Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Recipe by Amanda Tarlton from TasteofHome.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3-4 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large carrots, cut into chunks
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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Directions

  1. Prepare the roast: Coat the roast with flour, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. Layer the vegetables: Place carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  3. Add the roast: Place the browned roast over the vegetables.
  4. Season and cook: Combine broth, thyme, basil, and garlic powder; pour over the roast. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
  5. Serve: Remove roast and vegetables to a serving platter. Strain cooking juices to serve as a gravy if desired.
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Peppermint Milkshake

Peppermint Milkshake

Peppermint Milkshake

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: n/a

Serving size: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • Whipped cream
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Directions

  1. Combine milk, vanilla ice cream, peppermint, vanilla extract, and peppermint crushed candy in a blender and blend until smooth. This should take approximately 30 seconds.
  2. Pour and top the peppermint milkshake with whipped cream and extra crushed peppermint (optional).
  3. Serve and enjoy!
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Orange Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Orange Cranberry Glazed Meatballs

Orange Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatballs

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Orange Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatballs Recipe by John Mitzewich from AllRecipes.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds ground turkey
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup canned jellied cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced Fresno pepper
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Directions

  1. Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, poultry seasoning, garlic salt, onion powder, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir in 1 beaten egg, milk, and bread crumbs. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Form and Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Roll the turkey mixture into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Place meatballs in a single layer in the skillet and brown on all sides, flipping occasionally. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking sheet and set aside.
  3. Make Cranberry Glaze: In the same skillet over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, and chicken broth. Stir in chopped jalapeño and Fresno peppers.
  4. Finish Cooking Meatballs: Add the browned meatballs to the skillet with the glaze. Reduce heat to medium-low, cooking until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the glaze thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve Warm: Enjoy these spiced turkey meatballs with cranberry glaze as a festive appetizer or main dish!
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Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese

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Apple and Bacon Grilled Cheese Recipe from Food Network.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds assorted tomatoes (heirloom, vine, and plum)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 small onions, sliced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1-quart chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
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Directions

Bacon, Apple, and Cheddar Grilled Cheese

  1. Assemble Sandwiches: Spread Dijon mustard on 4 slices of country white bread. Layer with sliced cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, and thin slices of Granny Smith apple. Top with 4 more slices of bread.
  2. Cook Sandwiches: Butter the outsides of the sandwiches. In a skillet over medium-low heat, cook each sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  3. Serve with Roasted Tomato Soup (recipe below).

Roasted Tomato Soup

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 450°F.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Core and halve larger tomatoes, leaving cherry tomatoes whole.
  3. Sauté in Roasting Pan: In a flameproof roasting pan over medium-high heat, drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil and add the tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Cook, stirring gently, until the garlic is browned (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Roast: Place the pan in the oven and roast until the tomatoes caramelize, about 20-30 minutes.
  5. Simmer Soup: Transfer the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and onions to a large stockpot (reserve cherry tomatoes for garnish). Add 3 cups chicken stock, 2 bay leaves, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the liquid reduces by one-third, about 15-20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
  6. Blend and Finish: Add fresh basil to the pot, then blend until smooth using an immersion blender (or blend in batches in a regular blender). Adjust thickness by adding up to 1 cup of additional chicken stock. Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve: Divide the soup among bowls, garnish with roasted cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with olive oil.
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Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

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Mashed Potatoes Recipe by Natasha Kravchuk from Natashas Kitchen.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs russet potatoes, (12 medium) peeled
  • 1 1/4 cups hot milk, (use 1 to 1/4 cups) we used whole milk
  • 16 Tbsp unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature (not melted)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste (we used sea salt)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped for garnish (optional)
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Directions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel and rinse the potatoes in cold water. If they’re very large, cut them in half. For extra smoothness, remove any small knots with a spoon or potato peeler.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot (5 Qt+) and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then cook partially covered for 20-25 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife. Avoid overcooking.
  3. Drain and Mash: Drain potatoes well and transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer. Using a whisk attachment, mash the potatoes lightly by hand first, then begin mixing on low speed for 30 seconds.
  4. Add Milk and Butter: Slowly drizzle in 1 to 1 1/4 cups of hot milk to reach your preferred texture, increasing the mixer speed to medium. Add softened butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, allowing a few seconds between each addition.
  5. Season and Serve: Once fluffy, add 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste. Serve warm!
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Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Recipe by Lauren Allen from Tastes Better From Scratch.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Serving size: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust (9-inch, deep dish, unbaked)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15-ounce can of canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree
  • 12-ounce can of evaporated milk
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. In a large bowl beat the eggs and pumpkin together. 
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves. Add to the pumpkin mixture.
  4. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Carefully pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. 
  5. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. 
  6. Reduce temperature to 350° F and bake for 40 to 50 minutes longer, or until the pie is set. 
  7. Check for doneness by giving the pie a gentle wiggle. The center may jiggle just a tiny bit but it will continue to set up as it cools.
  8. Allow the pumpkin pie to cool completely on a wire rack. 
  9. Serve with whipped cream and caramel pecan topping, if desired.
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Stuffing

Stuffing

Easy Stuffing Recipe

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Stuffing Recipe by Holly from Spend with Pennies.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 55 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 small yellow onions diced
  • 4 ribs celery diced
  • ⅔ cup butter
  • 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon ground sage
  • black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 12 cups dry bread cubes
  • 2 to 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dry parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs sage, thyme, and rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dry herbs
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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and poultry seasoning (and rosemary if using). Reduce the temperature to medium-low and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, onion mixture, parsley, and fresh herbs.
  4. Pour 1 cup of broth overtop and toss the cubes. Add the remaining broth, a little bit at a time until cubes are moist (but not soggy) and gently toss. You may not need all of the broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Place the bread mixture in a baking dish, dot with additional butter if desired, and cover.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes, uncover, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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Productions

Productions

North Carolina Movie and TV Show Productions

One Tree Hill (Wilmington, NC)

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Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, One Tree Hill was filmed in several locations, including near the battleship USS North Carolina and the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. The series premiered to 2.5 million viewers, quickly growing to 3.3 million by its second week. Notably, One Tree Hill was one of only three shows to increase its viewership in the second episode of the 2003-2004 season.

