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
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Recipes attributed to various states such as the Alabama Slammer, Mississippi Mud Pie, or Kansas City (MO) Barbecue Sauce
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Colorado Bulldog Cocktail
Almost Kentucky Fried Chicken
No need for 11 herbs and spices with this easy-to-copy version of KFC's sought after secret recipe.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 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
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
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
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Ronald Reagan's Rancho California Rice
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
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
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
New Jersey Clam Chowder
Made with light cream, bacon, onion, chowder clams, potatoes, black pepper, celery powder, parsley, crab spice, cream of asparagus soup
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
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
Missouri Mix (Quick Mix)
Made with lard, shortening, salt, all-purpose flour, baking powder, nonfat milk
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Kentucky Derby Thoroughbred Pie
Made with water, butter, eggs, sugar, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hawaiian Bagels
Made with dried coconut, dried pineapple, yeast, water, coconut extract, olive oil, malt powder or honey or sugar, salt, bread flour, gluten
Method: oven, stovetop, bread machine
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louisiana Bayou Fish Fry
A slathering of mustard on the fish adds zip to the crispy coating when deep-fried. Best with catfish but works well with other fish too.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 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
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
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
Stovetop Black-Eyed Peas
Did you know that black-eyed peas aren't peas at all? They are delicious, though - especially when spiced well and slow cooked on the stovetop with bacon, onion, and olive oil....
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Trader Vic's Hawaiian Pork Chops
Rum, ginger, and pineapple bring a full spectrum of island flavor to these simple, baked pork chops.
Method: oven, 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
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
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
South Texas Cheese Enchiladas with Chile Gravy
Made with mild cheddar cheese, olive oil, chili powder, water, flour, cumin, ground oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt, grated mild cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Louisiana Sweet and Sour Alligator
Sweet and sour style, stirred up with saucy pineapple and bell peppers, this gator tail could almost be mistaken for take-out.
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Indiana Spaghetti
If you can boil water, you can make this Indiana spaghetti. It's as simple as cooking bacon, sauteing some onions, and tossing it all together for a winning dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas-Style Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy
Made with beef cutlets, egg, milk, flour, vegetable shortening, salt, black pepper, paprika, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Hot Buttered Grits
Grits are a Southern staple for a reason. Have them for breakfast, have them with dinner, have them absolutely whenever you please. There's never a bad time for a hot bowl of...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Cinnamon Coffee
A nice way to have flavored coffee without adding a lot of calories. Coffee grounds are brewed with cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.































































