From old-school pies to buttermilk pound cake and comforting casseroles, our readers returned to these recipes time and time again in 2023.
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18 Essential North Carolina Recipes
Make some of our state’s most classic dishes — from Carolina dogs to strawberry sonker — in your own kitchen.
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.
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.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in July
Legendary tomato pie, a creamy shrimp and pasta supper, and tomato and herb tarts were among your favorite recipes in July. Find out what else made the list.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in June
Barbecued ribs, Atlantic Beach pie, and shrimp and grits were among your favorite recipes in June. Find out what else made the list.
Shrimp and Pasta Supper
Tender shrimp, vibrant veggies, and penne pasta come together in this super creamy seafood supper.
A Fish House Tradition in Swansboro
One of the last old-school fish houses in Onslow County stands sentry on the White Oak River. Clyde Phillips Seafood Market has served up seafood and stories since 1954 — an icon of the coast, persevering in pink.
Chopped Shrimp Salad
A simple shrimp salad tastes like five-star fare, so long as it’s made with fresh North Carolina shrimp.