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There are plenty of American recipes out there that are the pride of the state, from quintessential
American recipes; to the more obscure, which are famous only to those who live there. Weve gathered
together some of the best American recipes around, highlighting one popular recipe from each
American state. Many of which were submitted by individuals living from that specific state. In this
collection of 50 Favorite American Recipes by State you can take a trip around the U.S. right at your
dinner table.
Whether youre a fan of southern cooking, East coast seafood, Midwest comfort classics, or
southwestern greats; youll have plenty to explore among these 50 recipes (plus one bonus recipe!). In
this 86-page collection youll find great dinner recipes, appetizers and starters, and dessert recipes to
make your mouth water.
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Table of Contents
Northeast Region .................................................................................................................. 7
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14 Country Recipes: Cracker Barrel Restaurant Recipes and More
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Northeast Region
Sweetbreads are perfect any time of day. This wonderful recipe from a B&B in Freeport, Maine
is made with ground cinnamon and baked into a piece of heaven. Moist and delicious, you
wont want to pass this bread up.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two loaf pans with nonstick spray.
2. Mix together oil, 2 cups sugar, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda and flour in large bowl.
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4. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle a quarter of sugar mixture in
each pan.
5. Pour remaining batter equally between pans. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
7. Bake 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes and then
remove bread from pans and place on wax paper. Slice when completely cool.
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Seafood is at the heart of New England, and New Hampshire is no exception. Bring this classic
east coast dish to your dinner table today. Rich and creamy, this homemade soup recipe is a
must for any Clam Chowder fan. Perfect any time of year, enjoy spoonful after spoonful.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Coat onions and celery with Pam and sear in pot with a little of juice (3-5 minutes to
translucent).
3. Spray Pam in bowl (A lot) and add flour and make Rue.
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4. When Potatoes are soft add Half & Half to pot and bring to almost boil.
5. Add some soup to the rue and then add rue back to pot.
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Surprise the family with B&B style pizza for breakfast! This wonderful recipe uses homemade
dough and is topped with Parmesan cheese and ham. Great for breakfast or for dinner, this
breakfast pizza recipe is fantastic.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. To make the crust, put the flour, salt, and yeast in a food processor fitted with the dough blade
and pulse several times to mix. With the processor running, add the tablespoon of oil through
the feeding chute.
2. Then add the water in a stream until a soft ball forms you will typically not use the entire cup.
Stop the processor and move the dough to a floured surface.
3. Knead a couple of times and then form into a ball. Put the dough in a small oiled bowl and cover
tightly with plastic wrap and put in a warm place to rise for one and a half to two hours until
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doubled.
4. About an hour before baking the pizzas, preheat the oven with a pizza stone to 480 degrees.
5. When the rising is done, take the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into four equal portions and form them into tight individual balls. Put a little olive oil on
each and lightly cover with plastic wrap. Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
6. When ready to form the pizzas, take each ball and gently pull it into a small round crust. Then,
place on parchment paper. Dimple the crust with your finger tips and using the heel of your
hand, push the crust into a larger circle with the outer edge a bit higher than the middle each
crust will be approximately six inches in diameter.
7. Brush a little olive oil on each crust and sprinkle the diced ham on each, leaving an empty spot in
the middle of the crust.
8. Place three tomato slices on top of the ham. Then sprinkle the cheese on top of the ham and
tomatoes. All these ingredients should form a dam to hold the egg in place.
9. Place the parchment with the pizzas the preheated stone and slide a raw egg into the middle of
each pizza.
10. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the egg whites are set and the crust turns a golden brown.
Remove from the oven, and slide onto a plate and serve while hot.
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With Boston Cream Pie you'll want to eat dessert before dinner, and you might even do it. This
heavenly delight is topped with melted chocolate and makes a fluffy irresistible treat. Easy pie
recipes have never been this smooth and delicious.
Serves: 10
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks,
and 3 tablespoons cornstarch, slowly whisk in milk. Cook, whisking, until mixture boils and
thickens.
