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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  • Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea

    Ginger, Lemon & Honey Tea is a bright, soothing infusion that balances gentle heat, citrus freshness, and natural sweetness. Fresh ginger adds a warming spice, lemon brings a…

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  • Moroccan Mint Tea

    Moroccan Mint Tea is a fragrant and refreshing blend of bold black tea, fresh mint leaves, and sugar. Known as “Maghrebi mint tea,” this traditional North African beverage…

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  • Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)

    Bubble Tea (Boba Tea)

    Bubble Tea, also known as boba tea, is a playful and refreshing beverage that combines strong brewed black tea, creamy half & half, sweet sugar syrup, and soft,…

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  • Thai Iced Tea

    Thai Iced Tea is a bold and refreshing beverage known for its deep amber color and luxurious sweetness. Traditionally made with strong brewed tea and sweetened condensed milk,…

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  • White Tea with Fennel

    This delicate white tea is infused with gently crushed fennel seeds, creating a subtly sweet, aromatic cup that supports digestion and relaxation. The floral notes of white tea…

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  • Dill Pickle Popper Bagels

    Dill Pickle Popper Bagels

    Dill Pickle Popper Bagels – Creamy, cheesy, bacon-y, and tangy with pickles! Air-fried to bubbly perfection and finished with a drizzle of hot honey, these bagels are a…

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  • Ginger Ale Marinated Grilled Pork Loin Chops

    From the Original Recipe Clipping GINGER ALE MARINADE Using ginger ale in a marinade gives grilled pork a wonderful, sweet flavor without having to grate fresh ginger. The…

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  • Cilantro Lime Rice

    Cilantro Lime Rice

    Fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in the Instant Pot with butter or oil, finished with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and bold Fiesta Lime Pepper. Slightly firmer texture…

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  • Pickled Okra

    Crisp okra spears pickled in a sweet-heat brine with garlic, Jalapeño, and chili flakes. The goal is bright acidity, noticeable sweetness, and a clean back-end heat—never mushy. Ingredients…

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  • Thai-Inspired Spicy Peanut Hummus

    Thai-Inspired Spicy Peanut Hummus

    This Thai-inspired spicy peanut hummus blends creamy chickpeas with rich peanut butter, bright lime, warming ginger, and a kick of sriracha. It’s smooth, savory, slightly tangy, and perfect…

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