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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Two Ingredient Fudge with Variations
Two-Ingredient Fudge with Variations is the easiest, creamiest and tastiest fudge you will ever make. You can throw this fudge together in a matter of several minutes so you can have your fudge any time you feel like it.
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Benne (Sesame Seed Cookies)
Delicious Benne (Sesame Seed Cookies) from the old South. In African and Southern United States cuisine, “benne” refers to sesame seeds. They are often used in cooking and baking and are known for their nutty flavor and nutritional value.
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Avocado Butter
Avocado Butter is healthy, and it's wonderful for spreading on whole grain or sourdough toast.
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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.
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