American
American cuisine is incredibly diverse and reflects the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped the United States throughout its history. It incorporates various culinary traditions from Indigenous peoples, European settlers, African slaves, and more recent immigrant communities.
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Easy Mushroom Sauce
Easy Mushroom Sauce is delicious served over pasta or rice for a quick meal. The sour cream base makes it especially creamy and delicious. Use this Easy Mushroom Sauce on: Baked potatoes Pasta Steak Pork chops Chicken Grits
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Grillades and Garlic Cheese Grits
Grillades and Garlic Cheese Grits is a Louisiana brunch tradition. If you have not tried them, you are in for a treat. The Garlic Cheese Grits are fabulous with grillades, but can also be served as a side dish for any meat, poultry or seafood for breakfast or dinner.
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Rice
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Rice is an authentic gumbo recipe. Simmering the shrimp shells in the broth adds distinct flavor, but you can skip this step and start with peeled shrimp. The red bell pepper adds a little more color to the dish. The dish includes ingredients such as shrimp, smoked sausage (like andouille), the “Holy Trinity” of…
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Cranberry Curd
Cranberry Curd is a delicious spread for toast, bagels, etc. It is especially suitable for the holiday season.
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Classic Vanilla Cake
Make a light and moist classic vanilla cake that will last for four days (if not eaten first).
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Taco Seasoning
You can make your own Taco Seasoning for a lot less than the store-bought packets. Taco seasoning is a blend of spices commonly used to flavor tacos and other Mexican-inspired dishes. It includes dried onion, chili powder, garlic, cumin and oregano, among other spices. 2 tablespoons = 1 packet taco seasoning
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Orange Poppy Seed Cake
Orange poppy seed cake is a wonderful dessert that combines the zesty flavor of oranges with the nutty crunch of poppy seeds. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare, bake, and glaze cake; cool completely. Place the cake on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Once firm, place cake in a 2-gallon freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.…
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Fresh Strawberry Scones
Fresh Strawberry Scones…a warm and buttery crust surrounds delicately baked strawberries in these scones that are lightly sweetened with fruit juice.
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Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix
This versatile Ranch dressing and dip mix can be used to make a dressing for salads, a dip for fresh veggies, or a topping for baked potatoes.
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Linda’s Corn Pudding
Linda’s Corn Pudding is about as southern as you can get. It’s a marvelous accompaniment to any meal with chicken, turkey or goose.
