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Recipes

Better Together: 4 Retro Recipes

North Carolina’s culinary history is rich with unlikely pairings. These dishes marry unexpected combinations of ingredients in a harmonious spread.

by Our State Staff
Recipes

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.

by Our State Staff
Food

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.

by Emily Wallace
Our State Knows Best

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.

by Liz Johnson
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

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.

by Our State Staff
Eastern

We Live Here: Pickle Pride

One woman brings a world of inspiration to Mount Olive’s annual pickle festival.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Recipes

Pickled Summer Squash

No canner or water bath necessary for this tangy pickled squash that’s the color of sunshine.

by Lynn Wells
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Food

In The South, Pickles, Please

The key to understanding Southern cuisine comes in a Mason jar.

by Andrea Weigl
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