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Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

Mother’s Day brunch treats, side dishes perfect for a cookout, and all things strawberry topped the readers’ lists of favorites this month.

by Our State Staff
Ice cream-peanut butter cups, smashburger, and blueberry peach pie
Food

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August

Grilled chicken wings, smashburgers, peach and blueberry pie — flavors of summertime set the tone for our cooking this month.

by Our State Staff
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From Land to Sea in Elizabeth City

Before the Pasquotank River flows into Albemarle Sound, it passes by a historic and welcoming coastal town known as the “Harbor of Hospitality.”

by Lara Ivanitch
Ears of corn in the field
A Taste of Our State

From Ear to Ear

As summer heats up, sweet corn’s return gives us a reason to smile.

by Sheri Castle & Eliza Benbow
Corn custard ice cream sundae
Recipes

Sweet Corn Custard Ice Cream Sundaes

This recipe deserves the freshest corn available. Thick corn “milk” should flow from the kernels. Be sure to scrape the cobs to remove every drop.

by Sheri Castle
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

This month, readers made the most of strawberry season with cakes, salads, and ice cream — plus, a few comforting favorites like barbecue rice and creamy herb chicken. Read on to find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Oreo Ice Cream Pudding

This quick and easy treat from the owners of Louie & Honey’s Kitchen in Winston-Salem calls for mixing crunchy cookie pieces into a cool and creamy base.

by Naomi Gingerich
Biscuits and country ham
Photo Essay

11 Timeless North Carolina Food Pairings

When it comes to matches made in the kitchen, North Carolinians believe in soulmates. From breakfast to dessert, dig into a few of our favorite pairings.

by Lauren Eberle
Map of the stops along the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
Food

The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail

From farm stands to strip-mall shops to downtown staples, each of the 13 locations on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail offers something unique.

by Katie King
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