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Bacon and Asparagus Omelet
This baked bacon and asparagus omelet is what the Italians call a "frittata." It's an easy way to enjoy the wonderful combination of eggs, bacon, cheese and asparagus.

Buffalo Chicken Wings
This is the original spicy Buffalo chicken wings 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 where deep-fried in the original recipe, but a hot oven works fine for the home version.

Chicken Parmesan
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.

The Cobb Salad
Cobb Salad was invented at The Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles, California in 1926. It is named for its creator, a Mr. Bob Cobb.

Mimosas
No brunch is complete with out this famous champagne cocktail. Fresh orange juice and ice-cold champagne combine to form the perfect celebratory concoction.

Top 10 Must Haves
Here is a list of 10 essential items that every good kitchen should have, especially one that will be used to make all the great, classic dishes that form the cornerstone of American food and cuisine.

6 Asparagus Recipes
Asparagus is America's favorite spring vegetable for a reason; it's delicious, packed with nutrients, fast to prepare, low calorie, and can be enjoyed in a huge array of recipes. Here are 6 easy asparagus recipes that really show off the versatility of this succulent spear.

Chocolate Lava Cake
Legend has it that this chocolate lava cake was the result of a major culinary disaster. The dessert was meant to be individual chocolate cakes, but a cook took them out of the ovens to soon, and the centers where still liquefied. Since there was no time to cook them further, the Chef simply introduced the dessert as chocolate “lava” cake!

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, and is based on an internal temperature to guarantee a perfectly cooked prime rib.

New York Style Pizza Dough
A basic "Big Apple" pizza dough recipe. This pizza dough is built for that signature thin-crust, "fold-able" slice New York is famous for.

Foods America Gave the World
This impressive list of foods are all indigenous to America. Brought back to Europe and Asia by the early explorers, many of these ingredients are now key components in cuisines all around the globe. See why, thanks to America, the world is a much more delicious place!

Easy Mother's Day Menu
Are you're lack of cooking skills preventing you from treating Mom to a delicious Mother's Day brunch? Are you forced to fight the crowds at some mediocre buffet because you can’t boil water? Well, then this Mother's Day menu is for you!

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!

Strawberry and Kiwi Cocktail
This fresh strawberry and kiwi cocktail is a super-easy and delicious fruit dessert. The strawberries and kiwi make their own sauce after you cut them up and add a little sugar.

Maryland Crab Cakes
There are many "authentic" recipes for this famous Chesapeake Bay specialty, but the one thing they all have in common is they are mostly crab meat with just enough cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs to hold things together.

Grilled 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
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.

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?

Asparagus Chicken Casserole
This asparagus and chicken noodle casserole is a very comforting and flavorful dish. If you're looking for a change from that regular tuna casserole, give this easy asparagus and chicken combo a try.

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.

McDonalds "Special Sauce"
Ever wonder what was in that famous special sauce that McDonalds put on all those Big Macs®? Well, our crack staff of American food investigators has uncovered the not-so-top-secret-anymore recipe. Now, your hamburgers can be just as special!

Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad
This colorful, healthy, and delicious roasted beet and arugula salad is a wonderful combination of tastes and textures. The earthy, sweet beets, the spicy greens, the tangy cheese, and the crunchy pecans all shine in this impressive salad recipe.

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. A great meatloaf recipe is an absolute must for any American home cook!

Triple Chocolate Cake
Most "doctored" boxed mix chocolate cake recipes just don't deliver the rich and decadent results that the made-from-scratch cakes do. This triple chocolate cake is so delicious you won't feel the least bit guilty for using such an easy recipe.

Chocolate Walnut Pie
This delicious Kentucky bourbon chocolate walnut pie is traditionally served at the annual Kentucky Derby Horse race. This pie recipe is similar to the Melrose Inn's famous "Derby Pie," which has been served at the race for over 50 years.

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.

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.

Perfectly Moist Meatloaf Tips
Some simple tips and tricks to achieving a moist, and perfectly cooked meatloaf every time.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas
It's not too late! Here are some suggestions for great gifts your mom will love. There's probably nothing that she enjoys more than cooking and feeding the loved ones, so why not make that labor of love even better?

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.

New York Cheesecake
This New York cheesecake recipe is surprisingly simple to make, and the results are always creamy and delicious. New York-style cheesecake is America's most popular version, with very good reason. If you've always wanted to taste an authentic New York cheesecake give this simple recipe a try.

Sweet Potato Steak Fries
So simple and delicious, these sweet potato fries are a great way to enjoy one of nature's most nutritious foods. Since these are done in a hot oven, they don't need lots of oil to "fry." These sweet potato fries are great with burgers, steaks and almost anything else you would serve with regular fries.

