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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Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in the Instant Pot with butter or oil, finished with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and bold Fiesta Lime Pepper. Slightly firmer texture…
Jackie Kennedy’s Dinner Pie
This comforting Dinner Pie is inspired by a family-style dish often associated with Jackie Kennedy’s preference for simple, unfussy American meals at home. More casserole than pie in…
Cheese Enchiladas: A Taste of Mother’s Kitchen
From the Original Recipe Card Cheese Enchiladas1 ( 14-oz.) pkg. corn tortillasvegetable oil3 c. (12-oz.) shredded Monterey cheese Enchilada Sauce1/3 c. vegetable oil1 clove garlic3 T. flour2 T.…
Instant Pot Potato Soup
This loaded potato soup is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. Tender russet potatoes create a thick, comforting base, enhanced with savory seasonings and a touch of garlic. Evaporated…
Steve’s Signature Texas Pinto Beans
These are my signature Texas-style pinto beans, the result of years of experimenting, adjusting, and refining the recipe until I achieved just the right balance of smoky, savory…
Texas Heat Sous-Vide Salsa Verde
This Texas heat version brings bold chile flavor without sacrificing balance. Serrano, Jalapeño, and roasted poblano combine with sous-vide precision to create a deep, fiery salsa verde that…
Texas Million Pasta
This Texas twist on Million Dollar Crockpot Pasta turns up the attitude with bold Southwest flavors and a gentle heat that builds without overpowering the dish. Savory beef…
Cabbage Casserole
This classic Cabbage Casserole is pure comfort food — tender sautéed cabbage and onions folded into a creamy, cheesy sauce, then topped with buttery Ritz cracker crumbs and…
Cowboy Potatoes
Hearty, cheesy, and smoky, these Cowboy Potatoes take baking potatoes and turn them into a rustic, crave-worthy side dish. Crispy on the outside, tender and fluffy inside, with…
Black-Eyed Pea Salsa with Cheese Quesadillas
This dish brings together a vibrant black-eyed pea salsa — studded with roasted green chiles, red bell peppers, crisp green onions, and fresh cilantro — with simple yet…
