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Local Dish has a recipe for beef sliders with provolone cheese and jalapeno peppers.

doing a lot more cooking at home because of the Corona virus So time for a fresh dinner idea in this week's local dish Brian in the ad department sees the prints are in the kitchen with delicious plans for North Carolina beef We're starting off with a pulled beef slider when we add a little provolone cheese and some jalapeno peppers I'm starving Okay we start with olive oil in the pan Then we salt and pepper both sides of the chuck roast and put that in the pan This is all going into a slow cooker So we're using the aluminum crockpot itself on the stove seared brown the meat on all signs and we removed the beef and saw tastes of chopped onions for a few minutes adding salt and pepper And then we had some garlic and cook it until it becomes fragrant handsome red wine to deglaze the pan  Then add beef stock Italian seasoning crushed red pepper flakes and fresh time Then I put the roast back into the crock pot and now I'm gonna put it in the crock pot and we are gonna cook it on low for eight hours Okay I'm not gonna hang around for eight hours for this way Already made You won about 1/2 hour before the meat's done we slowly saute sliced onions and peppers and some butter song tapper them and let them cook for about 20 minutes  I had some garlic powder and worst sister sauce at the end We've lightly toasted French baguettes for our slider buns Today we had a slice of provolone cheese thin Top it with our beef onions and peppers and we had some pickled jalapeno peppers to our sandwiches for a little bit of kick that we loosely cover the sandwiches with foil and put them in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese It's mostly but good but I'm not going I mean that's what one for the Beef Council Championship at the fair Margaret Howard from Fuckwit Verena I know you're a good cook and you did well  That's delicious That looks so good And now we all have a little more time to cook and try these recipes You confined the printable version of that recipe on w Oriel dot com Enter risk He's in the search box and you'll see the link next week Brian and Lisa are using North Carolina soy beans for

Local Dish: Pulled beef sliders

Local dish: Beef sliders

Longtime Local Dish photographer Terry Cantrell provided this recipe on the eve of his retirement.

EXACT CAUSE OF CROHN'S DISEASE BUT IT OFTEN RUNS IN FAMILIES. AND CURRENTLY THERE IS NO CURE. >>> LOCAL DISH IS BACK THIS WEEK WITH ANOTHER GREAT DINNER IDEA UP. A LONGTIME LOCAL DISH PHOTOGRAPHER TERRY CONTROL, ONE OF OUR FAVORITES, JUST RETIRED FROM WRAL. LISA PRINCE ASKED HIM FOR SOME HELP. >> TERRY RETIRES THIS MONTH. WE ASKED THEM TO CONTRIBUTE A RECIPE. BUT TERRY IS NOT HERE. BUT THIS IS TERRY'S RECIPE. >> WE START WITH OLIVE OIL IN THE PAN AND SAUTI, RED ONION AND CHOPPED MUSHROOMS FOR ABOUT FOUR MINUTES. WE HAD IN SOME NORTH CAROLINA SPINACH AND DICED TOMATOES PER WE COMBINE IT AND LET IT SIMMER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. WE HAD TO THE COUNTER AND LAY A READY BAKED LASAGNA NOODLES, SPINACH MAKE SURE IN HIS CHEESE. I CALLED TERRY TO GET ADVICE. >> DON'T GET TOO STRICT WITH THINGS UP A LOT OF GARLIC IN IT. >> WE LOADED UP WITH MOZZARELLA AND PARMESAN CHEESE ARE COVERED WITH FOIL AND BAKE IT AT 350 DEGREES FOR 45 MINUTES AND UNCOVERED AND THEY GET FOR ANOTHER 25 MINUTES. >> THAT'S GOOD. THE CHEESE. THE COTTAGE CHEESE. >> IT IS SURPRISING. >> YEAH, CREAMY AND DELICIOUS. TERRY? I'M GOING TO MISS YOU. >> ROLLING. >> HAVE SOME FOR LASAGNA SOMETIME. >>> LOAD IT UP FOR GARLIC, WHILE THAT RECIPES ON WRAL.COM. GO TO RECIPES IN THE SEARCH BOX. LISA AND BRIAN WILL SHARE BEEF

Local Dish: Cantrell's lasagna

Brian Shrader and Ag Department's Lisa Prince show us some great dinner ideas using North Carolina foods. This week, a taste of Mexico with NC pork! With Avocado oil, green chilies, garlic, onion, andouille sausage and pulled pork, chicken stock, chick peas, salsa verde and recaito, it's a flavorful dish bursting with zesty spices. Add a little cilantro-red pepper powder, cumin, garlic powder, white pepper and even pork rinds for a little crunch! 


Local Dish: Andouille & Pulled Pork Pozole Verde

Local Dish: Andouille pulled pork pozole verde

We have another award-winning recipe from the North Carolina State Fair! This recipe comes from Gayle Braley of Apex -- who's using pecans for breakfast! With zucchini, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, chopped NC pecans and a warm, sweet pecan glaze, this breakfast bread is like having dessert to start your day!

Local Dish: Pecan praline breakfast bread

Ag Department's Lisa Prince remembered Brian Shrader's birthday -- surprising him with a sweet way to use sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes, cream of coconut, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and all spice combined to make a unique sundae. Drizzle with hot fudge and top with salty pretzels.

Local Dish: Buckeye Sundae

Each year, the North Carolina State Fair has special cooking contests. This month we're featuring some of the blue-ribbon winners from last year. Brian Shrader and Lisa Prince are starting with a delicious dessert.

Local dish: Cinnamon Apple Doughnut Delight

Brian Shrader shares one of his personal favorite southern recipes: Sausage, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, eggplant and onion, garnished with avocado, cherry tomatoes and creamy aioli. 

Local dish: Sausage sheet pan with roasted sweet potatoes and creamy aioli

We're sharing some WRAL family favorites all this month on Local Dish. Lisa Prince and Brian Shrader show you how Joe Fisher's family celebrates with a special cake.

Local Dish: Ice cream cake

This tortilla with North Carolina salsa is a quick, kid-friendly meal courtesy of Renee Chou's daughter, Elsa.

Local Dish: Elsa's Wrap

These hushpuppies are a unique way to use fresh North Carolina crab.

Local Dish: Crab hushpuppies

These wonton bites are a crunchy treat featuring North Carolina beef.

Local Dish: Beef wonton bites

These sweet potato-turkey meatballs are an alternative to the appetizer's typical recipe. 

Local Dish: Sweet potato meatballs 

Serve this savory cheese ball with crackers or vegetables over the holidays. 

Local Dish: Holiday cheese ball

This pumpkin treat is a sweet alternative to pumpkin pie.

Local Dish: Pumpkin dessert

Pecan cheesecake can complete a table on Thanksgiving. 

Local Dish: Pecan cheesecake

This grilled pork tenderloin with a muscadine fig sauce offers meat-lovers another option for Thanksgiving dinner. 

Local Dish: Grilled pork tenderloin

This harvest soup has a little bit of everything.

Local Dish: Harvest soup

Local Dish: Roasted cabbage

This is an easy side dish using local leafy greens. 

Sautéed boy choy 

This stir fry with chicken is filled with vegetables that are good for fall.

Local Dish: Stir fry

This recipe with fresh apples gives you a taste of the N.C. State Fair.

Local Dish: Churros

Apples are front and center in this roasted chicken salad. 

Local Dish: Apple cider salad

Combine North Carolina apples with diced bacon for a bite-sized treat.

Local Dish: Apple bacon bites

A salsa with three different types of apples makes a sweet and savory side.

Local Dish: Apple salsa

Summer is coming to an end, so this panzanella uses fresh North Carolina summertime vegetables.