In Lenoir County, one woman has made it her life’s work to rescue the region’s rich food traditions from obscurity — including some of her own family’s recipes.
RECIPES
Sweet Potato Cakes with Sausage & Spiced Crème Fraîche
Take your hash browns to the next level in this deliciously crispy dish.
4 Retro Icebox Recipes
When refrigeration arrived in the home kitchen, it brought delicious possibilities to the dinner table. With warmer days ahead, we’ve revived these treats from the old days.
8 Carolina Cakes
From a classic pound cake to sponges infused with some of our state’s most iconic sodas, these cakes provide a sweet reminder of home.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in March
Cheese, please! Smoky cheese wafers, pimento cheese, and baked mac ’n’ cheese were among your favorite recipes in March. Find out what else made the list.
Shrimp in Gravy
Spoon North Carolina shrimp and gravy over rice or cornbread for a comforting Southern seafood dish.
Better Together: 4 Retro Recipes
North Carolina’s culinary history is rich with unlikely pairings. These dishes marry unexpected combinations of ingredients in a harmonious spread.
12 of Our Best Buttermilk Recipes
Whether you’re using it to add a familiar tang to your pound cake or to marinate fried chicken, buttermilk is a Southerner’s secret ingredient.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in February
Outer Banks clam chowder, chocolate chess pie, and North Carolina Brunswick stew were among your favorite recipes in February. Find out what else made the list.
