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All the great meat dishes that form the foundation of American Food. They're all here; grilled, barbecued, roasted, braised, smoked, deep-fried, and even raw.
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Buttermilk Meatloaf Recipe
This easy meatloaf recipe sure lives up to its name. The buttermilk works its tangy magic to make this meatloaf tender and delicious. This great recipe is finished with a glossy brown sugar glaze that's a perfect compliment to the flavorful meat.
Balsamic and Rosemary Roast Pork Loin Recipe
Sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar makes a great marinade for this roast pork loin recipe. As the pork loin roasts, the marinade is used as a basting liquid, and when the meat's cooked it's served as a delicious sauce with the tender slices.
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Dijon Pan Sauce
This stuffed pork tenderloin is one of those recipes that looks very impressive to your dinner guests, but in fact is quite simple and easy to prepare. The herb and garlic stuffing is balanced by the sweetness of the currants, and pairs perfectly with the tender pork and light sauce.
Asian-Style Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe
This Asian-style grilled skirt steak recipe uses a quick and simple marinade for juicy, flavorful meat.
Italian-Style Braised Rabbit Recipe
If they don't already carry them, most butchers can order you a whole rabbit. They will also cut it into serving size pieces for you, which will turn this braised rabbit recipe into a very easy to make dish. Braising is a great way to prepare a rabbit recipe since it helps keep the meat moist and flavorful.
Traditional Beef Pot Roast Recipe
This traditional beef pot roast recipe is one of America's slow-cooked favorites. The aromatic root vegetables scent the tender beef, and the long, slow braising results in a heavenly sauce. This beef pot roast recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a family dinner.
Cider-Braised Beef Brisket Recipe
This old German-American recipe for cider-braised beef brisket is a wonderful way to cook this flavorful cut of meat. The onions and cider make a sweet and savory natural juice to serve over the top of the tender slices of beef brisket.
Sherry Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe
This slowly braised beef short ribs recipe is one of those melt-in-your-mouth dishes that will warm you from the inside out. The sherry in this recipe adds a subtle sweetness to the short ribs, and also makes a great sauce. These short ribs are perfect served with rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
This stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is an Italian-American twist on an Eastern European classic. In addition to savory beef, the rice in the stuffing soaks up all the delicious flavors as the cabbage rolls slowly braise.
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.
The "Best" Grilled Loin Lamb Chops Recipe
The Middle Eastern-style spice and herb mix is the secret in this succulent lamb chop recipe. After being marinated and grilled, these loin lamb chops are tender, juicy, and flavorful.
America's Most Popular Steaks at a Glance
This list counts down and compares six of America's most popular cuts of steak. They all have their strong points, and if cooked properly, you can't go wrong with any of them. These comparisons may help you choose the perfect cut the next time you're planning a steak dinner.
Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
In the northeast part of the country, this Italian sausage and peppers recipe will be found at virtually every block party, county fair, family reunion, or any other gathering where people are grilling. Italian sausage topped with sweet and tangy peppers is such a classic combination; it's hard to imagine one without the other.
Spicy Beef Stuffed Peppers Recipe
What better way to use those large, sweet bell peppers than with this easy, and delicious, spicy beef stuffed pepper recipe? The sweetness of the peppers flavors the spicy ground beef used to stuff them, and the result is a colorful combination, perfect for a festive meal.
Lemon and Yogurt Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe
Lemon and yogurt have been used as a marinade for grilled chicken recipes for centuries. This grilled chicken recipe is very simple and the yogurt marinade keeps the chicken tender and moist. The marinade also adds a tangy, and delicious flavor.
Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary-Plum Coulis
A coulis is a simple sauce made with a fruit puree. The plums in this pork tenderloin recipe are scented with rosemary, and used to create a very unique sauce. Pork recipes with fruit-based sauces are a classic combination, and this delicious version shows why.
