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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Quick Shrimp Chowder
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans cream of potato soup, undiluted 3 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper…
Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients For the Crust 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed 3 tablespoons cold water For the Filling 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 2…
Enchilada Cake
Ingredients 1 dozen flour tortillas 2 cups shredded chicken 1 pound Colby Jack Cheese, grated and divided 1-large can of cream of chicken soup 1 cup chopped green…
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes with Green Chile
Ingredients 5 lbs golden yellow potatoes (russets would work as well), peeled and then chopped into approximately 2″ pieces 1/2 cup butter, room temp is easiest approximately 1/2…
Nacho Cheese Chicken Chowder
Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 14 1/2 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed nacho cheese…
Crockpot Pinto Beans
Beans are so simple to make, but I know many of you aren’t home during the day to babysit a pot of beans simmering on the stove for…
Gone-All-Day Stew
Tender beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and mushrooms make this slow-cooker stew a hearty family supper. Brown the beef first, then let the slow cooker bring everything together. Recipe…
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes (about 9 medium), peeled and cubed 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/4…
Magic Chocolate Shell
This is barely a recipe, but it really is magic. All you need are two parts coconut oil to three parts chocolate — make as much or as…
Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
I’ve never met a person who didn’t enjoy this creamy soup, and it’s hearty enough to serve as a main course with your favorite bread or rolls. Ingredients…
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