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Creamed Spinach

This rich, creamy dish is the perfect seasonal side.

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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Brown Butter Sage Leaf Buttermilk Cornbread

This beautiful and fragrant cornbread is sure to impress guests.

by Barbara Swell
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Roasted Buttered Turnips with Thyme

This flavorful, no-fuss fall side will become a new family favorite.

by Lynn Wells
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Side Dish Stars: 4 Recipes for Your Holiday Spread

These recipes do more than play second fiddle to the turkey: Prepare them with North Carolina-grown ingredients like squash, apples, and sausage for a holiday spread that sings.

by Lynn Wells
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Buttermilk Cornbread with Sorghum Butter

Sweet, melted sorghum butter is irresistible on piping-hot skillet cornbread.

by Lynn Wells
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8 Home Canning Recipes from the Our State Archives

From a 1951 recipe for watermelon rind pickles to a contemporary chowchow, these preserves are timeless — and delicious.

by Our State Staff
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Hot Buttered Rum Recipe

An unlikely cocktail ingredient, butter nicely accents the winter spices in this hot buttered rum recipe. When it's just plain cold outside, warm up with a cup.

by Amy Brinkley
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