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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  • Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

    Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

    Tender jumbo shrimp in a rich, savory cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, spinach, basil, and a touch of lemon. White wine adds depth and acidity, while…

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  • Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp Carbonara

    Shrimp Carbonara is a rich yet surprisingly light pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp bacon, and perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a silky Parmesan and egg sauce. Rather…

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  • Whipped Basil Butter

    Blanching fresh basil before blending locks in its brilliant emerald-green color and creates an exceptionally smooth, vibrant herb butter. Whipping the butter in a stand mixer incorporates air,…

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  • Championship BBQ Pie

    Championship BBQ Pie combines smoked pulled pork, creamy smoked mac and cheese, crispy fried onions, tangy Carolina-style barbecue sauce, and a jalapeño buttermilk cornbread crust in one dramatic…

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  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Tortilla Bake

    Creamy Chicken, Bacon, and Cheddar Wrapped in Golden Flour Tortillas This crowd-friendly tortilla bake combines tender chicken, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and sour cream inside…

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  • Sous Vide Corn, Jalapeño & Feta Egg Bites

    These tender sous vide egg bites combine sweet corn, jalapeño, scallions, tangy feta, and fresh cilantro with a creamy egg-and-cottage-cheese base. Cooking them gently in 4-ounce Mason jars…

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  • Mediterranean Green Olive & Herb Hummus

    Mediterranean Green Olive & Herb Hummus

    This vibrant Mediterranean-inspired hummus combines creamy chickpeas and tahini with buttery Castelvetrano olives, briny Manzanilla olives, fresh parsley, cilantro, capers, jalapeño, garlic, and bright lemon. It falls somewhere…

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  • Quick Pickled Red Onions

    Quick Pickled Red Onions

    These quick pickled red onions are bright, crisp, tangy, and just sweet enough to soften the sharp edge of the vinegar without turning them into a sweet pickle.…

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  • Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oatmeal

    This single-serving steel-cut oatmeal uses the pot-in-pot method for easy preparation and cleanup. Whole milk gives the oats a creamy texture while allowing their naturally nutty flavor and…

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  • Instant Pot Creamy Breakfast Oatmeal

    Instant Pot Creamy Breakfast Oatmeal

    This simple, creamy oatmeal is prepared using the pot-in-pot method, which prevents scorching and makes cleanup easy. The oats cook in whole milk with Splenda, powdered creamer, and…

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