Sandwiches, Pizza & Takeout - America's Casual Food Favorites
American's love their hand-held foods! Whether it's pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs or burgers, America probably has the world's most diverse collection of casual cuisine. Below you'll find all sorts of resources and recipes for enjoying these fast favorites, inside and out.
Classic Egg Salad Recipe
Whether you're making it from scratch, or using up those leftover Easter eggs, this traditional egg salad recipe is delicious.
Whether you're making it from scratch, or using up those leftover Easter eggs, this traditional egg salad recipe is delicious.
BBQ Pork Stuffed Corn Muffins
These delicious stuffed corn muffins bring together two American favorites - barbecued pork and cornbread. The cornbread forms a perfect package for the pork, and since it keeps the fingers clean, it's great for parties.
These delicious stuffed corn muffins bring together two American favorites - barbecued pork and cornbread. The cornbread forms a perfect package for the pork, and since it keeps the fingers clean, it's great for parties.
No-Knead Sandwich Rolls Recipe
There is nothing like a crusty, freshly baked sandwich roll to turn that ham and cheese into something special. If you've never thought about baking your own sandwiches rolls because you thought it was difficult, you've haven't tried this no-knead sandwich roll recipe.
There is nothing like a crusty, freshly baked sandwich roll to turn that ham and cheese into something special. If you've never thought about baking your own sandwiches rolls because you thought it was difficult, you've haven't tried this no-knead sandwich roll recipe.
Italian Pork Sloppy Joe Sandwich Recipe
This Italian braised pork sandwich recipe is a take-off on the American classic - Sloppy Joes. The pork is cooked for a long time in the delicious sauce, and served on a roll.
This Italian braised pork sandwich recipe is a take-off on the American classic - Sloppy Joes. The pork is cooked for a long time in the delicious sauce, and served on a roll.
Vegetarian Veggie Burger Recipes
Dozens of vegetarian and vegan veggie burger recipes to choose from, including black bean burger recipes, potato burgers and TVP and tofu burger recipes, all meat-free and low in fat and cholesterol.
Dozens of vegetarian and vegan veggie burger recipes to choose from, including black bean burger recipes, potato burgers and TVP and tofu burger recipes, all meat-free and low in fat and cholesterol.
Summer Vegetable Pizza Recipe
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
When peppers, sweet corn, and cherry tomatoes are at their peak, there's nothing like enjoying them on a summer vegetable pizza. Of course, this summer vegetable pizza recipe can be used to feature almost any vegetables, so keep this pizza in mind when shopping at the farmer's market.
Open-Face New York Steak Sandwich with Garlic Balsamic Pan-Sauce
This open-face New York steak sandwich recipe requires a fork and knife to eat, but you won't mind when you taste how delicious the garlic balsamic pan-sauce is over the seared steak. And, the toasted bread, which acts as a base for the beef, does a great job soaking up the extra sauce.
This open-face New York steak sandwich recipe requires a fork and knife to eat, but you won't mind when you taste how delicious the garlic balsamic pan-sauce is over the seared steak. And, the toasted bread, which acts as a base for the beef, does a great job soaking up the extra sauce.
Sweet-Hot Thai Burger Recipe
This sweet and spicy Thai burger recipe was the $50,000 Grand Prize winner at the 2007 Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest and Cook-Off. It was created by Karen Bernards, and features an Asian-inspired take on the classic American burger.
This sweet and spicy Thai burger recipe was the $50,000 Grand Prize winner at the 2007 Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest and Cook-Off. It was created by Karen Bernards, and features an Asian-inspired take on the classic American burger.
Little Italy Sausage Burger Recipe
This sausage burger recipe is from Rebecca Reece, winner of the alternative (non-beef) category, in the last Sutter Home Build a Better Burger National Recipe Contest and Cook-Off. If you are looking for a new burger recipe alternative, this recipe is literally a "winner."