Garlic, Fennel and Orange Grilled Chicken Recipe
When your brain wants chicken, but your heart wants Italian sausage, this easy grilled chicken recipe is for you. Using the flavors traditionally found in Italian sausage recipes, this chicken recipe will get rave reviews at your next barbecue.
Lazy Man's Barbecued Beef Brisket Recipe
By cooking this beef brisket recipe in the oven first, and then glazing with barbecue sauce on the grill after, you get a deliciously moist, smoky, and perfectly cooked piece of meat. This beef brisket recipe is called "lazy man's" because it's so easy, but you'll call it "smart cook's" beef brisket when you taste the results.
10 Great American Barbecue Sauce Recipes
Here is a great collection of barbecue sauce recipes from all across America. From thick and sweet, to thin and tangy, these barbecue sauces are all fast and easy to make. No matter which meat you decide to barbecue, one of these delicious sauce recipes will work perfectly.
Garlic and Fennel-Crusted Flank Steak Recipe with Grilled Oranges
A garlic and herb marinade, and the smoky juices from grilled oranges, makes this fennel-crusted flank steak recipe special. This flank steak recipe is a tasty way to try something out of the ordinary for your next barbecue.
Grilled Herb and Fennel Lamb Loin Recipe
This grilled herb and fennel lamb loin recipe is proof that simple, is sometimes best. These few ingredients match perfectly with the loins, and make for a grilled lamb recipe that will have people asking you for your "secret" recipe.
Grilled Chili Chicken Recipe with Spring Onions
This spicy grilled chili chicken with spring onion recipe is perfect for that late spring or summer barbecue. The red chili in the spice mix gives the chicken thighs a beautiful color, and the spring onions make a delicious garnish.
"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.
Sticky "Oven-Fried" Ginger Garlic Chicken Wing Recipe
Most "crispy" chicken wing recipes call for a deep fryer, but this great "oven-fried" method works beautifully, and is much easier. These sticky ginger garlic chicken wing recipe is a delicious twist on the venerable Buffalo chicken wing.
Grilled Orange Rosemary Cornish Game Hens
Bored with chicken? Tired of turkey? Then give this tasty grilled orange rosemary Cornish game hen recipe a try. Cornish games hens are available frozen at most grocery stores and make a great change of pace from the poultry routine. This Cornish game hen recipe can be done on the grill, or in the oven.
Grilled Lamb Chops with Homemade Mint Jelly
No need to buy that artificial green mint jelly when homemade mint sauce is so easy and delicious to make. Also, this lamb chop recipe uses chops cut from the shoulder, which are much less expensive than the lamb chops that come from the loin. But, either will work with this tasty mint sauce.
Orange and Ginger-Glazed Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo chicken wings are the great American appetizer, but this delicious version uses some classic Asian flavors for a tasty twist. This buffalo chicken wing recipe is perfect for any party platter.
Low-Fat Garlic Herb Chicken Breast on Lentil and Arugula Salad
This satisfying, low-fat chicken breast recipe is full of flavor, and very nutritious. The contrast between the hot, aromatic chicken breast, and the cool, savory salad makes for an interesting and delicious plate.
Easy Chicken Marsala
Most chicken Marsala recipes call for the chicken to be pounded out thin before cooking, but this chicken Marsala recipe uses the whole breast for a moister, and easier version. Chicken Marsala is a classic dish in Italian-American restaurants, and now you can make a delicious version at home.
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage
Apple cider and fresh sage pair perfectly with this tender and juicy pork tenderloin. The sweet apple flavor combines beautifully with the fragrant sage. This pork tenderloin recipe is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Apple Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Apple and Dijon mustard pair perfectly in this tender and juicy pork tenderloin recipe. The sweet apple cider combines beautifully with the tangy Dijon mustard. Pork tenderloin is low in fat, and cooks in just 30 minutes.
Black Cherry Pork Tenderloin
The pork tenderloin used in this delicious recipe is one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook. Also, the sweet and tangy sauce, made in the pan after the meat is cooked, pairs perfectly with the black pepper crust on the pork.
