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.
In this collection
Mazatlán-Style Shrimp Ceviche
Bright, refreshing, and deeply rooted in the coastal traditions of Sinaloa, Mazatlán-Style Shrimp Ceviche celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mexico’s Pacific coast. Tender shrimp are briefly poached, then…
Gulf Coast Mushroom Garlic Rice
Inspired by the rice served with The Gumbo Diner’s Redfish Special in Galveston, this elegant side dish relies on restraint rather than bold seasoning. Fluffy parboiled rice is…
Flour Tortillas
These classic flour tortillas are soft, pliable, and lightly blistered with that perfect homemade chew. Using simple pantry ingredients and a quick rest, the dough rolls out beautifully…
Tex-Mex Pressed Chicken Loaf
A juicy, sliceable chicken loaf loaded with Jalapeño, sharp cheddar, warm Tex-Mex spices, and a hint of lime. Designed for clean deli-style slices but bold enough to stand…
San Antonio Taqueria Refried Beans
These San Antonio taqueria-style refried beans capture the rich, rustic flavor found in neighborhood taco shops throughout South Texas. Starting with deeply seasoned Instant Pot pinto beans, the…
Creamed Spinach
A quick and comforting side dish, this creamed spinach uses frozen spinach and Morrison gravy mix to create a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for smaller meals or weeknight…
Huevos Aguachile
This viral Huevos Aguachile is a fresh, zesty, and healthy Mexican egg salad that’s high in protein and perfect for keeping you full and energized. The combination of…
Salsa Verde “Street Corn” Chicken Bake
This creamy, cheesy bake is a playful twist on Mexican street corn, turning it into a hearty, protein-packed dish perfect for brunch, dinner, or meal prep. Tangy salsa…
Chamoy Pickles
Chamoy Pickles are a bold Mexican-inspired snack combining the crunch of dill pickles with the sweet-sour-spicy punch of chamoy. Pickles soak in a tangy, chili-lime mixture, turning bright…
Sausage Gravy Breakfast Enchiladas
This is the kind of breakfast that doesn’t whisper “good morning” — it kicks the door open. Soft scrambled eggs, melty cheddar jack, and flour tortillas are rolled…
