Cuisines North American

Dutch Oven Beans

Dutch Oven Beans

Ingredients 1 pound bacon 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large onion 1 large can (53 ounces) pork and beans 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans 1 can (15 ounces) red beans 1 can…

Classic American Apple Pie

Classic American Apple Pie

A classic apple pie is a double-crusted pie filled with sweetened and spiced apples. The exact spices vary by recipe, but cinnamon is traditional. Ingredients Dough 12 ounces all-purpose flour 8 ounces cold butter, cut into ½-inch pieces 5–7 tbsp…

Chocolate Bananas Foster

Chocolate Bananas Foster

In New Orleans, where Bananas Foster was invented, they’ll bring out a hot plate and make the dish table side, including a spectacular flambé. Ingredients 4 slightly unripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 oz (57 g) semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2…

Apple Brown Betty

Apple Brown Betty

A brown betty is an American dessert of fruit and bread crumbs. This version uses apples. Ingredients 2 cups soft bread crumbs ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 cups apples, sliced (they…

Succotash

Succotash

Ingredients 2 quarts shelled lima beans 24 ears of corn cut off the cob 1 pound pickled pork (optional) 2 tbsp sugar (optional) 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional) Pepper Procedure If using pork, cover pork with water, and…

Hominy Grits

Hominy Grits

Recipe from Effigy Mounds National Monument. Ingredients 5 cups water 1 cup hominy grits 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup (optional) Procedure Bring water to a rapid boil in a saucepan. Gradually stir in the…

Chicken Pot Pie I

Chicken Pot Pie I

Ingredients 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can mixed vegetables 1 can white chunk chicken 2 frozen pie crusts, thawed Procedure Mix soup, vegetables, and chicken in a large bowl. Pour mixture into…

Cherry Cobbler in a Crock Pot

Cherry Cobbler in a Crock Pot

Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) cherry pie filling 1 cup yellow cake mix ⅛ cup softened butter ¼ cup chopped nuts Ice cream, as desired Procedure Pour cherry pie filling into a slow cooker, spreading it evenly across the bottom…

Almond Pancakes

Almond Pancakes

Ingredients 1 cup (150 g / 5.3 oz) bleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¾ cup (180 ml / 6.1 oz) buttermilk ¼ cup (60 ml / 2…

Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade

Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade

Acorn squash with orange marmalade is a quick, easy vegetable side dish that has great appeal due to its slight sweetness. Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 teaspoon butter or margarine ⅛ teaspoon salt…