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RECIPES

Loaf of apple bread
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Baked Apple Bread

Fall is the perfect time for apples to be stewed, used in fried hand pies, made into apple butter, or baked into a warm, sweet bread.

by Lynn Wells
Bowl of roasted leek and potato soup
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Roasted Leek & Potato Soup

This dish is often made with ramps, which have a short growing season in the spring. Leeks are the perfect alternative.

by Lynn Wells
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Baked Turnips With Gorgonzola Cream

In North Carolina, turnips are in season from October to December and April to June. They’re known to be an Appalachian comfort food in the winter months.

by Lynn Wells
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August

From fresh fruit cobblers and cakes to cold, picnic-ready salads, readers relished the summer season with these top recipes.

by Our State Staff
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Spaghetti Squash With Sausage RagĂą

Twirl spaghetti squash “pasta” in a meaty, savory ragù for a hearty and warming gluten-free dinner.

by Alyssa Wilen
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4 Birthday-Worthy Recipes

For this chef, afternoons spent cheering for NC State University were followed by a special dinner in Raleigh — plus a homemade sweet treat.

by Lynn Wells
Chateaubriand in a peppercorn sauce
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Chateaubriand With Peppercorn Sauce

Inspired by the chateaubriand from The Angus Barn in Raleigh, our recipe developer re-creates the steak dinner she shared with her father during one of her most memorable birthday celebrations.

by Lynn Wells
Chopped Italian salad
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Chopped Italian Salad

Loaded with bits of salami, feta, peppers, mozzarella, and more, this highly textured and flavor-packed salad can be enjoyed as a hearty side or light meal.

by Lynn Wells
Little crock of port cheese spread, served with celery, apple slices, and olives
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Port Wine Cheese Spread

A classic orange cheese spread, complete with a rainbow medley of crunchy celery and apple slices for dunking, is welcome at any appetizer spread.

by Lynn Wells
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