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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
Turkey breakfast sandwich, sweet potato fritters, and turkey tetrazzini are a few ideas of Thanksgiving leftover recipes
Recipes

7 Ways to Reinvent Thanksgiving Leftovers

After the first feast and the post-nap plate, discover seven recipes to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.

by Our State Staff
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Collards

Few culinary traditions run as deep as collards in North Carolina.

by Katie Kane Reynolds
Recipes

4 Savory & Sweet Recipes

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

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Pork-Stuffed Collard Wraps

Garnish these stuffed collard greens with green onions, peanuts, lime, and cilantro.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Make Your Own Luck with 24 Green Recipes

Don’t just wear green for good luck — eat it, too! Get a little green on your plate with these dishes.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder With Field Greens

This flavorful Sunday supper is worth waiting all day for.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

Black-Eyed Peas & Collards

Pair this one-pot dish with a skilletful of cornbread.

by Lynn Wells
Potlikker is Collards' Green Goodness
Food

The Best Way to Eat Collard Greens is to Sip Them

Don’t toss that broth! Potlikker — the liquid left behind after boiling collards — is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Plus, it’s delicious.

by Sheri Castle
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