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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Dill Weed Dip
This is an old standby recipe that I began making in the 60s. Time certainly hasn't lessened my appreciation for it. It's as good today as it was then!
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Linda’s Scattered Potatoes
Think of Linda's Scattered Potatoes as "nachos" with a potato base. This is my latest foodie invention, and our family loves it!
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Iowa Spaghetti Sauce
When we were young, we looked forward to visiting my Aunt Anita in Muscatine, Iowa. She always had this ready for us when we arrived. We fought over the mushrooms so, over time, she added up to three times the amount of mushrooms called for!
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Kentucky Hot Brown
The Kentucky Hot Brown, an open-face sandwich, originated at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, early in the 1900s. There are as many versions of the dish as there are cooks who make it. This is my favorite as it uses both turkey and ham.
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Pan Release
Your cakes and cupcakes will release from the fanciest pans without leaving any flour residue when you use this Pan Release. They will come out "pretty as a picture!" This also works well for loaf pans when baking bread. It makes pan cleanup much easier!
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Cajun Sausage Bread
Put some spice in your life with this Cajun Sausage Bread. Served with a simple salad, this will make a good meal for anywhere from 4 to 6 people.
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Carrot Cake Supreme
Carrot Cake Supreme is loaded with carrots, crushed pineapple and pecans or walnuts! This cake is for those who love their cakes stuffed with goodies. Actually, this could be considered a distant cousin of a fruitcake.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Pie
It's a wonderful time of the year when strawberries and rhubarb are in season. They are delicious paired together in a pie.
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Lofthouse Cookies
Favorite supermarket cookies that you can make in your own home.
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Golden Eagle Pancakes
Two things set these Golden Eagle Pancakes apart – cornmeal is added to the batter and they are small pancakes, which also makes them a lot easier to flip! By the way, did I tell you they’re delicious?
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