Nancie McDermott

Dec 20, 2024 | chapelhillmagazine.com | Nancie McDermott

Hoppin’ JohnAccording to Southern culinary tradition, setting yourself up for a new year filled with good fortune is as easy as savoring a spoonful of this rice-and-peas dish known as Hoppin’ John. Whether you cook the long-grain rice and field peas together in one pot, or combine cooked rice and peas in the serving bowl, partaking of this simple dish and a serving of long simmered greens assures you an on-going serving of good luck all through the coming year.

Jun 30, 2024 | carolinawoman.com | Brack Johnson |Nancie McDermott |Carrie Schloss |Fran Warde

Ripe, sweet fruit from Triangle farmers' markets is perfect as is: nakedly raw. Yet, to quote the playwright Oscar Wilde, "Nothing succeeds like excess." The following recipes from delish cookbooks skyrocket juicy produce into elevated territory that deserves attention.

Mar 22, 2023 | saveur.com | Nancie McDermott

Step 1Trim the tip and root ends of lemongrass stalks and remove and discard their tough outer layers. Using a meat mallet or the side of a large knife, smash the stalks to flatten them, then tie each stalk into a knot and set aside. Step 2To a small pot, add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the lemongrass and half the lime leaves. Turn down the heat to medium-low, and cook until the broth is fragrant, about 5 minutes.