This sausage burger recipe is from Rebecca Reece, winner of the alternative (non-beef) category, in the last Sutter Home Build a Better Burger National Recipe Contest and Cook-Off. If you are looking for a new burger recipe alternative, this recipe is literally a "winner."
Potato Pesto Pizza Recipe
No one's sure where this potato pesto pizza recipe came from, but its fusion of Greek and Italian ingredients is pure American cuisine. The tangy feta cheese works perfectly with the potatoes and pesto, and makes this pizza recipe an unusual, delicious treat.
No one's sure where this potato pesto pizza recipe came from, but its fusion of Greek and Italian ingredients is pure American cuisine. The tangy feta cheese works perfectly with the potatoes and pesto, and makes this pizza recipe an unusual, delicious treat.
"Oven-Fried" Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe
This easy oven method for making Buffalo chicken wings eliminates the need for messy deep-frying, and the results are crisp, golden-brown chicken wings ready to coat with your favorite sauce. Buffalo chicken wings are the perfect party food, so give this simple recipe a try.
This easy oven method for making Buffalo chicken wings eliminates the need for messy deep-frying, and the results are crisp, golden-brown chicken wings ready to coat with your favorite sauce. Buffalo chicken wings are the perfect party food, so give this simple recipe a try.
Open-Face Smoked Salmon Bagel
This open-face smoked salmon bagel makes for a great breakfast or brunch offering. Most grocery stores sell pre-sliced smoked salmon, which makes this recipe a snap.
This open-face smoked salmon bagel makes for a great breakfast or brunch offering. Most grocery stores sell pre-sliced smoked salmon, which makes this recipe a snap.
Creamy Cheesy Asparagus Pizza
This creamy cheesy asparagus pizza recipe is an example of a "white" pizza. So, instead of tomato sauce, the fresh asparagus is on a delicious cream sauce. In keeping with the white theme, the whole thing is topped with white cheddar cheese. This a great vegetarian pizza!
This creamy cheesy asparagus pizza recipe is an example of a "white" pizza. So, instead of tomato sauce, the fresh asparagus is on a delicious cream sauce. In keeping with the white theme, the whole thing is topped with white cheddar cheese. This a great vegetarian pizza!
Faux Crab and Avocado Salad Sandwich
When budget, or availability makes using real crab difficult, imitation crab is a surprisingly tasty, and low-fat alternative. This crab and avocado salad sandwich is fast to make, and cost a fraction of what the real stuff would have.
When budget, or availability makes using real crab difficult, imitation crab is a surprisingly tasty, and low-fat alternative. This crab and avocado salad sandwich is fast to make, and cost a fraction of what the real stuff would have.
Chicago Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza - Video Recipe
If you're a pizza lover, then you have to try this mega pie. Made in the Chicago deep dish style, you'll need both hands to eat up this amazing stuffed pizza.
If you're a pizza lover, then you have to try this mega pie. Made in the Chicago deep dish style, you'll need both hands to eat up this amazing stuffed pizza.
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizza
Never thought of topping a pizza with eggs? Well, after you taste this amazing pizza, you may never eat it any other way! The soft yolks, running over the cheese and sausage, topped with the cool greens, makes for a very memorable pizza experience. It is called a breakfast pizza, but this is wonderful anytime of the day.
Never thought of topping a pizza with eggs? Well, after you taste this amazing pizza, you may never eat it any other way! The soft yolks, running over the cheese and sausage, topped with the cool greens, makes for a very memorable pizza experience. It is called a breakfast pizza, but this is wonderful anytime of the day.
Homemade Sloppy Joes - Video Recipe
A hearty and tasty sandwich, sloppy joes are a classic lunchtime favorite that won't leave you hungry. See how to make an easy and delicious sloppy joe sandwich at home.
A hearty and tasty sandwich, sloppy joes are a classic lunchtime favorite that won't leave you hungry. See how to make an easy and delicious sloppy joe sandwich at home.