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.

Traditional Potato Salad
This classic potato salad recipe, featuring a traditional mayonnaise dressing and eggs, is the version many of us grew up. That's probably the reason this potato salad is such a popular American side dish.

Macaroni and Cottage Cheese
The addition of cottage cheese and sour cream turns the ordinary macaroni and cheese into a deliciously creamy casserole. To counter the mild cottage cheese, a sharp cheddar is also used in this great macaroni and cheese recipe.

Homemade Pastrami
Making true pastrami at home takes many days of curing and then the meat has to be smoked. This faux-pastrami uses and already cured corned beef and one secret ingredient to get something very close to same flavors, but only take one day to make.

Horseradish Sauce
This horseradish sauce recipe is a fast, easy version of the classic cold sauce for roast beef. Horseradish sauce goes well with any cut of beef, from the expensive tenderloin and prime rib, to the common roast beef sandwich.

The Famous Garbage Plate
Truly one of America's oddest dishes, the garbage plate's story is as strange as it's combination of ingredients.

5 New Mashed Potato Recipes
The great thing about plain, old fashion mashed potatoes is that they go with almost any meat, poultry or seafood recipe. However, sometimes the occasion calls for something a little more adventurous. Here you'll find five easy and flavorful variations on the classic mashed potato.

Chili Verde
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.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole
The addition of broccoli and cottage cheese turns an ordinary macaroni and cheese recipe into a deliciously healthy casserole.

Garlic Herb Chicken Breast
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.

Quaker Oats Meatloaf
This recipe is adapted from one that appeared on the Quaker oatmeal container. Oatmeal makes for a nice, and more nutritious, change of pace from the usual breadcrumbs binder.

Hot Dogs Across America
First dipped in it's signature cornbread batter, and then deep-fried to a glorious golden-brown, this is America's most popular meat-on-a-stick. Like the chili dog, the corn dog has no official birthplace, with many claiming to be its original creator. It first corn dogs appeared at outdoor fairs and festivals throughout the south, and mid-west, in the 1940's, and quickly swept across the country. While most enjoy theirs with the traditional mustard, some claim that hot sauce is the way to go.

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.

Creole Jambalaya
Straight from New Orleans' famous French Quarter, this Creole favorite is a descendant of the Spanish paella. Featuring local ingredients, and a healthy dose of French flair, Jambalaya has been a Louisiana favorite for over a century. This simple Jambalaya recipe is easy to make, re-heats beautifully, and is great for entertaining.

Pierogi Casserole
Pierogies are potato and cheese stuffed pasta dumplings indigenous to Eastern Europe. They are delicious, but can be time consuming to make. In this ingenious casserole recipe the pierogies are deconstructed and layered to save lots of work.

The Three Sisters
Dating back thousands of years, the story of the "three sisters" is one of the world's most interesting farming and food success stories.

Tuna Noodle Casserole
This casserole recipe is an American icon. Tuna noodle casserole is a comfort-food classic that is very simple to make, and a very frugal to serve. The crisp breadcrumb crust atop the creamy egg noodles is a combo that is hard to beat!

Blueberry Muffins
The blueberry muffin is probably America's favorite muffin recipe. This easy recipe will produce a tender and light blueberry muffin, as long as you don't over mix the batter.

Scallops with Asparagus
This scallops with asparagus recipe is a simple and elegant dish. It’s only has a few ingredients, and it’s fast and easy to prepare. Scallops and asparagus are a terrific combination and the white wine butter sauce really brings them together.

Defining America Food
For decades, chefs and other epicureans have argued and debated this topic. While many specific American Foods easily come to mind, and are known world-wide, is it really possible to answer the question, [i]"what is American cuisine?"[/i]

Red Wine Vinaigrette
This red wine vinaigrette salad dressing recipe uses the easiest method ever invented for getting perfectly emulsified vinaigrette! The secret is a touch of Dijon that, when shaken, keeps the oil and vinegar mixed together. That's the signature of any great salad dressing.

New Orleans-Style French Toast
This is not your typical French toast recipe. Most of us are used to French toast being thin-sliced bread, dipped in egg, fried and served. This is New Orleans-style French toast, made using thick slices of bread soaked in a custard batter, then after being browned lightly in a pan, their baked golden brown. This cooks the inside into a creamy, almost bread pudding-like texture, as the outside gets crisp and golden. The taste and texture contrast makes for the best French toast recipe ever!

