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meringue

Poppy seed and chicken casserole, bean and ham bone soup, lavender meringues
Supper Club

The Good Dishes

A collection of serveware and linens reminds our chef of the woman who cared for her at the dinner table and beyond.

by Lynn Wells
Meringues on a cake plate
Recipes

Lavender Meringues

With a crisp and airy texture and floral flavor, these ethereal meringues would be welcome at any spring gathering.

by Lynn Wells
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in September

Apple dumplings, slow-cooked pulled pork shoulder, and baked mac ’n’ cheese were among your favorite recipes in September. See what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August

Hatteras fig and whiskey cake, barbecued chicken, and lemon icebox pie were among your favorite recipes in August. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

13 Recipes for a Family Reunion Feast

Every family gathering needs a long table laden with homemade casseroles, salads, pies — and fried chicken. Always fried chicken.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

16 Pie Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Dessert Table

Give thanks for pie! Creamy chocolate walnut; sweet potato covered in a buttery, crunchy topping; classic, custardy pumpkin — these favorites are fit for a feast.

by Our State Staff
Food

The Baker’s Basics: The Meringue

Mastering meringue is a baker’s rite of passage. Those sweet golden peaks don’t always come easily, but they sure can turn any pie — from lemon to chocolate — into an event.

by Sheri Castle

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