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RECIPES

Recipes

Old-Fashioned Green Beans & Potatoes With Fatback

Double-cooking bits of fatback turns it into meaty, crunchy croutons that gussy up the beans.

by Sheri Castle
Cafeteria tray with cod, slaw, and egg custard pie
Supper Club

3 Old-School Cafeteria Recipes

A full tray, an ice-cold sweet tea, and a midday break bring us back to our days at the K&W Cafeteria.

by Lynn Wells
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Skillet-Fried Cod With Tartar Sauce

These seared, seasoned fillets cook in a snap, so make your sauce ahead of time to serve everything while it’s still hot.

by Lynn Wells
Small bowl of slaw
Recipes

Cafeteria-Style Slaw

Make this retro, finely chopped slaw as a cooling accompaniment for blackened fish or barbecue.

by Lynn Wells
Slice of egg custard pie
Recipes

Egg Custard Pie

With just a dash of vanilla and nutmeg, the beauty of this cool and creamy pie lies in its simplicity.

by Lynn Wells
Slices of daffodil cake
Recipes

Daffodil Cake

A cake first made in Depression-era kitchens using household staples now helps us savor the season, no green thumb necessary.

by Lynn Wells
Baked potatoes, sirloin beef tips, and lemon cookies
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in February

From retro cakes to weeknight-friendly dinners, these top recipes kept mealtimes warming and sweet all month long.

by Our State Staff
Poppy seed and chicken casserole, bean and ham bone soup, lavender meringues
Supper Club

The Good Dishes

A collection of serveware and linens reminds our chef of the woman who cared for her at the dinner table and beyond.

by Lynn Wells
Meringues on a cake plate
Recipes

Lavender Meringues

With a crisp and airy texture and floral flavor, these ethereal meringues would be welcome at any spring gathering.

by Lynn Wells
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