American Food Recipes

American cuisine is a free flowing freestyle of flavors, ingredients, techniques, tastes, and countless cultural influences. Below you can try your hand at classic American recipes like homemade apple pie, cajun shrimp, and fried chicken...just to name a few.

07.01.2005

Homemade Instant Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal

Breakfast North America North Europe vegan Vegetarian

I like oatmeal, but don't always have time to make it. I've tried commerically available instant oatmeal, but do not necessarily like the taste. So, I learned to make my...

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06.17.2005

Burriquitas (Mini Burritos)

Appetizers & Snacks Beef Latin America & Caribbean Mexico North America

As you may know, Burrito means Little Donkey. Since these are very small, or tiny burritos, I named them Burriquitas. They are perfect for parties, watching the big game on...

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06.01.2005

Edamame with Spicy Peppercorn Salt

Appetizers & Snacks North America Pink Peppercorn Southeast & East Asia vegan Vegetarian

Edamame makes a healthy low-calorie snack that's filling and delicious. The buttery taste of edamame is decadent. It's low in fat and high in flavor.

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05.26.2005

Toasted Pita Triangles

Africa Appetizers & Snacks Baking Middle East North America South Europe vegan Vegetarian

This recipe is so simple and tasty, you'll make it all the time! I do. It's much healthier than potato chips or tortilla chips, and it goes great with any...

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05.23.2005

Chicken and Grape Pasta Salad

North America Pasta Poultry Salads

My mother passed this recipe for pasta chicken salad on to me. It's a cold salad that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's also an excellent use of leftover chicken and...

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04.22.2005

Wisconsin Cheese Soup

North America Soup Wisconsin

This recipe is for one of your employees, and my daughter Jodie Parks. This was always her favorite soup when I worked at the Feed Store in Springfield IL.

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03.30.2005

Pasta Toss

Italy North America Pasta South Europe

I make this to cut down on several steps for simple pasta dishes. I've done it with all kinds of meat and veggies tossed in. Use whatever you feel like.

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02.16.2005

Cincinnati-Style Chili

Beef Chili North America Pork

I first tried this dish in Chicago many years ago at a Cincy Chili franchise. Although it never really caught on here, I was hooked. After finding a recipe for...

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01.11.2005

Easy Cheese Popcorn

Appetizers & Snacks North America

I use the cheddar cheese powder on my air-popped popcorn to save on calories. Also, I've found the butter flavored pan sprays help it to stick to the popcorn--again less...

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12.17.2004

Eve's Spice Cake

Baking Desserts Germany North America North Europe

This has been a family favorite since 1950. My grandmother gave me the recipe, when I married and moved to Illinois from Germany...

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12.05.2004

Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad

Italy North America Pasta Salads South Europe Vegetarian

When I needed to prepare a salad to accommodate unexpected guests one afternoon, this artichoke and olive pasta salad recipe came about. I made it from some of my favorite...

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11.24.2004

Fruit Pomanders

cloves fruit North America oranges pomanders

We made these for holiday craft projects in grade school. They also doubled as inexpensive handmade gifts.

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11.16.2004

Pickled Beets Recipe

Appetizers & Snacks Beets North America pickle-recipes vegan Vegetarian

My mom has always made these pickled beets every summer and I have carried on the tradition with my family. You can keep them in the refrigerator and add more...

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11.04.2004

Rich Cardamom Cookies

cardamom cookies Desserts North America North Europe

I recently baked this cardamom cookie recipe for a potluck and the guests raved about them because they are unusual and delicious.

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11.04.2004

Peppery Ginger Cookies

Baking Desserts North America North Europe

Also known as pfefferneusse cookies, these spicy bites are adored in Scandinavia during the holidays. Try them with tea or a warm mug of hot cocoa.

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