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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Avocado Butter
Avocado Butter is wonderful for spreading on whole grain or sourdough toast. Serving Suggestions After spreading Avocado Butter on toast, top with thin tomato slices. Slather on baked or broiled salmon. Slather over burgers. Over your favorite meat – steaks, chicken or fish. Use in wraps, such as veggie wraps or burritos. Use in many types of sandwiches. Serve…
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Hennessy Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Hennessy Pecan Cinnamon Rolls are like none other you’ve ever tasted! The cognac is in the topping! This recipe is not for the kids!
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Charlie Gitto’s St. Louis Toasted Ravioli
This fabled Charlie Gitto’s St. Louis Toasted Ravioli recipe comes from Charlie Gitto’s restaurant in St. Louis’s Hill neighborhood.
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Favorite Dressing
Favorite Dressing is one of the dressing recipes I make at Thanksgiving. If you don’t care for hot Italian sausage, then just substitute the mild sausage.
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Payday Bars
Payday Bars are seriously just as delicious as the “real” thing. This is a delicious version of Payday bars that mimics the candy bar’s sweet and crunchy combination of peanuts, caramel and marshmallows.
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Blooming Onion with Creamy Chili Sauce
Of course, you can dip your onion into any sauce you desire, but this creamy chili sauce can’t be beat!
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Shaker Lemon Pie
Also known as Ohio Lemon Pie, this delicious Shaker lemon pie comes from the Midwestern Shaker communities long ago.
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Vintage Strawberry Shortcake
Shortcake is really a rich baking powder biscuit; in this case, a very rich drop biscuit with a high portion of butter and two egg yolks. You can’t get more old-fashioned than this Vintage Strawberry Shortcake. As they could only gild a lily in the good old days, we suggest you butter the biscuits, too. You haven’t lived until…
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Springtime Bunny Cake
I made this cake many times with my daughter when she was growing up. It’s easy and fun! I believe it was a Betty Crocker recipe, but I don’t remember
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Boston Brown Bread
This is a delicious Boston Brown Bread recipe. I’ve been making it for years. It’s absolutely foolproof!