4. With mixer, beat eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, and remaining extract. Fold flour, remaining cornstarch,
and butter/margarine into egg mixture. Pour into pans.
6. With mixer, beat 1/2 cup heavy cream with remaining sugar until soft peaks form. Whisk chilled
pastry cream until smooth. Gently fold in heavy cream. Cut cakes into 4 layers. Spread filling
between layers.
7. In saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and remaining heavy cream until smooth. Spoon over
cake. Chill 1 hour. Makes 10 servings.
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New Hampshire isnt the only state with the best clam chowder. Unlike the typical clam
chowder recipe this delicious chowder is made with a tomato broth. With an addition of bacon
for an extra burst of flavor, you wont be able to put the spoon down. Enjoy Rhode Island Red
Clam Chowder with oyster crackers and a clam cake for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cook and stir bacon and onion in large kettle until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.
2. Drain clams, reserving liquid. Add clam liquid, potatoes, water and celery to bacon and onion.
Cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add clams, tomatoes (with liquid), parsley, salt, thyme and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring
occasionally. Serve with oyster crackers.
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You don't have to travel to the Big Apple to get the best cheesecake recipe. Make it in your own
home! This moist cake is just like the infamous slices you get in the city without the hustle and
bustle. Its crunchy bottom perfectly complements its creamy cake layer and is simply heavenly.
Ingredients
Instructions
2. In a small bowl mix the vanilla wafer crumbs, butter, sugar and almonds. Pat into a 10 inch
springform pan.
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3. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, or until golden. Remove from oven and cool.
5. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whisk together until fluffy the eggs and
egg yolks.
6. Add the cheese mixture, lemon juice and zest. Beat until smooth.
7. Wrap the bottom of the spring form pan in foil. Foil should reach 2/3 of the way up the pan.
Pour the filling into the pan. Tap the pan on the counter top several times to break up the air
bubbles.
8. Place the filled springform pan in a roasting pan. Fill the roasting up with enough water to reach
1/2 way up the sides of the springform pan.
9. Place in the 300 degree F oven and bake for 1 hour. After 1 hour, rotate the roasting pan so the
cake browns evenly.
10. Add more water if needed. Bake for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours or until a cake tester comes out
clean.
11. Remove the roaster from the oven. Carefully remove the springform pan from the water bath
and set it on a rack to cool for 1.5 to 2 hours.
12. Then, move the cake, still on the rack, into the refrigerator. Chill overnight, or for at least 8
hours.
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To think such an easy sandwich recipe as this could be so irresistible. You won't be able to stop
yourself once you sink your teeth into this New Jersey Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich. The
ham, egg and cheese combo is the perfect flavor combination.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
1 hard roll
2 eggs, fried
2 slices American Cheese
2 slices Taylor Ham
Instructions
1. On a flat grill pan, heat Taylor Ham over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.
3. Fry the eggs, breaking the yolk. Add cheese to the top of the eggs so that it melts.
4. Place the eggs on the roll and top with cooked Taylor Ham. Serve and enjoy.
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If you were looking for easy omelette recipes but want something just a little bit different,
we've found what you're looking for! This Pennsylvania Style Souffl Omelette from The Inn at
Bowman's Hill is beyond delicious. Make one at home for your own B&B style brunch.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
2 eggs
vegetable oil (as needed)
salt and pepper, to taste
diced sharp Cheddar cheese (optional)
grape tomatoes, sliced (optional)
mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Add 1/8 vegetable oil to an 8 non-stick pan on low heat. Separate the egg white from the
yolks. Beat the egg white until firm but not overly stiff.
2. Add the egg white to the pan. The mixture should still flow. Add pepper and salt to taste.
3. Allow to fry for 3 to 4 minutes until light brown. Lightly fold in the egg yolks over the surface of
the white.
4. Add optional fillings in a strip down the center. Carefully fold the omelette in half.
5. Turn to high heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn over and repeat. Serve immediately.
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6. The souffl omelette should be to 1 thick with a soft center and a crispy outside.
