

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  • Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

    Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

    Sweet strawberries, tangy pickled jalapeños, and a touch of balsamic vinegar come together in a vibrant sweet-and-spicy jam with bright fruit flavor, lively pepper heat, and a deeper,…

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