Grilled Asparagus
This very simple asparagus recipe really brings out the fresh flavor of the spears. Lemon and garlic butter is great on anything, but especially tender, grilled asparagus!

Cream of Pumpkin Soup
This rich and delicious soup is perfect for any holiday table. This easy version skips the messy, and time-consuming chore of cooking and pureeing fresh pumpkins. As most chefs will tell you, pure canned pumpkin will have a better flavor than that fresh pumpkin patch gourd you picked yourself. Save that for the front porch!

Spinach Artichoke Dip
It's not exactly low calorie, but if you're going to make a rich and creamy dip, why not make one that has lots of nutritious spinach and artichokes in it? This is one of the most popular vegetable dips in casual restaurants, and an easy one to make at home.

Five American "Super Foods"
A list of five "super foods," indigenous to America, that you should be eating and enjoying regularly for better health. Experts have used the term "super foods" to describe various edibles that are significantly higher nutritionally than most other foods. They are generally higher in essential nutrients, vitamins, fiber, and/or antioxidants. This list also links to five great recipes which you can use to enjoy these beneficial foods.

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.

Classic Tuna Casserole
The quintessential American casserole recipe. Once the brunt of jokes by food snobs, this tuna casserole recipe, if properly made, is a very delicious and satisfying, one-dish meal. Tuna noodle casserole deserves its rightful place on the list of classic American recipes.

Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies
This no-bake oatmeal chocolate fudge cookie recipe is perfect for those warm days when you want cookies, but don't want to turn on the oven. It also great when you just want some fast and delicious cookies!

Pan-roasted Asparagus
No need to blanch the asparagus first in this easy and delicious asparagus recipe. Asparagus cooked in this style is more flavorful, and keeps more of the valuable nutrients. This asparagus recipe is great for a first course or as a vegetable side.

Lime and Chipotle Chicken
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.

"Connecticut's Best" Apple Pie
This delicious apple pie recipe is a very close version of an award-winning recipe from the 2005 Connecticut State Fair. Connecticut has a long apple growing tradition, and they take their apple pies very seriously.

Caramelized Onion 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.

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.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
This traditional Pennsylvanian dessert is usually made with two soft, cake-like chocolate cookies sandwiching a sweet, creamy filling. However, this whoppie pie recipe uses a pumpkin cookie, which is a very popular and delicious seasonal version.

Cioppino Seafood Stew
This great Cioppino recipe is a version of the City by the Bay's signature dish. Cioppino is a delicious 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 Cioppino recipe is San Francisco's famous Fisherman's Wharf in a bowl.

Easy Asparagus Soup
This asparagus soup recipe is a great example of the less-is-more school of cooking. It's just a simple puree of asparagus with a bit of cream. The result is a delicious asparagus soup that tastes like…asparagus!

Apricot Glazed Chicken
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.

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.

Gingerbread Recipe
This simple gingerbread recipe is a traditional American Christmas classic. It features a sweet and tangy lemon glaze that pairs perfectly with the deep, dark, richly spiced cake. While this gingerbread recipe is commonly served around the holidays, it's wonderful any time of the year when you need a quick and delicious dessert.

Blueberry Crisp
Is there any better way to enjoy blueberries than an old fashion blueberry crisp recipe? The dark, sweet-tart berries and that chewy, crisp top is one of the great combinations of all time. This blueberry crisp recipe is a tasty way to get these incredibly nutritious berries into your diet. Blueberries are on all the "super foods" lists due to their very high levels of anti-oxidants. This blueberry crisp is delicious [i]and[/i] good for you!

Red Velvet Cupcake
These red velvet cupcakes will make quite an impression with their great taste and unusual color. Red velvet cake is well known in the American South, and there are as many different recipes as there are stories about this unique cake's origins.

"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.

All About Meatloaf
Where did meatloaf come from? And why are there so many disagreements as to the best way to make it? We explore those questions and more!

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.

Lentil Soup Smoked Ham Hock
Most lentil soup recipes are very good, but a lentil soup recipe slow-cooked with a smoked ham hock is a something really special. This southern pork delicacy gives the lentil soup that down home country flavor that will have you reaching for another ladle.

Brown Gravy
Making your own brown gravy recipe is about the same amount of work as using a packaged gravy mix. But, the taste of this gravy recipe is so superior to those artificially flavored packets; you'll never want to use them again!

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.

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.

Wild Salmon Cakes
This is an updated salmon cake recipe inspired by midwestern recipes that used canned salmon before fresh fish from the coasts was as available. If you've never used canned salmon before, you are in for a big surprise. [br][br] Not only is it great for a recipe like this, but canned salmon is always wild caught, and far superior nutritionally than farmed fresh salmon. The capers give this salmon cake recipe a slight brininess that brings out the great flavor of the wild fish.

