We chatted with a cookie swap pro — yes, really! — to find out her best tips for preparing a festive fête with family and friends this season, what makes cookie exchanges so special, and some of her very favorite recipes.
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15 of Our Best Blueberry Recipes for Summer
Use your bounty of fresh blueberries in delicious pie, pound cake, pastries, and more.
20 Dishes Starring Fresh, Ripe Tomatoes
Turn this summer’s juicy tomatoes into salsa, dilly-swiss tomato pie, gravy, and more.
Banana Pudding Milkshake
For a sweet spin on a North Carolina icon, put your puddin’ in a glass.
21 Portable Recipes for Your Picnic Basket
Prepare these dishes at home, pack ’em up, then spread out a blanket for a perfect picnic.
Bacon & Cheese Corn Dogs
Sure, they’re stuffed with bacon and Cheddar cheese, but with these homemade corn dogs, it’s all about the batter.
Drive-In Delights: 4 Classic Recipes
Beep beep! Remember when drive-in diners dotted downtowns across the state? These recipes are a trip down memory lane — no carhop necessary.
Let’s Do Lunch: 4 Sandwich Recipes That Really Stack Up
Sandwiches follow a simple formula, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring.
14 Recipes to Make on Game Day
From creamy, crunchy buffalo chicken dip to baked jalapeño poppers, your crowd will cheer for these winning appetizers.
