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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  • Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam

    Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam

    Sweet, smoky, savory, and bursting with rich blackberry flavor, this Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam is the perfect balance of rustic comfort and gourmet sophistication. Thick-cut bacon is slowly…

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  • Calabacitas con Queso Tamales

    Inspired by the beloved Mexican dish Calabacitas con Queso, these tamales celebrate the fresh flavors of summer with tender zucchini, sweet Roma tomatoes, serrano peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro,…

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  • Bubble Shrimp with Orange Glaze

    These restaurant-style Bubble Shrimp feature succulent jumbo shrimp encased in an incredibly light, airy shell that puffs into delicate golden bubbles during frying. The crisp potato starch coating…

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  • Creole Cornbread

    Creole Cornbread

    Moist, cheesy, and full of Louisiana flavor, this Creole Cornbread transforms traditional cornbread into a hearty side dish that’s equally at home beside a bowl of gumbo as…

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  • Steakhouse Shrimp & Crab Rockefeller Bake

    Inspired by the signature seafood dishes served in America’s finest steakhouses, this Steakhouse Shrimp & Crab Rockefeller Bake combines succulent shrimp, sweet jumbo lump crab, tender spinach, and…

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  • Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad

    Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad

    Everything you love about a classic Italian grinder—savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and tangy peppers—is tossed with tender cheese tortellini in a bright, creamy grinder dressing.…

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  • Cinnamon Cheesecake Mousse

    Smooth, light, and irresistibly creamy, this Cinnamon Cheesecake Mousse combines rich cream cheese, fresh whipped cream, warm cinnamon, buttery vanilla, and subtle baking spices into a luscious no-bake…

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  • Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pie

    Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pie

    Silky, bright, and beautifully balanced, this Lemon Curd Cheesecake Pie pairs a Toasted Butter Pecan Cookie Crust with an exceptionally creamy lemon cheesecake filling made with real lemon…

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  • Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne

    Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne

    Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne combines juicy, golden-seared chicken with perfectly cooked penne, tender baby spinach, and a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce accented by bright lemon, garlic, and briny…

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  • Brown Butter Pecan Pie Cheesecake Cobbler Cake

    Imagine the irresistible flavors of classic pecan pie, rich New York-style cheesecake, and buttery Southern cobbler coming together in one unforgettable dessert. Toasted brown butter infuses the tender…

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