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North Carolina Traditional Beach Clam Bake
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* Cook Time: 3 hr 30 min
*Yield:: 8 to 12 servings

* 8 purple potatoes
* 8 ears corn
* 8 bulbs garlic
* 8 lobster tails
* 16 lobster claws
* 2 kielbasa, split and cut in 8 pieces
* 8 dozen hard-shell clams, such as cherrystone or littleneck
* 2 whole flounders, wrapped in aluminum foil with thyme, oil, and lemon slices
* 8 dozen oysters

Directions:
Dig a shallow pit in the sand and line with large stones. Gather driftwood from the beach and pile on top of the coals. Create a bonfire by burning the wood for 1 to 2 hours until the rocks are red hot. Rack off the ashes. Set 1 cinder block on each corner of the pit to form the base. Lay a barbecue grate (or a piece of steel) on top to make a table. Gather seaweed from the beach and place a thick layer on the metal.

Place the potatoes and corn on the rack, then cover with a thin layer of seaweed. Mound the lobster tails, claws and kielbasa evenly on top, then cover with another thin layer of seaweed. Set the clams and flounder on top and cover with another layer of seaweed. Finally, set the oysters on top, then cover with a thick layer of seaweed. The juice from the seafood will drip down and flavor the corn and potatoes. Cover the entire bake with burlap or a tarp soaked in seawater. The tarp traps in the seaweed steam and bakes the food. Keep the tarp wet by pouring seawater over the top if needed. Cook until the clams open and the lobster is bright red, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Freezable Breakfast Tacos - Easy Breakfast Idea

by Diane Watkins

Looking for a quick and easy way to tackle the breakfast rush? The key to eating a nutritious breakfast is planning ahead.
On busy days, it is great to have these in the freezer, ready to microwave and go.
1 dozen eggs ½ cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 package frozen hashbrowns 1 pound breakfast sausage 1 jar salsa 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese 20 flour tortillas medium size You will need parchment paper and ziplock bags for wrapping and freezing

1. Prepare the hashbrowns according to the package directions.
2. Fry the breakfast sausage.
3. Scramble the eggs with the milk and salt and pepper.
4. Mix the hashbrowns, sausage, and eggs in a large bowl.
5. Mix the cheeses.
6. On a square of wax paper, place one tortilla.
7. Place several tablespoons of hashbrown, sausage, and egg mixture onto the tortilla in a line, slightly off center. Amount used will depend on the size of your tortilla, but do not stuff too full.
8. Add a Tablespoon of salsa thinly along the top of the egg mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top of all.
9. Fold the ends gently in, then fold over one side and roll up.
10. Roll up in parchment paper, place into ziplock bag, and repeat with next tortilla.
11. Place the tortillas into the freezer.
12. When ready to eat, place tortilla into microwave on high for one minute. Add 1 minute for the second tortilla, and 30 seconds for each additional tortilla.

Now that you have tried this recipe, be creative. Perhaps stuff the tortillas with leftover mashed potatoes and roast beef. Try ham with macaroni and cheese. Use your imagination and your leftovers to create healthy breakfasts that can be ready in a minute. Enjoy!

Diane Watkins is a traditional style southern cook. She offers tips, recipes, and stories about growing up in the south at Easy Southern Cooking.


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