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Roasted chicken and pesto sandwich, a rice and vegetable salad, and lemon cloud cookies
Supper Club

Picnic in the Park

Settle beneath the trees with a sandwich, salad, and friends to enjoy one of summer’s most delightful pastimes.

by Lynn Wells
Chicken pesto and tomato sandwich on a picnic table
Recipes

Roasted Chicken, Tomato, & Pesto Picnic Sandwiches

Assemble these simple yet flavorful sandwiches on one long baguette and then slice them into individual servings for a lightning-fast lunch.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May

This month, readers made the most of strawberry season with cakes, salads, and ice cream — plus, a few comforting favorites like barbecue rice and creamy herb chicken. Read on to find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Ginnie's herb chicken, sweet potato and parsley salad, herb cookies
Supper Club

Sweet Greens

When a young chef met an aspiring farmer, the two formed a friendship as strong as their love of the land and all it provides.

by Lynn Wells
Herb Chicken on a plate
Recipes

Ginnie’s Herb Chicken

Join Chef Lynn Wells as she prepares a spring dish that she first made with the late Ginnie Tate — her close friend and cooking companion who started Goat Lady Dairy.

by Lynn Wells
Shrimp with red curry sauce, lemon chicken, and butter swim biscuits
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in March

Readers embraced the last of slow-cooker season and welcomed longer days with bright flavors of citrus and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Read on to see what stews, cakes, and cheesy treats you all loved this month.

by Our State Staff
Sunday pot roast, hot honey crumb cake, and shrimp with red curry sauce
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in February

Readers gifted sweet confections and whipped up game-day worthy dips and chili this month, as well as found warmth in cozy stews, curries, and cakes. Here’s what topped the list in February.

by Our State Staff
Biscuits and country ham
Photo Essay

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.

by Lauren Eberle
Fireside stew and cornflake marshmallow blondies
Supper Club

Cozy Recipes for a Fireside Meal

When the weather outside is frightful, one chef serves loved ones dishes so delightful.

by Lynn Wells
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