Chicken Parmesan Heroes - Video Recipe
If you're in the mood for a hefty and warm sandwich, then the perfect chicken Parmesan will satisfy your stomach. See how to make these deluxe chicken parm heroes.
If you're in the mood for a hefty and warm sandwich, then the perfect chicken Parmesan will satisfy your stomach. See how to make these deluxe chicken parm heroes.
Open-Face Tuna Melt - Video Recipe
Tuna melt sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal that you can customize with your favorite breads and cheeses. See how to make a mouth-watering tuna melt at home.
Tuna melt sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal that you can customize with your favorite breads and cheeses. See how to make a mouth-watering tuna melt at home.
Easy Avocado Lobster Rolls - Video Recipe
You can make your lobster rolls a little healthier by adding avocado to them instead of mayo. See how to make quick and easy avocado lobster rolls on toasted buns.
You can make your lobster rolls a little healthier by adding avocado to them instead of mayo. See how to make quick and easy avocado lobster rolls on toasted buns.
Chicken and Baked Brie Ciabatta
This chicken and baked Brie Ciabatta sandwich is a beautiful, and delicious, way to break the boring sandwich routine. The sweetness of the fig jam, and warm melting Brie cheese, go so well with the chicken breast and chewy Ciabatta.
This chicken and baked Brie Ciabatta sandwich is a beautiful, and delicious, way to break the boring sandwich routine. The sweetness of the fig jam, and warm melting Brie cheese, go so well with the chicken breast and chewy Ciabatta.
How to Make a Philly Cheesesteak - Video Recipe
Using much less oil, but not substituting any flavor, you can make a delicious version of the famous Philly Cheesesteak sandwich at home. See how it's done.
Using much less oil, but not substituting any flavor, you can make a delicious version of the famous Philly Cheesesteak sandwich at home. See how it's done.
Maine Lobster Rolls
This is certainly the most "gourmet" of all America's great sandwiches. It's as simple as it is extravagant, and as far as cold lobster goes, this may be the ultimate way to enjoy Maine's famous crustaceans.
This is certainly the most "gourmet" of all America's great sandwiches. It's as simple as it is extravagant, and as far as cold lobster goes, this may be the ultimate way to enjoy Maine's famous crustaceans.
Hot Dogs Across America
A photo slide show of the beloved hot dog. From Coney Island to Hollywood, take a tour with America's one-handed wonder.
A photo slide show of the beloved hot dog. From Coney Island to Hollywood, take a tour with America's one-handed wonder.
The Birth of the Cheeseburger
Was America's favorite burger invented in California, in 1924, by a 16 year old? Or 10 years later, in Kentucky? Read this and you decide.
Was America's favorite burger invented in California, in 1924, by a 16 year old? Or 10 years later, in Kentucky? Read this and you decide.
The Hamburger: The All-American Sandwich
Whether it's grilled, flame-broiled, fried, or steamed, this is America's official sandwich (sorry hot dog). Come explore the many delicious mysteries and arguments surrounding the "burger." Who really invented the hamburger? Cheese or no cheese? What is the best way to cook the perfect patty? And, where's the ham?
Whether it's grilled, flame-broiled, fried, or steamed, this is America's official sandwich (sorry hot dog). Come explore the many delicious mysteries and arguments surrounding the "burger." Who really invented the hamburger? Cheese or no cheese? What is the best way to cook the perfect patty? And, where's the ham?
How to Make Homemade Pastrami Video Recipe
Making true pastrami at home takes many days of curing and then the meat has to be smoked. This faux-pastrami uses an already cured corned beef, and one secret ingredient, to get something very close to same flavors, but only take one day to make.
Making true pastrami at home takes many days of curing and then the meat has to be smoked. This faux-pastrami uses an already cured corned beef, and one secret ingredient, to get something very close to same flavors, but only take one day to make.