North Carolina’s culinary history is rich with unlikely pairings. These dishes marry unexpected combinations of ingredients in a harmonious spread.
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in May
Strawberry icebox cake, sonker, and pretzel salad were among your favorite recipes in May. Find out what else made the list.
Roadside Assistance: 9 North Carolina Road Trip Snacks
Running on empty? Time to fuel up! Luckily, some of the best homegrown snacks can be found in gas stations across North Carolina. Pull off the highway to fill your tank — and your belly.
Our State Knows Best: Canning and Preserves
Find out what three canning experts have to say about preserving the season’s harvest at home, their favorite things to can — and eat! — and their best advice for beginners.
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.
Everything but the Pig: 15 Southern Sides
A pig pickin’ must have barbecue; that’s a given. But what’s a cookout without a spectacular spread? Classic sides — from baked mac ’n’ cheese and corn pudding to pig pickin’ cake — take ’cue to the next level.
We Live Here: Pickle Pride
One woman brings a world of inspiration to Mount Olive’s annual pickle festival.
Pickled Summer Squash
No canner or water bath necessary for this tangy pickled squash that’s the color of sunshine.
In The South, Pickles, Please
The key to understanding Southern cuisine comes in a Mason jar.