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Sweet potato pecan bread, sweet potato taco, and sweet potato fritters
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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.

by Our State Staff
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in October

From fresh apples treats to comforting mains and the pervasive whisper of pumpkin spice, peak fall flavors coursed through readers’ kitchens this month.

by Our State Staff
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Discovering Appalachia

A city girl visited the remote corners of western North Carolina and uncovered a lifestyle — and flavors — that, decades later, she’s never forgotten.

by Lynn Wells
Loaf of apple bread
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Baked Apple Bread

Fall is the perfect time for apples to be stewed, used in fried hand pies, made into apple butter, or baked into a warm, sweet bread.

by Lynn Wells
Braided herb bread loaves
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Herb Bread

This braided herb bread, similar to challah, packs lots of flavors into a tender loaf.

by Our State Staff
Popular November recipes include baked spaghetti, cornbread, and sweet potato puffs.
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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
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in October

Pumpkin cheesecake bars, cider-roasted pork, and a butternut squash, apple, and sausage bake were among your favorite recipes in October. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
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Icebox Dinner Rolls

Bake these soft rolls until golden brown, then brush them with melted butter.

by Our State Staff
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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.

by Our State Staff
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