As every good North Carolinian knows, the list of reasons to love our state vegetable is a long one. Allow us to add another.
RECIPES
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
A staple in holiday goodie bags, these candies get their names because they resemble the buckeye nuts that fall from trees.
Martha Washingtons
Some people call these candies “bonbons”: creamy chocolate-covered orbs of coconut, pecans, and chopped maraschino cherries.
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Savory and sweet, soft and crunchy, these hors d’oeuvres have it all. Plus bacon.
Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge
In the 1950s and ’60s, this was the go-to recipe for fudge because it took advantage of packaged products from the grocery store.
White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
Santa tested, Santa approved. Also, a welcome addition to any cookie plate or tin.
Orange Date Nut Bread
Keep a loaf on hand for afternoon coffee or tea breaks.
Chocolate Prune Cake
Moist, rich, and just the right amount of sweet, this cake stands out in a holiday dessert spread.
Soft Caramels
Cut these bite-size candies into small squares or logs and twist them up in waxed paper, Tootsie Roll-style. Granted, “soft” is a relative term when describing caramels; these are firm and decidedly chewy.
