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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Nicole’s Baked Spaghetti
Ingredients 8 ounces thin spaghetti 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 26-ounce can spaghetti sauce 2 cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon oregano…
Chunky Guacamole
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped ¼ of a small red onion, finely chopped 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt…
King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 1/2 16-ounce package cellentani pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 8-ounce package…
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it’s delicious. 1 (4½- to 5-pound ) whole chicken 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each 2…
Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole
1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup chopped onion 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce ¼ cup milk 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2…
Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 ounces Pepper…
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
Turn creamy canned soup into a hearty meal. Use frozen chicken preseasoned with Southwestern spices and canned enchilada sauce for satisfying flavor. 2 cans (10¾ ounces each) condensed…
All-American Cheeseburger Soup
Cheese, ground beef, and onion satisfy that craving for a classic burger and a hearty soup. We even included the pickle, ketchup, and mustard, and a side of…
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Looking for a unique Super Bowl dish? Try this delicious soup — it’s rich and creamy, with all the crowd-pleasing flavors of spicy buffalo chicken wings. 1 2¼…
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