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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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recipe for navajo green chili

Navajo Green Chili

Made with dried, ground Mexican oregano, pork shoulder, stewed tomatoes, bacon grease, tomato paste, flour, water, onions, salt, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rhode island clam cakes

Rhode Island Clam Cakes

Crab cakes seem to get all the hype; give these clam cakes a shot instead. A crucial complement to clam chowder.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken picante

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


recipe for alaskan sourdough biscuits

Alaskan Sourdough Biscuits

Alaskan sourdough biscuits are a delicious twist on traditional biscuits. Made with a sourdough starter, these biscuits have a tangy flavor and a light, fluffy texture. They...

Method:   campfire
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for trader vic's hawaiian pork chops

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

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recipe for amana ox yoke rhubarb custard pie

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

recipe for cherokee bean cakes

Cherokee Bean Cakes

Made with bacon drippings, dried beans, milk, eggs, salt, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for new mexican green chile stew (caldillo)

New Mexican Green Chile Stew (Caldillo)

This vibrant verde stew with meat, potatoes, and fresh green chiles is as striking in flavor as it is in color. South of the border flavor wherever you are!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for amish chocolate chip cookies

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

recipe for alabama corn sticks

Alabama Corn Sticks

If you've got a cast iron corn stick pan lying around your kitchen, it's high time you used it. If you don't have one just pour the mix into a muffin tin and make some Alabama corn...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alabama-mexican chicken casserole

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


recipe for pressure cooker hawaiian pork

Pressure Cooker Hawaiian Pork

Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun blackened spice mix

Cajun Blackened Spice Mix

Quick and easy to whip up, this Cajun blackened spice mix has everything needed for a zesty kick. Perfect for grilling or adding to various dishes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rich as a rockefeller iowa brownies

Rich As A Rockefeller Iowa Brownies

Thanks to chocolate syrup and chopped nuts these brownies are about as rich as can be. Oh, and that's not even mentioning the thick chocolate topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun chicken burgers

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

recipe for copycat alex trebek's tourtiere trebek

Copycat Alex Trebek's Tourtiere Trebek

Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for north carolina barbecue sauce

North Carolina Barbecue Sauce

North Carolina BBQ starts off with a heavy dose of tangy cider vinegar. Throw in some brown sugar and ketchup and we've got ourselves a sauce perfect for pork sandwiches...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for teriyaki new york strip steak by mccormick grill mates

Teriyaki New York Strip Steak by McCormick Grill Mates

You can make teriyaki sauce yourself, but you can't beat a quality pre-made marinade mix for convenience. You can reduce down the extra marinade...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for louisiana pork chops

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

recipe for cajun corn & shrimp bisque

Cajun Corn & Shrimp Bisque

A creamy bisque with a hint of heat. It's made with potatoes, creamed corn, and shrimp in a cream base.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker texas-style barbecued chicken

Slow Cooker Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken

Chicken legs are slow cooked in a spiced, smoky barbecue sauce. You can use other chicken pieces as well, just adjust the cooking time as needed if using white...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dr. pepper texas chocolate cake

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

recipe for buffet chicken salad

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


recipe for vermont whole wheat oatmeal honey bread

Vermont Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Bread

Oats, whole wheat, and white flour give this from-scratch bread the perfect texture for toasting.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for copycat tennessee ernie ford's pea picking cake

Copycat Tennessee Ernie Ford's Pea Picking Cake

Yellow or white cake is baked with the addition of mandarin oranges and then frosted with a frosting made from crushed pineapple, Cool Whip, and vanilla...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for amish baked chicken

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


recipe for gene autry's texas chili

Gene Autry's Texas Chili

From The All American Cowboy Cookbook, this recipe purports to be legendary Gene Autry's take on Texas chili. True Texas chili, of course, doesn't contain beans but we'll let...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas shepherd's pie with buttermilk mashed potatoes

Texas Shepherd's Pie With Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes

A southern twist on Shepherd's pie made with ground beef, vegetables, and salsa and topped with buttermilk mashed potatoes

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for nebraska cheese frenchee sandwiches

Nebraska Cheese Frenchee Sandwiches

Made with oil, bread, mayonnaise, American cheese, flour, milk, salt, egg, cornflake crumbs

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked cajun cabbage

Baked Cajun Cabbage

If you usually think of cabbage as a boring ingredient, this recipe is about to change your mind. Baking the cabbage in a creamy, cayenne-laced cheese sauce makes an unforgettable...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas style sloppy joes

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

recipe for tennessee cornbread

Tennessee Cornbread

Tennessee cornbread is a variation of cornbread that includes self-rising flour, baking powder, and baking soda to create a lighter, fluffier texture.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for arizona mexican tamale pie

Arizona Mexican Tamale Pie

Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chipotle chilies en adobo, ground cumin, black beans, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, adobo sauce, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham and cheese biscuits

Ham and Cheese Biscuits

Made with buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, baked Virginia ham, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tourtiere (meat pie)

Tourtiere (Meat Pie)

Made with pastry, bread crumbs, water, ground beef, ground pork, onions, garlic, salt, celery seed or celery salt, ground cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for hawaiian coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw

A hawaiian flair is exactly the revival that coleslaw needed. Pineapple, mandarin orange, and OJ turn a creamy cabbage mix into a fresh, tropical side dish to brighten up any BBQ.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fresh manhattan clam chowder

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

recipe for cherokee huckleberry bread

Cherokee Huckleberry Bread

Made with berries, self rising flour, egg, sugar, butter, milk, vanilla

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for baked stuffed lobster

Baked Stuffed Lobster

Made with buttery crackers, salt and freshly ground black pepper, raw shrimp, live Maine lobsters, unsalted butter, onion, Italian parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salisbury steak or loco moco

Salisbury Steak or Loco Moco

One eggcellent meal if we do say so! Take Salisbury steak to the next level. For loco moco, serve with an egg on a bed of rice ladled with juicy goodness. Is it ready...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for texas-style stuffed jalapenos

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


recipe for hawaiian spam pizza

Hawaiian Spam Pizza

Hawaiians know the tasty truth about spam. Spam and pineapple with red onion and green pepper makes a delicious island-style pizza.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for las vegas lemon poke cake

Las Vegas Lemon Poke Cake

If life gives you lemons, why not make a cake? Get ready to transform a humble lemon cake mix into a dazzling, show-stealing star.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun crab soup

Cajun Crab Soup

Made with onion, garlic, all-purpose flour, clam juice, chicken broth, frozen white corn, salt, white pepper, dried thyme, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for indiana spaghetti

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

recipe for buckeye balls

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

recipe for chicago style gyros sandwich

Chicago Style Gyros Sandwich

This Chicago-style pocket with lamb, beef, and homemade Tzaziki sauce will have you skipping the street carts and grabbing the cutting board.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for new mexican salsa

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

recipe for northeastern arkansas cornbread

Northeastern Arkansas Cornbread

If you've ever dreamed of creating that perfect cornbread that pairs beautifully with everything from chili to fried chicken, this is your ticket.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian omelette

Hawaiian Omelette

This omelette has a filling made with pineapple, ham, and Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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