You don’t need spaghetti as an excuse to make these tender, parsley-and-Parmesan-packed meatballs. On top of a slice of fresh Italian bread, these beauties are the main event.
Dad’s Spaghetti Sauce
In the doldrums of winter, Our State recipe developer Lynn Wells remembers a pot of her father’s spaghetti sauce simmering all day on the stove. Her re-creation of it doesn’t take nearly as much time, but the flavors take her back those childhood winters.
Magnificent Mocktails: Baby Bellini
You don’t need prosecco to break out the fancy glassware. This alcohol-free version of the bellini brings a bubbly dose of sophistication to your morning brunch, complete with a fresh peach garnish.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 4 Cozy Snow Day Recipes
Whether you’re snowed in or simply wishing for flakes, these nostalgic recipes for hearty chili, hot sandwiches, and fudgy brownies will keep you warm.
Hot Cocoa Fudge Brownies
Give your brownies a snow day spin by substituting hot chocolate mix for cocoa powder. A handful of mini marshmallows mixed into the batter brings the hot chocolate element to completion.
Fresh Tuna Melt
Put away that tinned fish. Freshly seared tuna gives this satisfying, open-faced melt a rich, bright flavor that instantly upgrades the old-school classic.
Hot Italian Subs
Stacked high with three meats, provolone, and bright pickled banana peppers, these cheesy hot Italian sandwiches are the perfect handheld lunch.
Margie Pfohl’s Chili
Loaded with beef and beans and topped with shredded cheddar, this hearty chili from Fred's General Mercantile in Beech Mountain has been warming skiers and hikers for decades.
Our State’s 13 Most Popular Recipes of 2023
From old-school pies to buttermilk pound cake and comforting casseroles, our readers returned to these recipes time and time again in 2023.
