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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Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex has its own culinary identity, with Texas and Mexican connections expressed through particular dishes and ingredients. Jalapeño sauces, poblano casseroles, enchiladas, and other preparations provide starting points here. Browse the collection for familiar servings and adaptations, with the recipe’s individual ingredients and method guiding the choice of what to cook.
Texan
Pork chops, mushroom rice, jalapeño cheese preparations, and other dishes give this Texan collection its range. The recipes gather Texas-linked flavors and interpretations without treating one dish as the whole of the state’s cooking.
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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…
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…
Gruyère and Swiss Cheese Sauce
Nutty Gruyère and mellow Swiss combine in an exceptionally smooth, elegant cheese sauce. Perfect for mushroom, ham, and asparagus omelettes, with a stable texture designed for advance preparation.
Classic Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
A rich, velvety sharp cheddar sauce that’s perfect for omelettes, breakfast casseroles, vegetables, and baked potatoes. Prepare it ahead, refrigerate, and gently reheat whenever needed.
Cowboy Candy Cheddar Cheese Log
Sweet, spicy, creamy, and sharp, this Cowboy Candy Cheddar Cheese Log combines cream cheese, extra-sharp cheddar, and candied jalapeños in an easy make-ahead appetizer. Finished with more glossy…
Thanksgiving Autumn Salad with Apples, Pears, Cranberries & Pecans
A crisp, colorful Thanksgiving salad with apples, pears, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, goat cheese, and red onion, finished with a tangy apple cider–Dijon vinaigrette. Fresh, festive, and perfectly…
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.