Fig and Sausage Skewer
This skewered fig and pork sausage hors d'oeuvre was created for a food and wine pairing in Sonoma, California. The original used wild boar, but it's delicious with almost any pork sausage. The dried figs are ideally poached in the same wine that this skewer is going to be served with.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect for those times when plain mashed potatoes just won't do. Unlike many garlic mashed potato recipes, this version cooks the garlic with the potatoes for a more mild, sweeter flavor.

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.

Fat-Free Fresh Berry Salad
This simple berry salad recipe is fresh, healthy and delicious. It comes from the Pacific Northwest, where wild berries have been a favorite food for hundreds of years. The sugar, and tiny pinch of salt, will draw out the beautiful natural berry juices and turn them into an incredible syrup to serve with the finished berry salad.

Olive Mashed Potatoes
This Greek olive mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along grilled, roasted, or barbequed lamb. While it may sound unusual to add olives to a mashed potato recipe, their briny flavor, along with the hint of cumin, is a great and unusual twist.

Sage Mashed Potatoes
This mashed potato recipe is perfect to serve along roast pork, sausage, or chicken. Lemon and fresh thyme are a classic combination, and will turn those plain mashed potatoes into something special.

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.

Quotes About American Food
Over the last few decades, American food and American regional cuisine has gained much respect around the world for its diversity, creativity and trends towards healthy, and sustainable ingredients. But, as you'll read in this collection of quotes, that certainly was not the always the case. American food has come along way from the days it was the laughing stock of the culinary world.

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.

Turkey Noodle Casserole
Turkey noodle casserole is simple to make, and is a great way to use up leftover turkey.

Classic Lemon Curd
This delicious lemon dessert topping is an old British recipe that came to America with the early English settlers. Lemon curd is a bit too intense to be eaten by itself, and is traditionally served as a sauce or topping alongside berry tarts, pies, cakes, and gingerbread. If you've never had homemade lemon curd you are missing out on one of the great dessert toppings of all time!

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.

Roasted Asparagus
Roasting asparagus in a hot oven is an easy, and flavorful way to enjoy these delicious green spears. The flavor is concentrated as the asparagus turns a deep, dark green. A topping of hazelnuts toasted in butter and olive oil finishes this earthy dish.

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.

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.

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.

New England Clam Chowder
Here is a very simple and easy version of the classic and creamy New England clam chowder.

Rocky Mountain Oysters
Hey, there's no oceans near the Rockies, so where exactly do these oysters come from? One clue...they always come in pairs!

The Garbage Plate
With a name like "The Garbage Plate," you know it's got to be good! See each step of how this strange dish is put together. The still shots are from a film I did about my first ever garbage plate experience. The version you are going to see was at a place in Canandauia, NY, called Charlie Riedel’s. For much more info on the garbage plate read the article in the [i]Extreme American Cuisine category.[/i]

Recipes of New England
A collection of the old, traditional favorites, as well as more modern, updated versions of New England's favorite recipes. Now popular all across America, these recipes can be traced back to area's rich culinary tradition.

Pear Salad
This easy pear salad features a delicious combination of flavors and textures. The crisp juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, sweet chewy currants, and the soft tangy cheese all work perfectly together. A pear salad like this makes a great first course for almost any menu.

"Hot Smoking" Fresh Salmon
Smoking fresh salmon is another skill the Native Americans taught to early settlers. It's original purpose was to dry and preserve the fish for storage over the winter months, but it also added a great flavor. This is a modern take on the ancient technique, and will produce a texture similar to a roast salmon. Of course, if you want to be authentic you can smoke it until it's dry and take it on your next Buffalo hunt!

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.

Cuisinart Hand Blender
If you enjoy making lots of soups and dressings, this great hand blender is the perfect tool.

American Macaroni Salad
There must be a couple hundred "original" American macaroni salad recipes. This one happens to be my personal favorite because of its great balance between sweet and tangy.

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.

Johnnycakes
Johnnycakes were America's first pancake. After tasting the delicious combination of cornmeal cakes, bacon, and maple syrup, you'll understand why this heirloom recipe has been handed down for over 300 years. Johnnycakes are also known as jonnycakes, journey cakes, and Shawnee cakes.

Chipotle Gravy
This spicy chipotle gravy recipe is perfect on meatloaf, roast beef, or steak. Don't forget to save some for the mashed potatoes!

