Classic American Stews, Chowders and Chilis
American food served in a large steaming bowl! Some of our country's greatest signature dishes are lovingly ladled from pots and crocks handed down from one generation to the next.
Pastafazool - Italian Pasta and Bean Soup Recipe
Pastafazool is a rich Italian-American pasta and bean soup recipe. This hearty soup can be thinned-out with more stock if desired, but it's traditionally served thick, with lots of Italian bread to dip in. Almost any sausage can be used in this recipe, or leave it out for a lighter pastafazool.
Pastafazool is a rich Italian-American pasta and bean soup recipe. This hearty soup can be thinned-out with more stock if desired, but it's traditionally served thick, with lots of Italian bread to dip in. Almost any sausage can be used in this recipe, or leave it out for a lighter pastafazool.
Chicken "Verde" - Green Chicken Stew Recipe
This great chicken stew recipe is inspired by the Southwest pork stew, chili verde, which is pork stewed in a spicy tomatillo sauce. Tomatillos are found fresh in many markets, and canned in even more. If you've never used them before, this delicious Chicken "Verde" Chicken Stew Recipe is a great way to start.
This great chicken stew recipe is inspired by the Southwest pork stew, chili verde, which is pork stewed in a spicy tomatillo sauce. Tomatillos are found fresh in many markets, and canned in even more. If you've never used them before, this delicious Chicken "Verde" Chicken Stew Recipe is a great way to start.
Sausage and Chicken Gumbo Recipe
This gumbo recipe is a spicy, meaty, comforting Cajun stew, usually served with rice. Andouille sausage is a traditional ingredient in gumbo recipes, but any spicy, smoked sausage will work in this classic American recipe.
This gumbo recipe is a spicy, meaty, comforting Cajun stew, usually served with rice. Andouille sausage is a traditional ingredient in gumbo recipes, but any spicy, smoked sausage will work in this classic American recipe.
Shrimp Etouffee Recipe
This shrimp etouffee recipe is an easy home-style version of the Creole classic. Etouffee recipes are usually served over rice, and can be made with all types of shellfish. Also, the heat in this etouffee recipe is simple to adjust to your tastes.
This shrimp etouffee recipe is an easy home-style version of the Creole classic. Etouffee recipes are usually served over rice, and can be made with all types of shellfish. Also, the heat in this etouffee recipe is simple to adjust to your tastes.
Crawfish Etouffee Recipe
This crawfish etouffee recipe is a delicious Creole classic. Spicy etouffee recipes are wonderful served over rice, and can be made as hot or mild as you wish.
This crawfish etouffee recipe is a delicious Creole classic. Spicy etouffee recipes are wonderful served over rice, and can be made as hot or mild as you wish.
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe with Brown Rice
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
10-Minute Shrimp and Bean Stew
This very nutritious, very fast, shrimp and bean stew recipe is a great dish to whip up when time is short, and you want a light, yet hearty meal. Make sure you have some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth the shrimp and beans are simmered in.
This very nutritious, very fast, shrimp and bean stew recipe is a great dish to whip up when time is short, and you want a light, yet hearty meal. Make sure you have some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth the shrimp and beans are simmered in.
Bacon and Potato Chowder
A hearty potato soup recipe made even more delicious with the addition of bacon and cheese. Once the potatoes and veggies are cut, this chowder recipe comes together quickly and easily.
A hearty potato soup recipe made even more delicious with the addition of bacon and cheese. Once the potatoes and veggies are cut, this chowder recipe comes together quickly and easily.
World's Easiest Chili Verde - Green Pork Stew
By using green salsa, you can have an authentic tasting chili verde without the slicing and dicing! This incredibly delicious pork stew is a southwestern classic, and is wonderful served over rice.
By using green salsa, you can have an authentic tasting chili verde without the slicing and dicing! This incredibly delicious pork stew is a southwestern classic, and is wonderful served over rice.
Lamb Stew
This is a classic, old-world, lamb stew recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and inexpensive to make. While there are many versions of this traditional lamb recipe, this one is very tasty, and comforting.
This is a classic, old-world, lamb stew recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and inexpensive to make. While there are many versions of this traditional lamb recipe, this one is very tasty, and comforting.
Classic Chili Con Carne
This is a classic American chili con carne recipe. No secret ingredients, special cooking techniques, or rare, heirloom beans. This very easy chili recipe features a lot of meat, some beans, and a whole lot of satisfying flavor.
This is a classic American chili con carne recipe. No secret ingredients, special cooking techniques, or rare, heirloom beans. This very easy chili recipe features a lot of meat, some beans, and a whole lot of satisfying flavor.
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Why not try a bowl of America's other chowder? This much lighter clam chowder recipe is tomato-based, and doesn't contain the butter and cream of the more popular New England clam chowder. Manhattan clam chowder was actually an Italian clam soup that was renamed to help its popularity.
Why not try a bowl of America's other chowder? This much lighter clam chowder recipe is tomato-based, and doesn't contain the butter and cream of the more popular New England clam chowder. Manhattan clam chowder was actually an Italian clam soup that was renamed to help its popularity.
10-Minute Vegetable Chili
You won't miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
You won't miss the meat in this great vegetarian chili recipe. This vegetable chili is healthy, delicious, and super fast to make.
Spicy Buffalo Chili
This spicy chili recipe uses buffalo, or bison meat, instead of the usual ground beef. Buffalo chili is lower in fat and calories than a beef chili since buffalo are a leaner animal. Native Indians were cooking bison and chilies for centuries before "chili con carne" became the popular American food it is today.
This spicy chili recipe uses buffalo, or bison meat, instead of the usual ground beef. Buffalo chili is lower in fat and calories than a beef chili since buffalo are a leaner animal. Native Indians were cooking bison and chilies for centuries before "chili con carne" became the popular American food it is today.
