North American
North American cooking includes distinct national, regional, and cultural traditions. Mexican dishes, United States regional collections, and other preparations provide more specific browsing paths within this broad geographic archive.
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Cajun & Creole
Creole cornbread, Louisiana-style soup, and Cajun-inspired shrimp dishes give this collection several starting points. Cajun and Creole cooking retain distinct traditions even where ingredients and regional connections overlap.
Italian-American
Tortellini soups, familiar pasta preparations, and other dishes offer starting points in this Italian-American collection. These recipes reflect a culinary identity shaped by Italian traditions and their development in American kitchens.
Mexican
Posole, roasted chile preparations, tamales, and sauces offer several paths through this Mexican collection. The recipes include particular dishes and adaptations within a cuisine of distinct regional traditions. Browse by the preparation you want to cook, with ingredients, methods, and any changes to a traditional form explained in the individual recipe.
Southern
White barbecue sauce, creamy grits, butter beans, and cornbread-based dishes give this Southern collection its home-cooking character. Alongside familiar preparations are modern adaptations, including sausage-gravy enchiladas, that carry Southern flavors into a different form.
United States
United States cooking brings together regional dishes, family recipes, and traditions shaped in many communities. Chowders, potato soups, and other preparations sit alongside Southern, Texan, and related collections. Browse those narrower archives for a regional focus or begin here for a wider view of American dishes represented in the recipe box.
In this collection

Dolly Parton’s Buttermilk Biscuits
Tender old-fashioned Southern buttermilk biscuits made with lard or shortening and baked golden brown.

Dolly Parton’s Skillet Cornbread
A savory Southern skillet cornbread with buttermilk, bacon drippings, and a crisp golden crust.

Dolly Parton’s Mother’s Banana Pudding
Dolly Parton’s family-style banana pudding layers homemade vanilla custard, ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, and a golden baked meringue.

Dolly Parton’s Chicken and Dumplings
Dolly Parton’s country-style chicken and dumplings, with tender chicken, homemade broth, and soft Southern dumplings.

Cheesy Roasted Poblano and Shrimp Tacos
Smoky roasted poblano peppers topped with bubbling melted cheese form the foundation of these irresistible shrimp tacos. Finished with tender, boldly seasoned shrimp and fresh lime, they’re a…

Italian Penicillin Soup with Roasted Garlic, Chicken & Parmesan
Roasted garlic, tender chicken, silky vegetables, and Parmesan transform simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying soup. Served with delicate pastina and a touch of fresh lemon, it’s a…

Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam
Sweet, tart, and pleasantly spicy, this homemade Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam combines fresh cranberries, jalapeños, apple cider, and citrus into a glossy, spreadable preserve. Naturally thickened and freezer-friendly, it’s delicious…

Frijoles Refritos (Traditional Mexican Refried Beans)
Traditional Mexican Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos) Authentic Mexican-style refried beans made from yesterday’s pot beans, with traditional manteca, flavorful bean broth, and the time-honored technique of frying and…

Herb-Roasted Pork Loin with Tart Cherry–Mustard Pan Sauce
Tender, herb-roasted pork loin with a golden-brown crust, served with a rich tart cherry–mustard pan sauce featuring red wine, shallots, and fresh thyme. An elegant, flavorful centerpiece perfect…

Bourbon-Glazed Thick-Cut Pork Ribeye Chops
Extra-thick, bone-in pork ribeye chops are precisely dry-brined, gently roasted, and seared in cast iron until deeply golden. Finished with a glossy bourbon-apple cider glaze, these exceptionally juicy…
