September 22, is the official start of fall which got us thinking about these amazing fall recipes. Of course, being from Topsail Island we tend to favor seafood dishes. Who can blame us? In this post, we give you five of the best fall recipes of the year. Many of our homes have beautiful kitchens just waiting for you to try your hand at making one of these recipes for your family during your Topsail Island vacation.
Shrimp and Grits
No visit to North Carolina coast is complete without trying Shrimp and Grits. Who invented this dish remains a mystery, and maybe we are cheating a little bit calling this a fall recipe, but this warm and filling recipe is perfect fit for fall. We're sure once you do you're going to want to make it at home or right here during your vacation. Check out our previous post: What You Need To Know About Fresh Seafood for advice of buying fresh local shrimp.
Pork Chops With Apples
Forgive us for a minute while we step away from the coast and share another famous North Carolina dish with you. Visitors may not know this but North Carolina is one of the largest produces of apples as well as pork in the country. This recipe combines the best of North Carolina into one perfect fall dish.
Grilled Speckled Trout
We wouldn't forget you grill fanatics. Speckled trout is one of the many fish in season during the fall on Topsail Island. Trout are many angler's favorite catches and one of the easiest fish to prepare and cook. New to fishing on Topsail Island? Check out our previous post: Everything You Need To Know About Fishing On Topsail Island.
North Carolina Peanut Pie
Here in North Carolina, we have a few serious passions: college basketball, the beach, Pork BBQ, and Peanuts! Luckily for you, all of these can be enjoyed during your Topsail Island Vacation. This sweet and nutty dessert is perfect for fall and sure to be a crowd pleaser bringing a little taste of North Carolina to your table.
Crab Bisque
Sit back in one of our vacation homes, turn on the game, and enjoy a hearty bowl of Crab Bisque. This warm and filling dish is equally at home as a main dish or as an appetizer. Either way, we're sure there won't be any leftovers.
We hope you take some time during your stay with us on Topsail Island to try one of these great recipes. All of our properties feature fully equipped and well-appointed kitchens. So let your inner Emeril Lagasse out this fall on Topsail Island and try one or all of these recipes.