Super Sausage Meatloaf
The herbs and spices in the Italian sausage are what makes this meatloaf recipe so tasty. This is a very moist meatloaf, and the leftovers make a great sandwich.
Easy Cheesy Salsa Meatloaf
Many "no-chopping" shortcut meatloaf recipes save time, but fall short on flavor. This easy cheesy salsa meatloaf recipe doesn't have that problem. The chunky salsa adds flavor and moisture to the meatloaf, as well as saves time chopping onions and peppers. The spicy cheese also gives this meatloaf recipe an extra kick.
How to Make Chicken Chimichangas - Video Recipe
An American Southwest specialty, chimichangas are deep-fried meat and cheese filled burritos. This home version is easy, delicious, and since it doesn't use a deep-fryer, much lower in fat.
Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage
Everyone knows corned beef and cabbage is the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal, but why only enjoy this easy corned beef recipe once a year! Great for feeding a large group, and only requires one pot. The leftover corned beef, served cold on dark bread with mustard, makes one of the world's great sandwiches.
Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
Fat-Free Spicy Chicken Lettuce Cups
This healthy and delicious chicken recipe is a snap using a cooked rotisserie chicken from the market, and a jarred salsa. The contrast between the crisp, cold lettuce cups, and the spicy, stewed chicken is wonderful. This chicken recipe can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake - Step by Step Recipe
This ingenious chicken Parmesan requires no breading, no frying, and only takes minutes to put together. Since there is no fried coating in this chicken Parmesan recipe it's much lower in calories and fat. The crouton crust serves double-duty by soaking in the sauce and chicken juices, as well as forming a crispy, cheesy topping.
Roast Chicken Noodle Soup
This great tasting chicken noodle soup is the perfect solution to leftover roast chicken. Any noodles will work in this chicken noodle soup recipe, but the egg noodles are classic.
Seared Sonoma Foie Gras with Mission Fig and Balsamic Reduction
Foie gras, which means "fat liver" is one of the world's great culinary experiences. The flavor and texture is virtually impossible to describe. This extremely expensive product was once only produced in Europe, but there are now several great American sources for foie gras.
Caramelized Onion and Garlic Chicken
This caramelized onion and garlic chicken recipe is easy to prepare, and delicious to eat. The onion and garlic mixture keeps the chicken moist and tender.
Garlic-Studded Buffalo Roast
Many higher-end grocery stores now sell buffalo meat right along side beef in the butcher case. Buffalo has a mild, delicious flavor and has only half the cholesterol of beef. This garlic-studded buffalo roast recipe is a great way to enjoy this healthy meat.
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.
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.
Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken
The term “Jerk” comes from the term “Jerky,” which comes from the Spanish “Charqui” (char-key), which is meat cooked over a slow wood fire. Today “Jerk” doesn’t refer to the cooking method, but the fiery spice mix rubbed on the meat before it’s grilled.
Deviled Chicken Thighs
Try this tangy chicken thigh recipe next to a green salad for a quick and healthy meal. This chicken recipe is also great for entertaining, and can be served at room temperature. It also makes a great sandwich when served on a soft roll.
Beefy Corkscrew Casserole
Don't let the "screwy" name fool you; this beefy corkscrew casserole recipe is delicious and easy. This is a ground beef and pasta bake that everyone will enjoy.
Peach and Mustard Glazed Pork Chops
Since it uses canned peaches, this peach and mustard glazed pork chop recipe is a taste of summer anytime of the year. The sweetness of the peaches, and the tangy mustard are perfect with pork chops.
Hunters Chicken
This satisfying Hunters chicken recipe is so simple to make, and the rich sauce makes it perfect to serve along side rice or noodles. There are many versions of Hunters chicken, but this one is sure to please.
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.
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.
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.
Smoky Barbecue Meatloaf
This barbecue meatloaf recipe uses a smoky sauce, with a pork and beef mixture, for a differently delicious twist on the classic meatloaf.
