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Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

[caption id="attachment_114339" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Credit Enabled[/caption]   No. 11: Easy Pimento Cheese RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS A simple recipe with a spicy surprise: Winston-Salem’s own Texas Pete. MAKE IT  

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in October


photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Easy Pimento Cheese

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

A simple recipe with a spicy surprise: Winston-Salem’s own Texas Pete.

MAKE IT

 


photograph by Stacey Van Berkel

 

No. 10: Barbecue Rice

RECIPE BY CRISTOPHER PRIETO

This hearty, meaty rice is a customer-favorite side dish at Prime Barbecue in Knightdale that Chef Chris Prieto prepares the way his mother taught him.

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photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 9: Slightly Fancy & Really Good Grilled Cheese

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.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 8: Walnut Fudge Brownies

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

These intensely chocolatey brownies are fudgy in the center with the perfect crackle and crunch on top.

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Fried Apple Pies Recipe

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Fried Apple Pies

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

We just can’t help saying: These portable hand pies are the apple of our eye.

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jalapeno poppers

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 6: Baked Jalapeño Poppers

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

An appetizer that will leave party guests clamoring for more.

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photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 5: Apple Custard Cake

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

Inspired by a recipe from a Parisian cookbook, writer Sheri Castle shares her Southern-style version of a honey-sweetened apple cake.

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Pecan Party Mix Recipe

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No. 4: Pecan Party Mix

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

A crunchy, flavorful snack that’ll have your guests gathering ’round.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 3: Hot Cheesy Corn Dip

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

This bubbly, baked game day appetizer sports a bright garnish of fresh herbs and a crunchy side of chips for dipping.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 2: St. Timothy’s Coffee Cake

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Whip up this spiced treat for a cozy breakfast.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 1: Grilled Steak & Cheese Subs

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Medium-rare steak, sautéed peppers and onions, and melty provolone are the makings for a sandwich that travels well and feeds a crowd.

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This story was published on Oct 24, 2025

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