Currant Balsamic Sauce
This very simple fat-free sauce recipe is great with pork, poultry, and game. You can easily customize the sauce recipe by switching the type of fruit preserves used.

Secrets to Moist Meatloaf
Some great tips and tricks to mastering a moist and perfectly cooked meatloaf every time.

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.

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.

Chicken 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.

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.

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.

Seared Foie Gras
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.

New England's Regional Cuisine
The foods and cooking traditions from the northeastern most corner of America, covering of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Boston Baked Beans
"Beantown's" signature side dish.

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.

Seared Scallops
Scallops and bacon are great together. Beans and mint are great together. What happens when you put all four together? A delicious, fast and easy, seared scallop recipe!

Apple Cider and Sage Dressing
What better dressing to serve with the all-American bird than one made with the all-American apple. This aromatic, slightly sweet, and savory dressing goes very well with turkey, but also pairs nicely with roast goose, duck, chicken and pork.

Seared Sea Bass
This easy, low-carb recipe is a great example of modern California fish cookery. The winter vegetables, and light, aromatic sauce, are topped with a freshly seared fish fillet. Simple, elegant, and delicious. This recipe was inspired by California-born star chef Traci Des Jardins. If bass isn't available, any firm white fish will work perfectly.

Macaroni and Cheese
A "revolutionary new method" may be a bit strong, but this recipe requires no Béchamel sauce (the classic French butter and flour-based white cream sauce). That means this version is much easier, way faster, less starchy, and every bit as satisfying.

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.

Crab and Avocado Salad
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.

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.

How to Clean a Butcher Block
There are three crucial steps to clean and preserve your wooden butcher block cutting board: cleaning, sanitizing, and sealing. See how to care for your butcher block, so it lasts for years.

Banana Pancakes
Looking for a pancake recipe that's delicious and good for you? This recipe for whole wheat banana pancakes just might fit the bill.

Buttermilk Cornbread
This cornbread recipe is more on the moist and tender side than the dry and crumbly texture that many traditional recipes feature. This is a very easy to make cornbread recipe that always gets rave reviews.

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.

Twice-Baked Potatoes
This delicious stuffed twice-baked potato recipe come compliments of the Artisan Cheese Center. It features a great combination of flavors and will be a wonderful way to use those beautiful spring peas. If you can't get fresh peas, frozen peas will work fine in this twice-baked potato recipe.

Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
The tangy, low-fat goodness of buttermilk makes a great mashed potato recipe, without any butter. Despite the name, buttermilk is very low in fat and calories, and allows room for a little sour cream in the recipe. The results are delicious, and healthy, mashed potatoes.

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.

Broccoli Soup
This broccoli soup recipe would be delicious on its own, but when the cheesy cheddar crouton is floated on the top it gets even better!

California Coleslaw
This recipe is a very fast and fresh twist on that boring old coleslaw. The dressing is surprisingly simple, but highly flavored. This is a great recipe for the busy cook, as it only takes a few minutes to put together.

5 Spice Carrots
The carrot recipe is an extremely easy, yet unusual, carrot side dish using one of my favorite "secret" ingredients; Chinese 5-spice. This spice mix was invented literally thousands of years ago, and is suppose to season food in perfect balance with the five elementary flavors of Chinese cuisine; sweet, sour, bitter, salty and savory. This dish is a great example of how Asian influences in California can transform a basic roast carrot recipe into something extraordinary.

American Food - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the American Food guide site.

Peach and Mustard 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.

The Hamburger
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?

Fried Diamond Back Rattlesnake
Does it really "taste like chicken?" You'll have to try this recipe and find out for yourself.

Wild Rice
American wild rice is not true rice, but actually the seeds of a variety of wetlands grass. The variety most commonly grown and served today is called Northern wild rice, and is native to the Great Lakes region of America.

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.

New England Corn Chowder
While not as famous as New England's clam chowder, this corn chowder recipe is every bit as delicious.

Green Bean Salad with Mint
This quick and easy green bean salad recipe is very low fat thanks to a light, simple rice vinegar dressing. Rice vinegar has a natural sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the fresh mint. A cold green bean salad is a very refreshing side dish served next to richer entrees.

Orange Ginger 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.

Classic "Cast Iron" Cornbread
Until you try this recipe you've never really had true American cornbread before! By the way, this is just one of the many great reasons to own a cast iron skillet.

California Cumberland Sauce
This Cumberland sauce recipe is a modern Californian take on a very old English sauce. This fat-free sauce is traditionally served cold with wild game such as venison, pheasant and goose. Cumberland sauce is a very versatile condiment that also goes very well with roast turkey, ham, and duck.

Corned Beef 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.