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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Boudin
Boudin is one of the most famous and beloved Cajun and Creole recipes. This excellent version has no liver (which is why I love it). This is a great sausage to make and it freezes well. Many people cut the casing off the boudin before eating it. This dish is a good one to learn because, once you have…
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Grilled Salmon Teriyaki
Seasoned with red pepper flakes and garlic, these grilled tender salmon steaks are sweet perfection.
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Very Best Waffles
Cornstarch is the secret for crispy waffles. Cornstarch guarantees that your waffles will be crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Almond Joy Brownies
If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you are sure to love these brownies. The marshmallow topping is delicious.
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New England Pot Roast
New England Pot Roast is SO tasty. The horseradish is the secret ingredient! The leftovers make wonderful roast beef sandwiches also.
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Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce
Perfect for hot fudge sundaes, this Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce keeps well in the refrigerator.
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Cream Cheese Bunuelos Flautas
Flour tortillas are filled with cream cheese and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, then fried. Cream Cheese Bunuelos Flautas are then rolled in cinnamon-sugar, and chocolate and caramel syrups are drizzled over them.
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Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is so unusual. It has been around for a long time, and it is still much-loved. Many serve this as a dessert. In my opinion, it’s more of a dessert than a salad.
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Easy Refried Beans
If you need refried beans in a hurry, Easy Refried Beans is a darned good recipe. It rivals most restaurant refried beans that I've eaten.
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Famous Chocolate Wafer Roll
Famous Chocolate Wafer Roll is another great recipe from the mid-20th Century (circa 1950s). This recipe comes from the box of Famous Chocolate Wafers and is just so sweet and impressive.