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Enjoy this Connecticut-Style Best Apple Pie, one of best pie recipes youll ever try. Connecticut
is known for its apples and each year there are awards given out for the best apple recipes at
the Fair this recipe will show you why.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Maryland is known for its crab, but we bet youve never had crab quite like this. Easy to make,
this wonderful dish is packed with cheese and crab, making it impossible to eat just one slice.
Fluffy and delicious make Maryland Crab Quiche tonight.
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Prepare pie crust as directed. Place pastry on the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
3. Over the dough, sprinkle all of the crab meat, then all of the cheese.
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, onion, salt and cayenne until blended. Pour mixture over crab
meat and cheese. Sprinkle with parsley.
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5. Place pan on a cookie sheet; set on middle rack in oven. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes,
then reduce heat to 300 degrees F.
6. Bake 30 minutes more or until knife, when inserted, comes out clean. Remove quiche from
oven; let cool 10 minutes. Cut and serve warm
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Dig in and enjoy this Famous Delaware Blue Crab Salad, a dish well known in this part of the
region. You'll fall in love with crab recipes like this.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Combine avocado with lemon juice. Mix yogurt, sour cream, parsley, chives, Old Bay Seasoning,
pepper sauce and capers.
3. Add avocado and lemon juice to yogurt/sour cream mixture. Gently fold into the crab, trying not
to break up lumps of crab meat.
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3. Repeat to create 12 "lacy shells". Bake approximately 10 minutes or until brown. Remove
immediately from sheet.
For Sauce:
1. Whip cream until slightly thick and add chili sauce and Old Bay. Continue beating until soft peaks
are formed.
2. Arrange lettuce on six salad plates, top with one lacy shell, and mound crab salad on shell.
3. Position another shell on top with a few sprigs of chives. Garnish shell, salad and plate with a
few dollops of sauce. Serve immediately.
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Bonus Recipe!
District of Columbia: My Wallet's Screaming for a Fusion Maki Roll
This sushi recipe was inspired by the Washington D.C Metro area, now a culinary hub for all
kinds of ethnic eats. Malli created this seafood recipe keeping budget-friendly ideas in mind
with - My Wallet's Screaming for a Fusion Maki Roll. Try your hand at this easy sushi recipe and
delight in the salmon flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Mix all the spice ingredients together and rub all over the salmon, let marinate for about 15
minutes.
2. In the meantime, take the washed zucchini and using a potato peeler peel the zucchini (flesh
and skin) into long thin strips. Immerse the strips in a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes,
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3. Broil the salmon in a baking pan until it is just cooked but not charred. The juices will be in the
pan save the juices for serving.
4. Take the strips of zucchini and using a cutting board to support 'weave' the strips just like they
appear on a mat, crisscrossing the strips to form an intertwining mat.
5. Place the salmon drained of the juices in the center of the first mat and then start rolling the
salmon tightly encasing it completely inside the zucchini stip mat.
6. Slice cross sections about 1/2 inches thick with a sharp knife to get little roll-ups.
7. Serve three rollups in a plate. I didn't have the heart to toss the cooking liquid or essence of
flavors. I ended up pouring it around the rolls.
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Midwest Region
Dawn's Green Bay, Wisconsin Chicken Booyah
For one of the best chicken recipes that's simply loaded with flavor and an assortment of
ingredients, you won't find better than this. Dawn's Green Bay Chicken Booyah has array of
vegetables, potatoes, spices and loads of chicken and beef for a complete dinner-in-one that
everyone will enjoy.
Serves: 12
Ingredients
Instructions
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5. Add drained Navy beans, Rutabaga, Cabbage, green peas, tomatoes, carrots, onions, mixed
vegetables, celery, Lawry's seasoning salt, garlic salt, tomato juice and lemon.
6. Cook about 2 hours. Add back the chicken. Add potatoes. Salt and pepper. Cook an additional 1
hour.
7. Simmer 30 minutes.
Notes
During cooking, it will be necessary to add water to keep meats and vegetables covered. Make
it as thick or as thin as you like it with water.
