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RECIPES

Shrimp and grits, Atlantic Beach Pie, and Brunswick stew
Recipes

Our State’s 13 Most Popular Recipes of 2023

From old-school pies to buttermilk pound cake and comforting casseroles, our readers returned to these recipes time and time again in 2023.

by Our State Staff
Two cups of Carolina Christmas Punch, garnished with candy canes
Moonshine & Motorsports

3 Merry Moonshine Cocktails for Holiday Sipping

In the season steeped in tradition and family, choose a spirit that matches any occasion.

by Hannah Lee Leidy & Mark Weddle
Skillet of Butternut Squash Ribbons with Sausage
Recipes

Butternut Squash Ribbons With Extra Sage Sausage and Pecans

Laced with country sausage and crunchy pecans, these butternut squash ribbons come together in one skillet for a quick, gluten-free dinner that packs hearty flavors.

by Alyssa Wilen
Popular November recipes include baked spaghetti, cornbread, and sweet potato puffs.
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in November

From sweet — and savory — pies to comforting casseroles, these fall recipes topped your must-try list this month.

by Our State Staff
Turkey breakfast sandwich, sweet potato fritters, and turkey tetrazzini are a few ideas of Thanksgiving leftover recipes
Recipes

7 Ways to Reinvent Thanksgiving Leftovers

After the first feast and the post-nap plate, discover seven recipes to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

by Our State Staff
Pecan puffs
Recipes

Grandma’s Pecan Puffs

These buttery, flaky cookies are studded with chopped pecans and double-coated in powdered sugar.

by Anna Grace Thrailkill
Irish potato cake
Recipes

Irish Potato Cake

This nutty, spiced vintage recipe features a surprising secret ingredient: mashed potatoes.

by Our State Staff
Moravian Christmas Tree Cookies
Recipes

Moravian Christmas Tree Cookies

These holiday cookies are a spiced treat descended from recipes dating back to the 1700s.

by Our State Staff
Collection of holiday recipes including Moravian cookies, German ham rolls, and Irish potato cake
Recipes

Festive Fare: 4 Vintage Holiday Recipes

From decades-old family recipes to a centuries-old Carolina cookie, we’re filling our holiday tables with dishes that have stood the test of time.

by Our State Staff
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