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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Old Fashioned Zucchini Bread
Old Fashioned Zucchini bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread made by incorporating grated zucchini into the batter. The zucchini adds moisture and a slight sweetness, making the bread tender and rich.
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Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins
Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Skins have been a favorite appetizer at local taverns, bars and grills for a very long time. This recipe is one of the very best!
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Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken chili is a wonderful alternative to traditional beef chili. There is very little prep time for this delicious, truly white chili.
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Cheerwine Barbecue Sauce
Cheerwine is a popular cherry-flavored soft drink that originated in North Carolina in 1917. Known for its distinctive red color and unique cherry flavor, it has a loyal following, especially in the southeastern United States.
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Amish White Bread
Amish White Bread is a traditional, homemade bread known for its soft texture, light flavor and tender crumb. It is baked in a loaf pan to produce a classic sandwich bread that is perfect for everyday use.
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Gumbolaya Stew with Garlic Rice
Gumbolaya Stew with Garlic Rice is a warm, comforting stew - a great combination of gumbo and jambalaya.
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Chicken Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy
Chicken fried chicken is a delicious Southern-style dish featuring tender chicken breasts that are double-breaded and fried to perfection. The chicken has a crispy, golden crust.
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Shoo Fly Pies
Shoo Fly Pies are molasses pies that were created by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1880s. They ate it with strong black coffee for breakfast.
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Desperation Doughnuts
While their resemblance to real doughnuts may be a little "iffy," children and adults alike enjoy these quick snacks. I've made these for my grandchildren for years, and they always enjoy them.
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Amish Lemon Sponge Pie
Amish Lemon Sponge Pie is a traditional dessert that combines a light, airy sponge-like filling with a tangy lemon flavor. It has a buttery pie crust filled with a mixture of eggs, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest.
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