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Whip up a batch of some super sweet Michigan Cherry Almond Fudge and satisfy that sweet
tooth! This dessert is inspired by the cherry growing state of Michigan; the combo of white
chocolate and cherry can't be beat. Fudge recipes like this should be outlawed their so good.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Line 9 inch square pan with wax paper. In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave baking chips
uncovered on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds.
3. Stir frosting into melted chips, fold in remaining ingredients. Pour and spread into pan.
4. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. Lift fudge out of pan and cut into 6x6 rows. Store in tightly
covered container.
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Easy casserole recipes like this Minnesota Pizza Hot Dish are the perfect weeknight dish, or
when you're short on time. It's like a pizza and pasta all-in-one dish; your family will surely love
it!
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Brown ground beef, and while that is browning boil the noodles (according to package
directions).
3. Then mix all ingredients together, but only half of the cheese, and put in a cake pan/casserole
dish, top with the rest of the cheese, and bake for 1 hour.
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Slowly cooked to absorb all of its flavor, this juicy Italian beef recipe is just like the kind you get
in the windy city. The question is how do you eat it? Do you like it extra juicy? With hot peppers
or melted cheese? There's no wrong answer with Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwiches. They're
always good.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. For roasting times, figure on 10-12 minutes per pound for medium. Check with a meat
thermometer for an internal temperature of 130 degree Fahrenheit for rare, 140 degrees
Fahrenheit for medium.
3. Place sirloin in roasting pan and dry roast for 15-20 minutes.
4. Remove pan from oven and add water, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Return to
oven and roast at 350 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
5. Remove from oven. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Internal temperature will rise 5-10 degrees.
6. Thinly slice beef and pile high on freshly baked French rolls. Add cheese if desired. Reserve
cooking juices to make wet sandwiches.
7. Garnish with sliced sweet bell peppers or hot giardinara. Makes 30-40 sandwiches depending on
portion size.
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This recipe pays tribute to the infamous Coney Island hot dog. Topped with chili and raw
onions, this hearty hot dog recipe is so good there's a reason why it's famous. Coming from
Krista at Everyday Mom's Meals, make it tonight.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. Saut the onions and garlic in butter. Add ground beef and break up until fine. Cook until brown
and drain fat.
2. Combine all other ingredients and mix well. Add to beef mixture. Stir well and heat.
3. Let simmer for at least an hour. If dries out, add a little water, scrape bottom of pan to get pan
drippings off and continue simmering.
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Fresh Corn Soup is a healthy soup recipe that will become one of your favorites. Made with
fresh corn for a sweet succulent flavor, you won't be able to put down the spoon.
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Cut corn from cob and reserve both corn and cobs.
2. Heat oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat. Saut onion for 2 minutes.
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3. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to simmer and add corn, cobs, cumin,
coriander and salt. Simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Turn off heat. Remove 2 tablespoon of corn from the pot and set aside. Remove cobs and pour
the remaining soup into the blender. Blend until smooth.
5. Stir in kefir, reserved corn kernels and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Make your team's food and enjoy this delicious buckeye recipe. Made with chocolate, peanut
butter, and sugar, these candy balls are first rolled up, then stabbed with a toothpick and,
lastly, dipped in melted chocolate. Ohio State Buckeyes are a great dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Line a 2 cookie sheets with waxed paper. Beat peanut butter, butter and vanilla in a med. bowl
with electric mixer until smooth.
2. Gradually beat in sugar and flour until well blended. Roll rounded teaspoons into 1-inch balls.
3. Arrange on prepared cookie sheets and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Spear one ball at a time
with a wooden pick and dip in chocolate to cover about 2/3rds of it.
4. Arrange chocolate side down on prepared cookie sheets. Smooth over toothpick holes.
Refrigerate about 15 min. until chocolate is set. Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 2
months.
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Baby back ribs are succulent and delicious. Let this recipe show you how to grill ribs that are
awesome. After following this awesome recipe, you will know how to grill pork ribs like a
professional pit master.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Mix the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper thoroughly and put in a heavy plastic bag with the ribs. Seal
and make sure all surfaces of the meat are exposed to the marinade. Marinate, turning
occasionally, for 24 hours in the refrigerator or at least 3-4 hours at room temperature. Remove
the ribs, reserving the marinade.
