Cuisines United States

New England Potato Salad

New England Potato Salad

This is a classic New England potato salad. Chopping the potatoes into small pieces allows more surface to be coated and improves the flavor. Ingredients 3 pounds California long white potatoes 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1 medium onion, minced…

New England Clam Chowder

New England Clam Chowder

New England clam chowder is a dairy-based seafood chowder or thick soup originating in the northeastern United States. It is often thickened with a roux, and it usually contains minimal vegetables save for potatoes and onions. Ingredients 1 pound canned…

Meatloaf Dinner

Meatloaf Dinner

Learn to enjoy it when you hear meatloaf is for dinner. Add mashed potatoes, gravy, and roast vegetables, and you’ve got a big plate of comfort. Ingredients Meatloaf ½ pound ground sirloin ½ pound ground chuck 6 ounces garlic croûtons,…

Maple Syrup Planked Salmon

Maple Syrup Planked Salmon

Maple syrup planked salmon mixes the hint of sweetness from the maple syrup with the rich smoky flavour imparted from the cedar plank. Using organic ingredients enhances taste. Ingredients 4 salmon steaks or individual fillets (preferably wild-caught) 4 tbsp (60…

Maple Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Maple Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

These ribs have beaten some of the best BBQ joints around, including Famous Dave’s and Roscoe’s, in local competitions. Ingredients 2 slabs baby-back pork ribs Rib Rub Maple Barbecue Sauce Hickory and applewood chunks Procedure Remove membrane on the bottom…

Low Country Shrimp and Grits

Low Country Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients 3–4 strips thick smoky bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ onion, minced 2–3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb large shrimp, peeled (use peels to make stock) Salt 1 pint heavy cream, divided 2–2½ cups shrimp stock Butter Black pepper…

Long Island Roast Duckling with Citrus

Long Island Roast Duckling with Citrus

This recipe uses a conventional roasting method based on the one featured on The City Cook website. Ingredients 1 ea. (4–5 pounds, 1.8–3.6 kg) whole pekin duckling 1 lemon, cut into quarters 1 orange, cut into quarters or eighths Salt…

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose bleached flour 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon finely-grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon poppy seeds ¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoons…

Italian Dressing I

Italian Dressing I

Ingredients ¼ cup drained capers 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 shallot, minced ½ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 small dried red chile, sliced ½ teaspoon crushed fennel seed 1 tablespoon white Chianti or dry white wine 2…

Hot and Spicy Dip

Hot and Spicy Dip

Ingredients 2 eggs OR 4 soft-boiled egg yolks OR 3 oz egg substitute with lecithin 1 Tbsp lemon juice ½ tsp salt 2 cups olive oil ¼ cup tomato ketchup 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish or chutney 1 Tbsp prepared…

Hoppin John

Hoppin John

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, diced 1 medium onion, diced ½ cup diced celery ½ cup diced bell pepper 4½ cups water 2 packs long grain rice (3–4 cups cooked) 3 cans black-eyed peas 3 jalapeños, seeded and diced (about ½…