Old Fashion Southern Meatloaf
A great, old fashion, Southern-style meatloaf recipe that uses pork and beef for very moist, flavorful results. The molasses and ketchup glaze gives this meatloaf a beautiful, shiny finish. Get those buttermilk mashed potatoes ready!
Buffaloaf - Buffalo Meatloaf
Most large supermarkets now sell ground bison or buffalo meat. This very healthy alternative to beef has 50% less cholesterol, and contains none of the hormones, and antibiotics that cattle sometimes receive. It's also delicious, and makes a great meatloaf recipe. The sautéed mushrooms gives this meatloaf a great flavor and moist texture.
Spicy Lime and Chipotle Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts are given a quick marinade in lime and chipotle pepper, and then sautéed for a fast and flavorful taste of the Southwest. This lime and chipotle chicken breast recipe is low-cal, and only needs a few ingredients.
Low-Fat Southern Fried Chicken
A low-fat Southern fried chicken? Yes! That's compared to other fried chicken recipes, not celery sticks! By using skinless chicken thighs, a low-fat buttermilk coating, and frying quickly in hot oil, this Southern fried chicken is significantly lower in fat than the traditional fried chicken recipes.
Apricot Glazed Chicken with Fresh Sage
Apricot preserves and fresh sage make a delicious glaze for this easy roast chicken recipe. If you want something a bit different from the usual roast chicken recipes, give this apricot glazed chicken a try.
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.
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.
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!
Authentic Anchor Bar Buffalo Chicken Wings
This is the original spicy Buffalo chicken wing recipe from the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY. There are many Buffalo chicken wing recipes out there, but if you want to taste the "real" thing give this a try. The chicken wings are deep-fried in the original recipe, but a hot oven works fine for the home version.
"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.
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.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This simple scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is perfect for using up that leftover ham. This can be served as a side dish, or paired with a salad as a main course. Scalloped potatoes and ham also make a great brunch item, as they are wonderful served with any style of eggs.
Peach and Bourbon Glazed Roast Chicken
This peach and Bourbon glazed roast chicken recipe is an easy, and very delicious, taste of the south. The peach and Bourbon glaze gives the roast chicken a beautiful, shinny skin. If you're tired of the same old roast chicken recipes give this a try.
Turkey and Cheddar Meatloaf
This great turkey meatloaf recipe uses the addition of cheddar to make a rich and delicious meatloaf that will make you forget all about ground chuck! If you think all turkey meatloaf recipes are dry and boring, give this one 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.
Classic Roast Prime Rib of Beef au Jus
Prime rib of beef is a very popular, and delicious "special occasion" roast. But, due to its expense and reputation for being difficult to prepare, many home cooks are hesitant to try making one of these magnificent roasts. The truth is making a perfect prime rib is not very difficult at all. This classic prime rib recipe will work every time, no mater what size roast you are using.
The Christmas Goose - A Classic American Roast Goose Recipe
This delicious, apple and citrus-scented, roast goose recipe is an old-time Christmas dinner favorite. The young goose is given an overnight dunk in a poultry brine to add flavor, and make the meat even moister.
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.
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?
Fried Diamond Back Rattlesnake
Does it really "taste like chicken?" You'll have to try this recipe and find out for yourself.
"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.
Nonna's Meatloaf
Nonna means grandmother in Italian, and that's exactly what this is; a delicious meatloaf just like your Italian grandmother used to make (or would have, if you were Italian!). Also, this recipe's leftovers make especially good sandwiches.
Old Fashion Oatmeal Meatloaf
This recipe is adapted from one that appeared on the Quaker Oats oatmeal container. Oatmeal makes for a nice, and more nutritious, change of pace from the usual breadcrumbs binder.
My "All-American" Meatloaf Recipe
This is my personal favorite meatloaf recipe. The processed vegetables really add a lot of moisture and flavor, as does the classic glaze.
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.

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