Earthy, sweet, and abundant throughout North Carolina, the humble sweet potato shines in pies, breads, breakfast hash, and so much more.
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The Sweet Potato State
North Carolina produces more sweet potatoes than any other state in the country, giving us cause to celebrate at our farms, around our tables, and in our communities.
Grandma Snow’s Sweet Potato Sonker
Similar to a cobbler and less fussy than a pie, sonker is a baked fruit dessert native to Surry County. While sweet potatoes are used here, feel free to experiment with whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in November
From sweet — and savory — pies to comforting casseroles, these fall recipes topped your must-try list this month.
7 Ways to Reinvent Thanksgiving Leftovers
After the first feast and the post-nap plate, discover seven recipes to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers.
14 Absolutely Delicious Apple Recipes for Fall
After your trip to the orchard, get in the kitchen to make one of these sweet or savory recipes featuring the favorite fall fruit.
18 Essential North Carolina Recipes
Make some of our state’s most classic dishes — from Carolina dogs to strawberry sonker — in your own kitchen.
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Herb Butter
We recommend slathering these buttermilk-sweet potato biscuits with savory homemade butter while they’re still warm from the oven.
Sweet Potato & Apple Casserole
This holiday side is topped with a sweet brown sugar, pecan, and raisin crumble.
