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
Pepper Corn Chowder
Frozen corn is pureed with chicken broth and sauteed onions and leeks to create a silky soup without any cream. Red sweet pepper and extra corn add a…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Though fried green tomatoes are commonly thought of as a Southern staple, they were actually an invention of 19th century Northern farmers who would pick the remaining green…
Spinach, Grapes and Bacon
Top baby spinach with grapes, bacon, dilled Havarti cheese, and pecans, then drizzle with warm bacon-raspberry vinaigrette. 8 slices bacon 4 cups grapes ¼ cup raspberry vinegar 1…
Linguine with Clam Sauce
This delicious version of the traditional linguine dish weighs in at only 290 calories per serving. 1 9-ounce package fresh linguine 4 bacon slices 2 teaspoons bottled minced…
Mexican-Style Chicken
Layered with tortilla strips, a tomato sauce, chicken, and cheddar cheese, this Mexican-inspired casserole is hard to resist. 2 10¾-ounce cans reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup 1…
Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole
For enchilada flavor — without all the frying, filling, and rolling — try this mouthwatering dish. Cut fat by making it with ground turkey, reduced fat cheese, and…
Mexicali Hamburger Casserole
Ground beef and pantry-ready ingredients like salsa and canned corn make this one-dish dinner nice and easy. A corn bread topper adds a homey touch. 1½ pound lean…
Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole
Pre-cooked chicken paired with rice and vermicelli mix cuts the prep time down to 20 minutes for this chili-spiced casserole. ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 tablespoon…
Chicken Florentine Artichoke Bake
A Parmesan cheese-bread crumb mixture tops this hearty supper featuring bow tie pasta, chicken, artichokes, and Monterey Jack cheese. Crushed red pepper adds a touch of heat. 8…
Eight-Layer Casserole
Perfect for potlucks or dinner tonight, this casserole features a cheesy topping and layers of ground beef, noodles, spinach, and tomatoes. 3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)…
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