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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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  • Homemade Tater Tots

    Homemade Tater Tots

    Say goodbye to those frozen bags of tater tots. This homemade version is so easy, freezer-friendly and way better than store-bought! Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled 1…

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  • Mac and Cheese

    Ingredients 1 lb. cavatappi pasta (or pasta of your choice) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 4 cups milk 6 cups freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar 1…

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  • Fry Sauce

    Fry Sauce

    This recipe for fry sauce is sure to be a family favorite! We dip fries, burgers, and chicken in this mixture. Feel free to halve the amount if…

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  • Zucchini Onion Pie

    Zucchini Onion Pie

    Zucchini Onion Pie that’s good for breakfast or dinner. Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 garlic…

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  • Roasted Green Chile Fries

    These crispy and smoky green chile fries are an exotic take on a classic finger food. Roast the peppers before frying them to enhance their natural flavor. Vegetable…

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  • Cilantro Jalapeño Pasta With Blackened Chicken

    This cilantro jalapeño pasta with blackened chicken is a fusion and celebration of different cultures. One bite is a jam-packed explosion of flavors! Ingredients For the Chicken 1…

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  • Queso Fresco Cheese Sticks

    Queso Fresco Cheese Sticks

    These queso fresco cheese sticks are scrumptious enough to be eaten on their own, or can be perfectly paired with your favorite hot sauce. The only problem with…

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  • Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole

    Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole

    Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chilies, jalapeños and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. Ingredients 7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced…

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  • Overnight Fruit Salad

    Overnight Fruit Salad

    Ingredients 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups green grapes 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks,…

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  • Cookie Dough Eggrolls

    Cookie Dough Eggrolls

    Cookie Dough Eggrolls Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup chocolate…

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