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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in September


photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Lemon Icebox Pie

RECIPE ADAPTED BY LYNN WELLS

This classic pie calls for only four ingredients and is topped with a light, fluffy meringue.

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No. 10: Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

RECIPE BY OUR STATE STAFF

A different — and delicious — take on a simple and reliable dish.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: Apple Dumplings

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

These Granny Smith apples are wrapped in a buttery dough, baked in a cinnamon-brown sugar syrup, and topped off with vanilla ice cream.

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No. 8: Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

RECIPE BY MARIE NALES

Toss the ingredients for this recipe into a slow cooker and let it do all the work.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Chocolate Meringue Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

This chocolate custard pie is topped with a classic meringue, and would be the perfect addition to your potluck dessert table.

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No. 6: Squash Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

A classic recipe to brighten up any potluck supper spread.

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No. 5: Shrimp & Cheese Grits Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

A Southern favorite receives a new spin in this baked casserole recipe sure to please your family.

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No. 4: Baked Mac and Cheese

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

A creamy baked mac and cheese perfect for any occasion.

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okra

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No. 3: Fried Okra

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Pull out the skillet. It’s time to throw together this recipe from Recipes & Memories: The Green Family.

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photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 2: Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

If you can’t get enough chocolate, a drizzle of royal icing is a simple, easy complement to this dense, rich cake.

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Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 1: Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Shoulder

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

If you’re craving barbecue but can’t have a full-on pig pickin’, pull out your slow cooker. We can help.

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This story was published on Sep 21, 2023

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