Real Texas Chili
What the difference between a real Texas chili recipe and other chili recipes? According to some, "real" chili recipes only use cubed chunks of meat instead of ground beef, and also don't contain beans. Cutting the chuck into cubes gives this chili recipe a stew-like texture than the more common ground meat recipes.
What the difference between a real Texas chili recipe and other chili recipes? According to some, "real" chili recipes only use cubed chunks of meat instead of ground beef, and also don't contain beans. Cutting the chuck into cubes gives this chili recipe a stew-like texture than the more common ground meat recipes.
Turkey Chili
Lower fat doesn't mean lower favor in this delicious turkey chili recipe. You might make this the first time because it's low-carb, and low-cal, but you'll make it again because it tastes so good!
Lower fat doesn't mean lower favor in this delicious turkey chili recipe. You might make this the first time because it's low-carb, and low-cal, but you'll make it again because it tastes so good!
"Mostly Meat" Low-Carb Chili
Like the name says, this low-carb chili recipe is chuck-full of meat. If you like your chili thick and "mostly meat," this recipe is well worth trying.
Like the name says, this low-carb chili recipe is chuck-full of meat. If you like your chili thick and "mostly meat," this recipe is well worth trying.
Spicy Turkey and White Bean Chili
You're going to love this delicious, low-fat, and full-flavored turkey chili recipe. The subtle, smoky heat of the chipotle works so well with the white beans in this easy-to-make chili. If you thought using turkey meant sacrificing flavor, give this chili recipe a try.
You're going to love this delicious, low-fat, and full-flavored turkey chili recipe. The subtle, smoky heat of the chipotle works so well with the white beans in this easy-to-make chili. If you thought using turkey meant sacrificing flavor, give this chili recipe a try.
Circleville Pumpkin Chili Recipe
This great chili recipe was adapted from one served at the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which is one of the biggest pumpkin shows in the country. This pumpkin chili recipe is just one of countless ways pumpkin is used at this annual event.
This great chili recipe was adapted from one served at the famous Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which is one of the biggest pumpkin shows in the country. This pumpkin chili recipe is just one of countless ways pumpkin is used at this annual event.
Cioppino - San Francisco's Famous Fish Stew
This amazing recipe is the City by the Bay's signature dish. A rich stew featuring an array of fresh seafood in a flavorful tomato and wine sauce, just waiting for a large hunk of sourdough bread to be dunked into it! This is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf in a bowl.
This amazing recipe is the City by the Bay's signature dish. A rich stew featuring an array of fresh seafood in a flavorful tomato and wine sauce, just waiting for a large hunk of sourdough bread to be dunked into it! This is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf in a bowl.
New England Clam Chowder
Here is a very simple and easy version of the classic and creamy New England clam chowder.
Here is a very simple and easy version of the classic and creamy New England clam chowder.
Old Fashion Beef Stew
This is your classic, old-time, "just like mom used to make" beef stew. There's a good reason heirloom recipes like these remain almost unchanged, as they are passed down through the generations.
This is your classic, old-time, "just like mom used to make" beef stew. There's a good reason heirloom recipes like these remain almost unchanged, as they are passed down through the generations.
New England Corn Chowder
While not as famous as New England's clam chowder, this corn chowder is every bit as delicious.
While not as famous as New England's clam chowder, this corn chowder is every bit as delicious.
"Bowl of Red" Texas Chili
This is my version of a typical Texas-style chili. This is very similar to a recipe that President Lyndon B. Johnson claimed as his personal favorite. He called his version "Pedernales River Chili," and in typical LBJ-style, claimed it to be superior to all others.
This is my version of a typical Texas-style chili. This is very similar to a recipe that President Lyndon B. Johnson claimed as his personal favorite. He called his version "Pedernales River Chili," and in typical LBJ-style, claimed it to be superior to all others.
Fried Oyster Stew with Cream of Cauliflower and Chervil
The French Laundry is a small gourmet restaurant located in Yountville, CA, in the Napa Valley. It’s considered by many the finest restaurant in the country and the Chef/Owner, Thomas Keller, is consider by many the country’s top Chef. This fried oyster and creamy stew is a hot take on one of his classic cold appetizers; cauliflower “Panna Cotta” topped with a fresh raw oyster and caviar.
The French Laundry is a small gourmet restaurant located in Yountville, CA, in the Napa Valley. It’s considered by many the finest restaurant in the country and the Chef/Owner, Thomas Keller, is consider by many the country’s top Chef. This fried oyster and creamy stew is a hot take on one of his classic cold appetizers; cauliflower “Panna Cotta” topped with a fresh raw oyster and caviar.
Cincinnati "Skyline" Chili
This famous chili recipe was created by Nicholas Lambrinides, a Greek immigrant who founded a popular chain of chili restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1949. As you'll see, this chili is quite different from the more common southwest-style chili you're probably used to. Did I mention it's usually served over spaghetti and is ordered using a special code?
This famous chili recipe was created by Nicholas Lambrinides, a Greek immigrant who founded a popular chain of chili restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1949. As you'll see, this chili is quite different from the more common southwest-style chili you're probably used to. Did I mention it's usually served over spaghetti and is ordered using a special code?
Brunswick Stew
This very traditional chicken stew, named for Brunswick, Georgia or Brunswick County, Virginia, depending on whom you believe, is a delicious taste of old-fashion southern cooking at it's best. This recipe is from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food guide.
This very traditional chicken stew, named for Brunswick, Georgia or Brunswick County, Virginia, depending on whom you believe, is a delicious taste of old-fashion southern cooking at it's best. This recipe is from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food guide.