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.
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Shrimp Oreganata
Shrimp Oreganata is a classic Italian-American seafood dish featuring large shrimp baked beneath a savory topping of garlic, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and crisp breadcrumbs. Dry white wine,…
Marry Me Chicken
Golden pan-seared chicken is finished in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic, white wine, Parmigiano-Reggiano, basil, thyme, and a touch of lemon. The sauce is creamy…
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe avocado (about 2) 1…
Creamy Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Homemade macaroni and cheese featuring tender pasta cooked in chicken stock, a creamy three-cheese sauce, and a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping.
No-Bake Cajun Shrimp Cheesecake
An elegant no-bake appetizer featuring a buttery cracker-and-pecan crust topped with a creamy Cajun filling loaded with tender shrimp, fresh herbs, cucumber, lemon, and a gentle touch of…
Super Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Silky, rich, and intensely jalapeño-forward, this creamy green sauce gets its luxurious texture without dairy, mayonnaise, or avocado. Tender jalapeños, onion, and garlic are blended in a Vitamix…
Spicy Honey Blue Cheese Sauce
A thick, creamy blue cheese sauce balancing savory cheese, gentle honey sweetness, bright acidity, and clean cayenne heat. Part of the blue cheese is mashed into the base…
Buffalo Chicken Caesar Crunch Wrap
This Buffalo Chicken Caesar Crunch Wrap combines crispy breaded chicken, tangy homemade Caesar dressing, sweet-and-spicy Buffalo sauce, cool romaine lettuce, melted mozzarella, Parmesan Reggiano, and crunchy croutons inside…
Huevos Rancheros, Reimagined
A refined take on huevos rancheros built around a crisp corn tortilla-crusted fried egg with a soft, flowing yolk. Creamy San Antonio Taqueria Refried Beans form the base,…
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