Cherished family recipes, passed down like prized heirlooms, seem extra special on the holiday table. One bite, one whiff, is time travel.
Cheese Coins With Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly
No party is complete without these bite-size appetizers.
Vintage Red Velvet Cake
Sheri Castle’s red velvet cake is a classic, down to the old-school ermine frosting.
Hash Brown Casserole
Carb loading for gift opening: This recipe is a savory way to fuel up before — or after — the mad dash on Christmas morning.
A Smoker Named Jezebel at Southern Smoke
The line is out the door at Southern Smoke, a tiny carryout barbecue joint in Garland with a big following. Their secret is knowing how to tend both fire and family at the same time.
An Afternoon & A Tank of Gas: Highway 221 South
The winding, scenic route through Linville may not be a long drive — it’s only about 20 miles — but it becomes a journey when you stop to shop, eat, and see the sights.
Where Cabbage Is King
A staple crop of Watauga County for generations, the glorious green cabbage remains a savory symbol of old mountain ways and comforting suppers. Plus, it might just cure what ails you.
Pisgah Fish Camp
There’s more than one way to measure this fish camp tale: two generations, four siblings, 51 years, and nine million hush puppies.
Postal Fish Company
The owners of Postal Fish Company delight in introducing Pittsboro diners to lesser-known (but mighty tasty) fish from North Carolina waters. The result is a sustainable menu that changes with the tides.
