Date: February 7, 2016
With the Super Bowl less than 24 hours away, a million football recipes ran through my mind for this weekend’s column. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs? Reuben Dip? Parmesan Wings? There were so many great football foods to choose from but then when I thought about the big matchup, the answer became very clear… Denver Broncos VS Carolina Panthers. I needed to represent North Carolina.
As I mentioned I my previous post, I’m still adjusting to the Boston lifestyle – and while I love it, there many days when I think about my 8 years in NC and realize how much I miss the people, culture, and yes, some of the food.
So here’s my tribute to NC and the Panthers: The Carolina Style Burger.
For those of you who have never had one, it’s a cheeseburger topped with chili and coleslaw, with a little mustard on top. I’m a big fan of making as much of my food from fresh ingredients as I can, so the chili, coleslaw and fries were all made from scratch (and the sweet potato fries were baked, not fried).
Layer a big beef patty with melted cheddar, chili, coleslaw, a slice of onion, and a bit of mustard on a toasted bun and you’re all set. After one bite of this, you’ll probably wonder why I ever left NC.
Cooking for Wun’s Facebook Page
