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Get the word out and spread awareness about the talented individuals and rich culinary offerings across our state by following and sharing #CookItForwardNC on Instagram. You can also help by making a donation to the NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund to support the many workers who bring the unique flavor of North Carolina to life.

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Ashleigh Shanti

A Peek in the Pantry

Get tips from North Carolina chefs as they share the pantry staples they always keep on hand. Check back to get updates from our Cook It Forward NC chefs and discover what keeps them inspired.

Chef Ashleigh Shanti

of Benne on Eagle in Asheville

rice
beans
tinned seafood
something fermented
something foraged

Chef Meherwan Irani

of Chai Pani Restaurant Group

garlic bulbs
dried red chillies
olive oil
turmeric
cumin & mustard seeds

Chef Ashley Christensen

of AC Restaurant Group in Raleigh

Tortilla chips
coconut milk
Dijon mustard
canned tomatoes

Chef Ricky Moore

of SALTBOX Seafood Joint

salt
cider vinegar
crushed red pepper
bay leaves
honey

Chef Vivian Howard

of Chef & the Farmer in Kinston

flaky salt
tasty olive oil
garlic confit
lemons
pickled red onion

Chef Kevin Ruiz

of Lady Luck

garlic
bell peppers
good olive oil
smoked paprika
pepper grinder

Chef Cheetie Kumar

of Garland in Raleigh

Cumin
coconut milk
rice
lemon
eggs

Chef Brian Graybill

of Napkins Restaurant / Graybill Hospitality Co LLC

high quality chicken stock
panko
rice
dried chiles
evoo

You Can Help

Your donation to the NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund to help provide immediate financial assistance to the tens of thousands of cooks, servers, dishwashers, housekeepers, and others who desperately need our help.

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And don’t forget you can also order gift cards or take out from your local restaurants and bars.