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Recipes

14 Super Sandwich Recipes

From a towering turkey club to grilled pimento cheese, find some delicious inspiration for your next hand-held lunch.

by Our State Staff
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4 Savory & Sweet Recipes

Classic North Carolina ingredients come together in these playful dishes. The result? Delicious harmony.

by Lynn Wells
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Grilled Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, & Pineapple Sandwich

Ham, bacon, Cheddar, and pineapple make an unexpected and delicious team.

by Lynn Wells
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

Strawberry icebox cake, sonker, and pretzel salad were among your favorite recipes in May. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
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In the Kitchen: Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

Top off the crispy bacon, buttery scallops, tender bok choy, and udon noodles in this stir-fry with citrusy orange sauce, cilantro, and toasted peanuts.

by Alyssa Wilen
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In the Kitchen: Breakfast Empanadas

These flaky, golden empanadas — filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, spinach, and Cheddar cheese — make a perfect on-the-go breakfast.

by Alyssa Wilen
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Sautéed Greens with Applewood-Smoked Bacon

Enjoy these sautéed greens with bacon — and don’t toss the broth. Potlikker is a prize to be sipped, sopped, and savored.

by Lynn Wells
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Grits & Greens

For a double dose of Southern flavor, add cooked greens to a bowl of local stone-ground grits.

by Lynn Wells
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4 Mixed Greens Recipes

Mustard and turnip greens, spinach and kale: Check out these four recipes that turn hardy leaves into a hearty meal.

by Lynn Wells
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