Butter Swims were once a boon for time-strapped cooks. This is the type of recipe that many home chefs would keep near the front of the recipe box or taped inside a cabinet door, assuming they didn’t know it by heart.
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Spread With Love
Whether it’s hidden in a pie crust or glistening atop a biscuit, in North Carolina, good butter never goes unappreciated.
11 Timeless North Carolina Food Pairings
When it comes to matches made in the kitchen, North Carolinians believe in soulmates. From breakfast to dessert, dig into a few of our favorite pairings.
From Elizabeth Hudson: By Bread Alone
Our editor in chief reminisces on how buttery biscuits — whether scarfed down on an icy school morning or savored in counties across North Carolina — have fostered a sense of connection to place throughout her life.
15 Sweet Potato Recipes to Savor Our State Veggie
Earthy, sweet, and abundant throughout North Carolina, the humble sweet potato shines in pies, breads, breakfast hash, and so much more.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May
From honeysuckle sorbet to classic chicken salad, readers welcomed spring with these Southern favorites.
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.
18 Essential North Carolina Recipes
Make some of our state’s most classic dishes — from Carolina dogs to strawberry sonker — in your own kitchen.
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Herb Butter
We recommend slathering these buttermilk-sweet potato biscuits with savory homemade butter while they’re still warm from the oven.
