From sweet Southern phrases to sweet tea, in North Carolina, smelling, feeling, eating, and being sweet starts early.
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Brown Butter Sage Leaf Buttermilk Cornbread
This beautiful and fragrant cornbread is sure to impress guests.
Buttermilk Cornbread with Sorghum Butter
Sweet, melted sorghum butter is irresistible on piping-hot skillet cornbread.
Flavors of Appalachia: 4 Mountain Recipes
Generations of mountain cooks have made the most of ingredients sourced from their own backyards. Their recipes comfort and sustain us — in western North Carolina and beyond.
15 Fresh & Fast Summer Corn Recipes
Our best recipes for your end-of-summer haul, from corn and jalapeño fritters to classic corn on the cob — plus, of course, our favorite cornbread recipes.
Jim’s Favorite Cornmeal Bread
Jim Barkley loves using locally milled cornmeal for this recipe.
Cornbread Dressing with Extra Sage Sausage
Complement your Thanksgiving turkey with this buttery, perfectly seasoned dressing.
Thanksgiving Dressing Takes Center Stage on North Carolina Tables
In the meat-and-12 feast that is Thanksgiving, one side dish reigns supreme: dressing. On North Carolina tables, the savory staple is a tribute to regional ingredients and traditions. We’re grateful for every last bite — just don’t call it stuffing.
Cornbread with Caramelized Apples and Onions
Always a welcome addition to a meal, cornbread takes a star turn in this dressed-up version of a classic.
