White beans and collard greens are the foundation for this savory meal in a bowl.
Hearty Beef Stew
On the coldest days of winter, only a classic, soul-warming stew will do.
Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup
As every good North Carolinian knows, the list of reasons to love our state vegetable is a long one. Allow us to add another.
Stuffed Baked Potato Soup
Sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives — no need to choose your favorite baked potato topping, because they’re all here.
Peanut Butter Buckeyes
A staple in holiday goodie bags, these candies get their names because they resemble the buckeye nuts that fall from trees.
Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Fudge
This type of fudge is a demanding diva. But if you swoon over the icing on a caramel cake, this is the fudge for you. To make this candy turn out perfectly, follow the recipe carefully and trust your candy thermometer. In New England, this candy is called penuche, a derivation of the Italian word panucci (which is related to the word for baker) or the Spanish word panocha (which means raw sugar).
Potato Candy
This classic candy is a testament to the talent of thrifty cooks who could craft sweet treats out of the inexpensive items that were readily available in most kitchens.
Saltine Cracker Toffee
No one can believe that this irresistible toffee is so quick and easy — and, not to mention, made with saltines. Since the ingredients are often on hand, you can whip up a batch of this candy at the drop of a hat.
Martha Washingtons
Some people call these candies “bonbons”: creamy chocolate-covered orbs of coconut, pecans, and chopped maraschino cherries.
