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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Pimento Cheese
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Red or Green Chilaquiles
As with many Mexican dishes, regional and family variations are quite common. Usually, chilaquiles are eaten at breakfast or brunch. This makes them a popular recipe to use leftover tortillas and salsas.
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Green Corn Tamales
I got this recipe from the mother of the owner of the Brahma bull breeding ranch just down the road from me. Green Corn Tamales can be made ahead and reheated by steaming.
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How to Make Pumpkin Puree
You can use pumpkin puree in any recipe that calls for canned puree too. As a general rule, 3 pounds of fresh pumpkin will yield about 3 cups of mashed and cooked pumpkin. Here are four different methods for making puree.
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Schnepf Farms Pumpkin Fudge
Schnepf Farms is the Southwest’s premier entertainment farm. Their shop is filled with everything from homemade candies to pies. You can even make your own Pumpkin Puree to use in this recipe if you like.
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Date Nut Bread
This delicious bread is studded with dates and nuts. Try it spread with plain or flavored cream cheese! It’s delightful.
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Nantucket Pie
A New England favorite, this Nantucket Pie is not really a pie. It’s more like a cake. It’s delicious whether you call it a pie or a cake!
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Family Favorite Broccoli Salad
This salad rivals or beats any similar salad you will find on a buffet at your favorite restaurant.
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Dilly Casserole Bread
This is a delicious bread that is particularly well suited for fillings such as egg salad and tuna salad. It’s great with your favorite soup also!
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Self-Rising Flour
If a recipe calls for self-rising flour and you only have all-purpose flour, here’s how you can make your own. You can use this flour in yeast bread or roll recipes, but you’ll need to omit any salt called for in the recipe. If you use this as a substitute for all-purpose flour in a quick bread or muffins, omit…
