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[caption id="attachment_173881" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Credit Enabled[/caption]   No. 11: Moravian Chicken Pie RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES Loaded with shredded chicken, onion, and celery, this Moravian-inspired recipe makes a delicious

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in November

Popular November recipes include baked spaghetti, cornbread, and sweet potato puffs.

Moravian chicken pot pie

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 11: Moravian Chicken Pie

RECIPE BY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK SERIES

Loaded with shredded chicken, onion, and celery, this Moravian-inspired recipe makes a delicious and hearty meal — and it comes together in a cinch with the help of premade pie crusts. 

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Three sweet potato puffs

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 10: Sweet Potato Puffs

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Turn leftover sweet potato casserole into crispy fritters. These puffs work as an appetizer, or you can drizzle them with honey and a sprinkle of brown sugar for a bite-size dessert.

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Loaded potato and chicken casserole

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 9: Loaded Potato & Chicken Casserole

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Cheesy loaded potatoes meets chicken casserole in this hearty main that you can make for a decadent weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck addition. After all, you can never go wrong with cheese, bacon, and potatoes.

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Slice of bourbon pecan pie

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 8: Pecan Bourbon Pie

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Using chopped and halved pecans distributes the nuts evenly throughout this twist on a classic Southern pie, promising plenty of crunch in every bite.

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Casserole dish of baked spaghetti, one of Our State's most popular November recipes

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 7: Baked Spaghetti

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Warm up with our baked spaghetti dish that combines pasta, four types of cheese, and tomato sauce into one melty medley.

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Sweet Potato Casserole Pie Recipe, one of Our State's most popular November recipes

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 6: Sweet Potato Casserole Pie

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

This dessert version of the beloved Thanksgiving side boasts a buttery, pecan streusel topping but swaps out the casserole dish for your favorite pie plate. 

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Pecan puffs, one of Our State's most popular November recipes

photograph by Dhanraj Emanuel

 

No. 5: Grandma’s Pecan Puffs

RECIPE BY ANNA GRACE THRAILKILL

Whether you know them as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cakes, our recipe comes straight from a Southern grandma and calls for a double-coating of powdered sugar. 

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Sweet potato ham biscuits, one of Our State's most popular November recipes.

photograph by Charlotte & Johnny Autry

 

No. 4: Sweet Potato Biscuits with Country Ham

RECIPE BY SHERI CASTLE

Flaky, sweet-and-salty biscuits work perfectly for a delicious breakfast on-the-go.  

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Skillet of cornbread with butter, one of Our State's most popular November recipes.

photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 3: Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread

RECIPE BY JIM BARKLEY

Using both buttermilk and mayonnaise in this skillet cornbread results in a light texture and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with vegetarian chili.

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Slice of Atlantic Beach pie, one of Our State's most popular November recipes

photograph by Tim Robison

 

No. 2: Atlantic Beach Pie

RECIPE BY CROOK’S CORNER

This citrus custard pie, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and baked over crushed saltines, won hearts around the country after North Carolina Chef Bill Smith revived its popularity. Even in cooler months, it’s a welcome addition to the dessert table.

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Chocolate chess pie, one of the most popular November recipes

photograph by Matt Hulsman

 

No. 1: Chocolate Chess Pie

RECIPE BY LYNN WELLS

Cocoa, butter, eggs, sugar, and a few other staple ingredients are all you need to whip up this chocolaty counterpart to the quintessential chess pie

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This story was published on Nov 21, 2023

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