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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Gochujang Caramel Cookies
Gochujang, the fermented Korean chile paste, offers intrigue in this otherwise classic chewy sugar cookie. A gentle amount of ground cinnamon lends snickerdoodle vibes, and the dough is…
Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup
Ah, the Spicy Jalapeño Popper Soup! Just the name alone sends a tingle down the spine and a rumble in the tummy, doesn’t it? Imagine this: a creamy…
Shrimps in Culichi Salsa
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Ranchero Sauce
Ranchero sauce contains only seven ingredients (all of which are available at any grocery store) so it’s super easy to throw together at a moment’s notice. A fresh…
Hot Chicken Salad with Potato Chip Crust
This retro dish was once a hot favorite on the menus of tea rooms, bridge clubs, bridal showers, and other occasions where ladies lunched. It’s similar to a chicken…
Blender Mac and Cheese
Ingredients Procedure Cook’s Notes In the mood for a baked mac and cheese? Just toss some toasted panko across the surface and stick it in the oven for…
Arepas – Cornmeal Patties
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The Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Salad
Pile it on toasted bread or croissants with lettuce and tomato for a sandwich, eat it with crackers of your choice, or serve a scoop on lettuce leaves with assorted fruit and…
Chicken, Tortilla and Salsa Verde Casserole
Don’t worry if the tortillas don’t form a perfect layer as you assemble the casserole. Gaps here and there or overlapping areas won’t make a difference in the…
Chipotle BBQ Chicken Tacos
It’s time to level up Taco Night with these quick and easy chicken tacos that are packed with smoky, chipotle flavor. Mix and match with your favorite toppings…
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