Made with Cheddar cheese, green chiles, onion, butter, rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, bay leaf, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
U.S. and Canadian Recipes

Recipes attributed to various states such as the Alabama Slammer, Mississippi Mud Pie, or Kansas City (MO) Barbecue Sauce
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Ronald Reagan's Rancho California Rice
Navajo Corn Cakes
Made with corn, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg, milk, sour cream, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Hawaiian Pork
You'll fall in love with these tender pork steaks baked in a veggie-packed sweet and sour pineapple sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Bayou Gumbo
Sausage, shrimp, okra and rice provide all the great flavors of a classic Louisiana style gumbo in this recipe but with the ease of the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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Slow Cooker Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits
These rich and cheesy grits are made extra creamy by being slowly simmered in half and half with cream cheese stirred in.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cherokee-Style Hominy
Hominy is a type of corn that has been soaked in an alkaline solution. n this recipe, hominy is fried with bacon and onions to make a delicious side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Pie
Made with water, butter, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Louisiana Gumbo
The golden roux with diced veggies can accommodate all sorts of meats, from chicken to chorizo to shrimp in this classic gumbo. Pour it all over rice for some real down-home comfort...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
New Jersey Clam Chowder
Ever considered how a splash of the ocean can fit in a bowl? This Jersey clam chowder is your ticket to an irresistible seaside sensation, without leaving the comfort of your...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amish Custard Pie
The rich and creamy filling is made with milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and nutmeg, and is baked in a flaky pie shell. A sprinkle of nutmeg adds the perfect finishing touch to this dish.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Smoky Slow Cooker California-Style Barbecued Spareribs
Crock pot magic: tender, smoky spareribs slow-cooked in a savory mix of brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ribs just got a...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat King's Hawaiian Bread
If you love King's Hawaiian bread then you must try this copycat recipe!
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Colorado Bulldog Cocktail
The Colorado Bulldog is a variation of the White Russian cocktail. The difference is the addition of cola to the drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Missouri Mix (Quick Mix)
Made with lard, shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, baking powder, nonfat milk
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Kentucky Burgoo
This hearty slow cooker stew is made with a combination of beef, pork, and chicken.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Amish Chocolate Chip Cookies
The Amish keep thing simple as is the case with this tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Nothing fancy, just delicious cookies every time.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Ambrosia
When a dish has "ambrosia" in the name it has a lot to live up to. Not to worry, this refreshing Hawaiian fruit salad is up to the task.
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Chinese Buffet Style Donuts
Love those deep-fried donuts you get at the Chinese buffet? Well, here ya' go! Super easy to make at home.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Amish Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad features elbow pasta, chopped hard-cooked eggs, celery, and red bell pepper. A simple mix with creamy dressing and dill pickle relish offers a refreshing side...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Steak & Ale Hawaiian Chicken
Nothing says Hawaiian flavor like the pairing of pineapple and soy sauce. Using that dynamic duo in a marinade is an awesome idea for flavorful grilled chicken.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Bread Machine Hawaiian Bagels
Take breakfast to the next level with Hawaiian bagels, combining dried pineapple and coconut in a simple bread machine dough. Enjoy the chewy goodness and tropical flavors...
Method: oven, stovetop, bread machine
Time: over 5 hours
Peggy Goldwater's Arizona Ranch Style Beans
Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
California Cheesecake
This flavorful cheesecake uses lower fat ingredients so you can indulge in a sweet treat without the guilt.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Texas Sweet Sourdough Bread
This Texas-style bread uses a potato starter that can be used over and over. The bread has a light flavor to it, not too sweet and not too sour.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Amish Dressing
This moist baked dressing packed with chopped chicken thighs, sage, and savory veggies is a great example of a scratch-made Amish recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Alabama Cornbread
Craving some Southern comfort? This Alabama Cornbread is easy to whip up in just 25 minutes! Made with cornmeal and buttermilk, it's the perfect sidekick to your favorite BBQ.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Lindy's New York Cheesecake
Good cheesecake is pretty much redundant, but this is a REALLY good cheesecake. Citrus peel and vanilla extract add delicious, subtle flavors to a heavenly thick New...
