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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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  • Summer Squash and Corn Chowder

    Enjoy soup in the summertime by making this satisfying chowder with the season’s best produce. Top with cheese and bacon for kid appeal. Ingredients 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon…

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  • Pico de Gallo

    Pico de Gallo

    Ingredients 6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1 medium white or red onion, diced 2 Jalapeño or 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced Handful of chopped cilantro Juice…

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  • Crispy Cheese Sticks With a Quick Salsa

    Ingredients For Dough: 1 cup shortening 6 ounces cold, light beer 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting For Salsa:…

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  • Crispy Green Bean Fries

    Breaded and fried golden brown. Served with a Cucumber-Wasabi Ranch dip. Ingredients For the Dip: 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1/2 cup peeled, seeded,chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon horseradish, drained…

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  • Crisp Cucumber Salsa

    Crisp Cucumber Salsa

    Here’s a fantastic way to use cucumbers. You’ll love the creamy and crunchy texture and super-fresh flavors. Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely…

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  • Chunky Guacamole

    Chunky Guacamole

    2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped ¼ of a small red onion, finely chopped 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt…

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  • King Ranch Chicken Mac and Cheese

    Ingredients 1/2 16-ounce package cellentani pasta 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 8-ounce package…

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  • King Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Recipe variations on this Texas-favorite chicken casserole abound simply because it’s delicious. 1 (4½- to 5-pound ) whole chicken 2 celery ribs, cut into 3 pieces each 2…

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  • Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Casserole

    1 tablespoon butter 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup chopped onion 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce ¼ cup milk 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 2…

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  • Pepper Jack Cheese Sauce

    Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 ounces Pepper…

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