Flaky buttermilk drop biscuits, creamy potato and sausage casserole, and soul-warming chicken and cabbage soup were among your favorite recipes in January. Find out what else made the list.
Meet Our Makers
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
A Plated Past
From decades of North Carolina fishermen, pitmasters, bakers, and creative home cooks, our state’s storied recipes are memorable markers of a rich history.
State Sherbet
This sweet, citrusy treat requires just four ingredients — and a little patience.
Hot Southern Bread
This buttery, biscuit-like loaf is the perfect side for a Southern supper.
North Carolina Brunswick Stew
Packed full of okra, corn, potatoes, barbecue, chicken, and tomatoes, Brunswick stew is a delicious showcase for locally grown ingredients.
The Krispy Kreme Doughnut
The glazed, pillowy-soft doughnuts, invented in Winston-Salem in 1937, are a Tar Heel tradition.
Outer Banks Clam Chowder
Unlike its Northern counterparts, this clam chowder omits the cream and tomatoes to let the clams shine.
NC Icons: Pottery
In a state naturally rich in red clay, potters like the legendary Sid Luck carry on a long-held North Carolina tradition.
