Made with chicken breast halves, diced tomatoes, chili powder, black beans or kidney beans, cilantro or sliced green onions, whole kernel golden sweet corn
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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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Arizona Chicken Chili
Amish Baked Chicken
Chicken baked with a crispy, spiced crust turns out perfect every time and lets you enjoy a bit of the simple life.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Kentucky Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Butter, vanilla, and a golden-baked marshmallow topping turn some sweet potatoes into an utterly life-changing casserole.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken Picante
Ready in 20 minutes and packed full of flavor. Simply bake tender chicken breasts in a dressed up picante sauce and serve over rice for an easy dinner.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Tennessee Mud Spiked Coffee
This boozy coffee will definitely warm you up on a cold day. It's made with coffee, amaretto, and whiskey and topped with some fluffy whipped cream.
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Cajun Chicken Over Rice
Stew up some seasoned chicken with tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper. Serve over white rice to soak up all the spicy sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Arizona Biltmore's Pate A Choux
Pate a choux, also known as choux pastry, is a pastry dough used in both sweet and savory applications. It's the dough used in profiteroles and cream puffs.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dutch Oven Hawaiian Chicken
This chicken dish is slowly cooked in a Dutch oven and then served over rice for an easy Hawaiian-tasting meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Louisiana Pork Chops
Spicy and simple with just a few ingredients. Pork chops are seasoned with red, white, and black pepper then seared in a pan. Then diced tomatoes are added to make a savory sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Mustard
Homemade Cajun mustard that's bold, spicy, and a tad sweet. Perfect for adding that extra oomph to your burgers and sausages.
Time: 1-2 hours
Arizona Republic Fried Onion Rings
These crunchy onion rings from Arizona Republic can be either baked or fried.
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Buckeyes
Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Maine Lobster Roll
There's something about a Maine lobster roll that just screams summer. Whether you're enjoying one by the beach or in your own backyard, this classic dish is the perfect way to enjoy...
Time: under 30 minutes
New York, New York Brownies
These brownies have very little flour in them, making them deliciously rich and dense.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fresh Manhattan Clam Chowder
Manhattan clam chowder is made with a tomato-based broth instead of the creamy, New England version. It's savory and a little spicy. And all kinds of delicious!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy California Roll Sushi
Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab
Time: under 30 minutes
Dr. Pepper Texas Chocolate Cake
Made with baking soda, Dr. Pepper, chocolate chips, eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, shortening, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New York Chocolate Egg Cream
Mix up a refreshing and nostalgic New York chocolate egg cream with just three ingredients: chocolate syrup, light cream, and club soda.
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Texas Chili
Made with garlic, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, poblano peppers, jalapeno chilies, chipotle chili, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, coriander
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Buckeye Balls
This peanut butter and chocolate candy is shaped to look like the Buckeye nut (also known as a horse chestnut).
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Alabama Fudge Pecan Chewies
Made with pecan, pecans, flour, butter or margarine, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Western South Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce
The battle of the BBQ between states is a big deal, and sauce is one of the most defining differences in styles. This South Carolina sauce works best with...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Traditional New York Pizzeria Dough And Sauce
Made with milk, brown sugar, salt, shortening, corn meal, olive oil, yeast, flour, whole peeled tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Amish Apple Fritters
Made with cooking apples, brown sugar, milk, lemon juice, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, eggs, lemon
Method: oven, electric skillet/wok
Time: 1-2 hours
Texas Corn 'n' Black Bean Salsa
Delicious salsa with black beans for something a little more substantial than your typical dip. With a bite from jalapeno, this chunky salsa is great on tortilla chips...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Giardiniera, Chicago-Style
A jar of giardiniera makes a centerpiece, condiment, and gift all in one. Vinegar-packed veggies and hot peppers make an awesome sweet and spicy topping for sausages and hot...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Chicago Hot Dog
What's in a real Chicago dog, you ask? The fresh tomatoes and sweet pickle relish are crucial, but you can't forget the fresh-cut fries on the side. Throw on a Cubs hat for good...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Original Florida Key Lime Pie
Made with egg whites, egg yolks, graham cracker crumbs, margarine, sugar, Key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk
Time: over 5 hours
Green Chile Fire Paste
Spice up all varieties of foods with this paste of jalapenos, serranos, garlic, and vinegar.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Bbq Sauce
This Cajun BBQ sauce takes its sweet time on the stove, simmering for a couple hours to get the flavors just right. Quality just can't be rushed.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cajun Chicken Burgers
Get a taste of the bayou with these tender grilled chicken burgers with a hint of Cajun flavor. Also delicious topped with bacon and melty cheese.
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Pork Sandwich
Turn last night's pork tenderloin into today's Hawaiian-style pork sandwich. Shredded pork is mixed with teriyaki sauce and layered with pineapple on a soft bun.
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Virginia Ham
Country ham is baked with an orange juice and brown sugar baste and served with a sweet and savory port-wine sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Buffet Chicken Salad
This creamy combo of grapes, almonds, and celery with chicken is perfect for sandwiches and crackers, or works in a lettuce wrap if you're serious about those greens!
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Blackened Spice Mix
Make a batch of this Cajun blackened spice mix so you can have some mix on hand whenever the grilling mood strikes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chunky Pizza Soup
A hearty "pizza" soup made with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, tomatoes, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
North Carolina Vinegar Grilling Sauce
North Carolina BBQ may be all about the pork, but you can use this authentic vinegar sauce to grill up some outstanding chicken too.
Time: 2-5 hours
Alabama-Mexican Chicken Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, onions, corn chips, cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce, cubed, cooked chicken
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cajun Cocktail Sauce
This cocktail sauce has just the right proportions of chili sauce, ketchup, and horseradish. It's spicy without being too hot but yet has just the right "bite" to it.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Nebraska Cheese Frenchee Sandwiches
Made with oil, bread, mayonnaise, American cheese, flour, milk, salt, egg, cornflake crumbs
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts
Set it and forget it. These slow cooker chicken breasts will be a pleasure to come home to. Dried apples and cranberries, lemon juice and brown sugar give...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Light Loco Moco
Loco moco is a classic Hawaiian dish. This version lightens it up a bit with a turkey burger. A delicious way to use up leftover gravy.
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
Arkansas Fried Green Tomatoes
Green tomatoes are ideal for frying. Firm enough that they don't fall apart, and these cornmeal-breaded bites are perfect for dipping in ranch or spicy mayo.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
New Mexican Salsa
Good salsa is all about fresh, so when you see the ingredient list you know this one's a winner. If you prefer a salsa with a bit of a kick, leave some of the seeds from the jalapenos...
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepper-Crusted New York Strip Steaks
Made with blackberry preserves, dry red wine, New York strip steaks, olive oil, black peppercorns, salt, beef broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas-Style Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar mixture, topped with some meaty bacon, and baked until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbly.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Texas Sheet Cake
Made with water, sugar, flour, baking soda, sour cream, eggs, cocoa powder, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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