photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Serve this striking salad with tongs to scoop down to the bottom layer.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Loaded with hearty vegetables, this creamy chicken stew is our antidote to the coldest of winter nights.
photograph by Bill Lusk Studio
RECIPE BY TODD DULANEY
Whether for an after-work soiree, a pre-dinner mixer, or a formal holiday fete, the role of sausage balls is the same: provider of happiness.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE
Sheri Castle’s recipe is delightfully melty and full of flavor; plus, her top tips will help you craft the ultimate grilled cheese every time.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
This easy, comforting chicken noodle soup tastes like it spent hours simmering on the stove but comes together in a cinch.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE FROM COOKING ON HAZEL CREEK BY DUANE OLIVER
A traditional mountain ingredient gets its just “desserts.”
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES
Whip up this spiced treat for a cozy breakfast.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Chef Lynn Wells puts a spin on old-school Coca-Cola cake with a layer of marshmallows that melts into the cake as it bakes.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE
Butter Swims were once a boon for time-strapped cooks. This is the type of recipe that many home chefs would keep near the front of the recipe box or taped inside a cabinet door, assuming they didn’t know it by heart.
photograph by Tim Robison
RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE
Simmer pillowy dumplings in a pot of field peas and veggies for a soul-warming meal on a cold winter’s eve.
photograph by Matt Hulsman
RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS
Chef Lynn Wells loves old church cookbooks, with their spiral-bound collections of recipes shared by home cooks in communities across the state. In the midst of winter, she makes a classic chicken pot pie, where chicken and gravy cozy together between layers of buttery crust.
A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.
From woodsmoke to salt air, certain scents carry memory, tradition, and comfort across North Carolina.
Visit a renowned writer’s home, catch a show, and wander Little Rainbow Row with our springtime guide to Flat Rock.
Across the Carolina coast, silvery strands offer texture, shelter, and quiet wonder.
