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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  • Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad

    This vibrant summer pasta salad transforms classic tomato bruschetta into a satisfying main dish or side. Ripe cherry tomatoes are lightly salted to release their juices, then marinated…

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  • Summer No Bake Lasagna

    Tender lasagna sheets are layered with creamy stracciatella, sautéed zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil. These elegant open lasagna stacks are lighter than…

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  • Green Olive Hummus Dip

    Green Olive Hummus Dip

    Creamy, silky hummus blended with buttery Castelvetrano olives, tahini, fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon, then finished with whole Castelvetrano olives, fragrant parsley, flaky sea salt, and a generous…

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  • Fresh Basil Oil

    Fresh Basil Oil

    This all-purpose basil oil is designed for everyday cooking and finishing. A blend of light olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil allows the fresh basil flavor to shine…

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  • Ultimate Breakfast Egg Quesadilla

    Ultimate Breakfast Egg Quesadilla

    This upgraded breakfast quesadilla combines a crisp, buttery tortilla with fluffy, perfectly cooked eggs, sweet caramelized tomatoes, wilted spinach, melted Monterey Jack and sharp cheddar cheeses, and cool,…

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  • Smoky Chipotle Pickled Eggs

    These smoky, tangy refrigerator pickled eggs combine the rich heat of chipotle peppers in adobo with toasted spices, garlic, charred onion, and a balanced blend of white vinegar…

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  • Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce

    Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce

    Devil’s Spit A1 Smash Sauce is a bold, creamy burger sauce with the perfect balance of tang, smoke, and just enough heat. Built around the unmistakable flavor of…

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  • Roasted Garlic Steakhouse Cream Sauce

    Roasted Garlic Steakhouse Cream Sauce

    A rich, velvety roasted garlic cream sauce with a silky texture, deep savory flavor, and a bright finish from fresh lemon juice. Prepared entirely in a Vitamix, this…

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  • Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites

    Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites

    These Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites combine smoky pepperoni, tangy pepperoncini peppers, crisp red onions, garlic, and a perfectly balanced pickling brine for an irresistible appetizer. Inspired by the…

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  • Coastal Clam Chowder Linguine

    Few pantry ingredients are as surprisingly versatile as a quality can of New England clam chowder. Combined with bacon, garlic, shallots, white wine, and fresh seafood, it transforms…

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