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Hatteras Style Clam Chowder

Hatteras Style Clam Chowder

James' Favorite Recipes

On a recent visit to Manteo, North Carolina, a commercial fisherman friend gave us a bag of clams frozen in the shell. What to cook with clams? We love Hatteras Style Clam Chowder, so I decided to create a batch! After calling several friends to get tips and recipes,...
Smoked Marlin Dip

Smoked Marlin Dip

James' Favorite Recipes

2.25 Pound Marlin Steak Last fall after a great offshore fishing trip on the Doghouse (yes we caught citation tile fish!), we had our fished cleaned and packed at the OBX Marina in Wanchese, NC. Another boat landed a Marlin and I was given 5.5 pounds of fish. What to...
Carolina Cioppino

Carolina Cioppino

James' Favorite Recipes

Friday Night Dinner Since I cook to match the dietary needs of my guests, this is not your traditional cioppino (no tomatoes or vegetables). Let’s get started on a delicious hearty stew! If we’re not at the beach, I head to Wegmans and pick through the...
DRUM for Lunch or Dinner

DRUM for Lunch or Dinner

James' Favorite Recipes, Uncategorized

DRUM & GRITS During a recent trip to Manteo, NC we got skunked on a Cobia fishing trip due to using a small craft during high winds. All was not lost! A friend stopped by the house and gifted us a couple of Puppy Drum ( Some call it Drum, Red Fish or Channel Bass...