Dirty Dancing (Lake Lure, NC)

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Dirty Dancing, the 1987 American romantic drama, was primarily filmed in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Additionally, scenes were shot in Mountain Lake, Virginia, with meticulous editing to create the illusion of a single location. In Lake Lure, filming took place at Camp Chimney Rock, a former Boy Scout camp.

Outer Banks (Wilmington, NC)

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Outer Banks is set and filmed in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Although co-creator Jones Pae initially envisioned Wilmington as a filming location, Netflix chose not to due to House Bill 2 legislation. Wilmington didn’t appear in the series until the fourth season in 2023. Additionally, the show filmed in Charleston, South Carolina, and Morocco. Outer Banks the TV show is one of the more popular North Carolina productions.

A Walk To Remember (Wilmington, NC)

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A Walk To Remember, filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, took over 39 days during the summer of 2001. Because of this, the production utilized sets shared with Dawson’s Creek, including the school, hospital, and Landon’s home.

The Hunger Games (Western North Carolina)

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Filming for The Hunger Games primarily took place in North Carolina in 2012. Because of North Carolina law, Lionsgate acquired $8 million in tax breaks for filming in North Carolina. DuPont State Forest in North Carolina became the scene for District 12. Charlotte, Asheville, and Shelby were amongst other locations where filming took place in North Carolina.

Eastbound & Down (Shelby and Wilmington, NC)

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Eastbound & Down takes place in Shelby, North Carolina, but filming occurred in Wilmington (NC), Myrtle Beach (SC), and Puerto Rico. The show premiered on February 15th, 2009, and concluded on November 17th, 2013.

Forrest Gump (Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina)

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Filming for Forrest Gump mainly took place in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The 1994 film was an adaptation of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom. North Carolina filming locations included Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, and the Biltmore Estate.

Talladega Nights (Charlotte, NC)

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Talladega Nights is set in both North Carolina and Alabama and except for one week of shooting, all filming occurred in North Carolina in 2006. Talladega Nights is one of the most notable North Carolina productions with most of the filming occurring in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. Filming locations include the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Rockingham Speedway, and Concord, North Carolina.

Bull Durham (Durham, NC)

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Bull Durham is based around the Durham Bulls baseball team and Durham, North Carolina. The 1988 film is based on the experiences of minor-league baseball from the viewpoint of writer/director Ron Shelton. Filming for Bull Durham took place in Durham Athletic Park and various other locations around Durham.

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Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

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Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe by Trish from Mom on Timeout.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked (or other tubular pasta)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
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Directions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 3 qt or 4 qt baking dish.
  2. Combine Cheeses: Mix your shredded cheeses in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until 1 minute shy of al dente (follow package instructions). Drain, place in a large bowl, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and stir. Set aside.
  4. Make the Cheese Sauce:
    1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
    2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, until bubbly and golden.
    3. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until bubbles form, and cook for 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Add 2 cups of shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add another 2 cups and whisk until creamy and thick.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the cooled pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
  6. Assemble: Pour half of the mac and cheese into your baking dish. Top with 2 cups of shredded cheese, then add the remaining mac and cheese on top.
  7. Make the Topping: In a small bowl, mix panko crumbs, Parmesan, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  8. Bake: Bake for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Serve hot!
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Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey

Thanksgiving Turkey

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Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe by Lauren Allen from Tastes Better from Scratch.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 12-20 pound turkey*
  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 1 apple (your favorite kind), quartered
  • .75 ounce container of fresh rosemary*
  • .75 ounce container of fresh thyme*
  • .75 ounce container of fresh sage*
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Directions

  1. Thaw the Turkey: For a frozen turkey, allow 24 hours of thawing time in the fridge for every 5 pounds. For extra safety, add an extra day.
  2. Prepare for Roasting: Take the thawed turkey out of the fridge 1 hour before roasting to let it reach room temperature. Adjust your oven rack to center the turkey, and preheat the oven to 325°F.
  3. Make Herb Butter: Mix room-temperature butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon each of fresh chopped rosemary and thyme, and ½ tablespoon of sage. Save remaining herbs for stuffing.
  4. Prep Turkey: Remove the packaging and take out the neck and giblets (reserve for gravy or discard). Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
  5. Season and Stuff: Season the turkey cavity with salt and pepper. Fill with quartered lemon, onion, apple, and extra herbs.
  6. Add Butter Under the Skin: Gently loosen the skin above the breasts and spread a few tablespoons of herb butter underneath.
  7. Set Up in the Pan: Tuck the wings under the bird and place it on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
  8. Butter the Exterior: Soften the remaining herb butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Brush it over the entire turkey, including the legs and wings.
  9. Roast the Turkey: Roast at 325°F for about 13-15 minutes per pound. Insert a thermometer in the thigh and breast; it should reach 165°F. (If removed at 160°F, it will continue cooking under foil to reach 165°F.)
  10. Tip: Check halfway through roasting. Once the skin is golden, cover the top with foil to prevent overcooking. Alternatively, start with foil tented and remove during the last hour for browning.
  11. Rest and Carve: Let the turkey rest for 20-30 minutes before carving. Reserve drippings for gravy.
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