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Amish Country Casserole
Beef and onions cooked with tomato soup, egg noodles, and cream of mushroom soup make a hearty and simple dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Red Lobster's Maryland Crab Cakes
Old Bay and Dijon mustard add a New England kick that's right on point with these crab cakes, but what else would you expect from a Red Lobster copycat?
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Amish Potato Salad
Homemade dressing makes this salad ultra-creamy but hard-boiled eggs are the real secret ingredient to this Amish-style potato salad.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Amish Ham Loaf
This loaf is made with a mix of ground ham and pork, creating a robust flavor. The syrupy dressing adds moisture and richness, ideal for weekday meals or casual dining.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Style Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes done the Texas way - piled high with ground beef, pinto beans, and green chiles.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza
This copycat CPK pizza brings the Thai flavor with a spicy peanut sauce, shredded carrots and cilantro. If you're up for a delicious kitchen...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Boston Baked Navy Beans
Bacon, brown sugar, and molasses give the thick, pressure cooked navy bean mixture a great balance of sweet and savory.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: over 5 hours
Arizona Coyote Caviar
This zesty dip is made with black beans, black olives, green chiles, garlic, cilantro, spices, cream cheese, and salsa.
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Shrimp and cooked pasta are tossed with a slowly simmered, well seasoned tomato sauce to make this delicious meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Amish Pot Roast
Try this Amish pot roast recipe with a special twist - it's made with coffee! This slow-baked dish is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Amish Chicken Noodle Soup
The simplicity of Amish cooking is what makes it so good. They use time-tested methods and ingredients like adding apple to this chicken noodle soup to help balance the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hawaiian Fried Rice
This fried rice recipe has all the essential elements of traditional Asian fried rice with the addition of Hawaiian ingredients like pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Navajo Beef & Chile Stew
Packed with beef, corn, tomatoes, and a touch of spice, this Navajo stew simmers in a crockpot for a hands-off meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Do Nothing Cake (Texas Tornado Cake)
The best things in life don't always require a lot of effort, just like this Texas Tornado Cake. With just a few ingredients and some casual mixing, you'll be...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New York-Style Hot Dogs
Bring home the taste of the Big Apple. Featuring perfectly grilled hot dogs topped with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy onion sauce, this recipe recreates a classic street...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Philly Cheese Steak Meatloaf
Philly cheese steak and meatloaf is a match made in heaven! Hearty meatloaf gets topped Philly-style with melted provolone, peppers and onions. Leftovers for sandwiches...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Party Buffet Composed Salad
A composed salad is the perfect dish to serve at any gathering or celebration. It is fresh, healthy, and delicious, and it can be made in a variety of different ways...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brown Hotel Kentucky Hot Brown
The Brown Hotel in Kentucky is famous for their Hot Brown sandwich. It's made of turkey, bacon, tomatoes, and mornay sauce on toast. If you can't get to the Brown Hotel...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Old Fashioned Southern Chicken 'n Dumplings
Tender dumplings are simmered with bites of chicken in a rich chicken stock to make the ultimate in Southern comfort food.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Eggs
Pickled eggs are yummy, and their color is out of this world. Thanks to some sliced beets in the pickling liquid, these eggs are show-stoppingly stunning.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Amana Ox Yoke Rhubarb Custard Pie
Rhubarb is the star of this custard pie, which has a pleasantly short ingredient list, so you'll want it at its in-season best.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Dorothy Lynch Style Salad Dressing
Recreate the iconic Dorothy Lynch salad dressing at home with this recipe. Made with tomato soup, vinegar, sugar, and various spices, it's the perfect...
Time: under 30 minutes
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.































































