When it comes to planning a Thanksgiving spread, we’d never suggest forgoing a family favorite — but there’s always room on the table to try something new.
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Red & Blue
North Carolina’s state colors adorn our flag, of course, but they’re also found in the things that make us who we are: food and music, nature and art.
The Family That Cooks Together
A family with ties to multiple Latin American countries gathers to break bread. The matriarch prepares the food. Her son-in-law pulls together all of the disparate elements into a Charlotte restaurant dynasty.
Cranberry & Walnut Slaw
This colorful cabbage salad has plenty of crunch thanks to carrots, apples, and walnuts.
Side Dish Stars: 4 Recipes for Your Holiday Spread
These recipes do more than play second fiddle to the turkey: Prepare them with North Carolina-grown ingredients like squash, apples, and sausage for a holiday spread that sings.
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.
