Favorite Foods from Around the United States - 21 recipes
Nowhere is the "melting pot" metaphor for the America more literal than in its food. Ranging from Tex-Mex tacos to cheese curds from Wisconsin, lobster rolls from Boston or Cajun gumbo, we have recipes representing every state and region in the United States!
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Southern-Style Shrimp & Grits with Zucchini, Corn & Cherry Tomatoes
By á-161813
Details
Servings 2
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 45
- 10 ounces shrimp
- 3 scallions
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese
- 1 ear of corn
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 zucchini
- 1/4 pound cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup yellow grits
- 3 tablespoons butter
Southern style shrimp and grits with zucchini, corn and cherry tomatoes is a southern style meal that everyone will...
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Shredded Tex-Mex Crockpot Chicken
By á-49134
Busy day? Shredded tex-mex crockpot chicken is a easy way to make a delicious dinner when you don't have a lot of t...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup (packed) cilantro leaves, chopped
- 2 limes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
New England Clam Chowder
By sandiB2010
This creamy chowder uses canned clams for convenience
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (reserve tender leaves)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 (16 ounce) tub frozen clams
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 pound Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Spicy Cajun Seafood Stew
By á-174535
Quick and easy spicy cajun seafood stew is best served over rice with a piece of crusty French bread for dipping in...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces smoked andouille sausage, diced, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers, red and/or green, chopped, about 2 1/2 cups
- 1 onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 15 ounces
- 1 pound firm white fish, such as halibut, grouper or black sea bass, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, 25 to 35 count
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Kosher salt to taste
- cooked white rice, for serving
Southwest Burgers
By cwaldron09
Southwest burgers are great on the grill for any occasion!
- BURGERS
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 5 slices of pork or turkey bacon, finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- SMOKEY SAUCE
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
Southern Strawberry-Pineapple Punch Bowl Cake
By LadyJ1114
This is a great strawberry cake dessert for a dinner party that will impress everyone but simple enough to enjoy an...
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 (6-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 1 (16-ounce) carton Cool Whip
Southern Triple Decker Strawberry Cake
By Eternallylawson
Looking for the perfect dessert for a special occasion? This Southern Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake recipe is the p
- STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 (32-ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Louisiana Gumbo
By MnM_Ventures
This hearty Louisiana-style gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cool evening especially when served with your f...
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 10 okra pods, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 ounces medium (41/50 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, or thigh meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 ounces andouille or kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
- salt, to taste
- hot sauce, to taste
Texas Pecan Pie Pound Cake
By BobN
Delicious! Kick your usual pound cake up a notch with pecans and brown sugar baked in and topped with caramel ice c...
- 4 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups flour, cake or all-purpose
- 8 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 to 3 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 jar of caramel ice cream topping
Gumbo Fried Rice
By margiekyle
Andouille sausage, Creole seasoning, and turmeric make this recipe for Gumbo Fried Rice a stellar mash up that adds...
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 (7-ounce) package kielbasa or andouille sausage, chopped, like Johnsonville
- 6 ounces shrimp, ,about 50 to 55 count, chopped
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, like Emeril’s Essence
- 1/2 onion, chopped small
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped small
- 2 stalks celery, chopped small
- 3 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Tex Mex Chili Gravy
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This Tex-Mex gravy is so easy to make at home, that there is no need to buy canned enchiladas sauce again
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I used organic canola)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Chicken Philly Sliders
By Tallon
Chicken Philly Sliders piled with sweet, fragrant sautéed onions and savory mushrooms on toasted dinner rolls, dra...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- 16 small dinner rolls, split, buttered and toasted
- 8 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
Taco Cornbread Casserole
By margiekyle
Taco Cornbread Casserole comes together in under one hour for a feast filled with the flavors of zesty Mexican spic...
- 1 (8.5-ounce) package corn bread/muffin mix
- 3 cups cooked taco seasoned meat
- 1 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup colby jack, cheddar, or Mexican cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Pressure Cooker Jambalaya
By mdcook
Quick, clean and yummy! This pressure cooked Jambalaya is super efficient, mess free and locks in the great flavors...
- MEATS:
- 8 ounces andouille sausages, sliced
- 8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning or Essence spice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- NON-MEATS:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning or Essence spice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups canned tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced or 3 teaspoons dried
Cheddar's New Orleans Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
By kimvess
Creamy Alfredo sauce combines with salsa to make a spicier version of the classic pasta sauce
- ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 12 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup green pepper, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackening spice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 ounces butter, unsalted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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Native American Sweet Fry Bread
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cups warm water
- 4 1/4 cups flour (set aside 1/2 cup)
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Da’ Bes’ Hawaiian Local-Style...
- 2 pounds boneless chuck roast or beef stew meat
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 medium sized carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 4 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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American Chop Suey Crockpot Meal
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can water (use empty tomato can)
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (26-ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni, uncooked
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Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
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New Orleans-Style Crawfish...
- BOILED RICE:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 1 pound crawfish tails
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1/3 cup green onion tops, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups boiled rice (see below)
- 14 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup long-grained rice
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Kosher Jambalaya
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 6-ounces andouille sausage, (Beef, Chicken-found at Cosco sometimes) sliced
- 1 cup uncooked Jasmine long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 2 medium diced tomatoes, undrained
- 0.5-pound Haddock, baccalau, cod, or other firm-fleshed white fish, chopped to small pieces (if using baccalau skip salt or it might get too salty)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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