WRAL's Local Dish

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Easy dessert for quarantine cooking
When you're feeding the crowd, you're probably looking for quick, simple recipes. WRAL at Home has an idea for you to try this weekend. Brian Shrader checked in with his Local Dish cooking partner Lisa Prince for an easy dessert -- using fresh North Carolina strawberries.

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

Local Dish: Andouille & Pulled Pork Pozole Verde
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: Pecan praline breakfast bread
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: Buckeye Sundae
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: Cinnamon Apple Doughnut Delight
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: Prosciutto and peas
A quick and easy dish that is a favorite of Elizabeth Gardner's daughter, Reese. This is perfect comfort food on a cold night. Serve with a salad and some crusty French bread. You can also add some of the pasta water to help thicken the sauce.

Local dish: Peach cobbler
Brian Sharder and Lisa Prince are sharing a delicious dessert from Mikaya Thurmond's family cookbook!

Local dish: Sausage sheet pan with roasted sweet potatoes and creamy aioli
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: Ice cream cake
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: Elsa's Wrap
This tortilla with North Carolina salsa is a quick, kid-friendly meal courtesy of Renee Chou's daughter, Elsa.

Local Dish: Crab hushpuppies
These hushpuppies are a unique way to use fresh North Carolina crab.

Local Dish: Beef wonton bites
These wonton bites are a crunchy treat featuring North Carolina beef.

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

Local dish: Breakfast casserole, southern style
Lisa and Brian take a southern twist on the classic breakfast comfort food.

Local Dish: Holiday cheese ball
Serve this savory cheese ball with crackers or vegetables over the holidays.

Local Dish: Pumpkin dessert
This pumpkin treat is a sweet alternative to pumpkin pie.

Local Dish: Pecan cheesecake
Pecan cheesecake can complete a table on Thanksgiving.