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2. In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan saut the onions and garlic in the oil slowly until very soft
but not browned. Add the ketchup, tomato sauce, sugar, mustard and Worcestershire and stir
to mix. Simmer very slowly for at least an hour, stirring now and then, until the sauce is the
proper consistency.
3. Light a fire in one half of the grill and allow to preheat, covered. Place the ribs on the side of the
grill away from the fire. Cover and cook slowly for an hour, basting and turning every 10 minutes
or so. Baste with the reserved marinade at first, then with the basting sauce.
4. At the end of an hour the ribs will be cooked through. Transfer then to the section of the grill
over the fire and cook, uncovered, until you have obtained the desired degree of browning and
crisping, perhaps 10 minutes. Watch carefully and turn often - because of the sugar in the
basting sauce it's easy to burn the ribs.
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No St. Louis wedding reception would be complete without mostaccioli. With a slightly sweet
tomato sauce, this wonderful homemade pasta recipe has melted Mozzarella balls on top.
Remember your special night with this fantastic dish.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing your sauce. This may take a while. Start by sauting the onion and garlic in
the olive oil in the bottom of your stock pot.
2. First heat the olive oil until the top looks a bit cloudy, but before it smokes, then toss in your
onion and garlic. Saut until transparent and tender, but not brown.
3. Add all ingredients except basil. It is important that this sauce be slightly sweet, rather than
salty, in order to be a true St. Louis style mostaccioli.
4. But you're eating it, and if you don't want it sweet, by all means, don't sweeten. As it is, the
stewed tomatoes add just the right amount of sweetness, bringing out the natural flavor of the
tomato without making it too sweet.
5. Simmer down the sauce until it looks pretty thick and chunky, and not too watery. The last 15
minutes of the sauce add the basil, prepare your noodles, and place in a large baking dish. Pour
the finished sauce over the top (if you made too much, don't worry. It freezes great, and is a
lovely spaghetti and pizza sauce as well).
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6. Stud the top with the fresh mozzarella balls, and bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 30
minutes. Serve hot and gooey.
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Nebraskan Runzas
A native dish of Nebraska, these wonderful meat pies will become a family favorite. Stuffed
with ground beef, cabbage, and onions, and baked in delicious bread, these are perfect for
lunch or dinner. This runza recipe is a delicious handheld treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Brown beef and remove from pan saut onions in hamburger grease until transparent.
2. Add cabbage and cooked beef to onions and cook until tender, adding a little water if it gets too
dry if necessary). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. For dough, soften the 2 package yeast in 1/4 cup water. Add 2 cups warm water, the oil, sugar,
and salt.
4. Add flour until the dough consistency is no longer sticky (but not too stiff). Let rise until double,
punch down and let re-rise (about another hour). These can truly be made in about any size or
shape (appetizer vs. sandwich, round vs. rectangular), so use your own judgment.
6. Take a piece of dough and roll into a rectangular or round shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
7. Add filling, and pinch the edges firmly to seal making sure the filling is totally enclosed.
8. Flatten slightly, and place on greased cookie sheet or pan, seam-side down. Let rise again until
about double (about 1/2 hour or so).
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9. Bake for 30 minutes. If desired, brush with 1 beaten egg mixed with a little water about 15
minutes into baking for a nice golden color.
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Enjoy the flavors celebrated by Norwegians (which North Dakota is known to have influences
of) with amazing and easy cabbage recipes like this. Savor the zesty beef stuffing in this
Norwegian Stuffed Cabbage.
Ingredients
16 cabbage leaves
1 pound ground beef
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 tablespoons potato flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 quart milk
Instructions
1. Stir meat dough with salt until it stiffens somewhat. Add potato flour and seasonings. Add milk,
a little at a time.
2. Boil cabbage leaves in lightly salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain well. Put a
spoonful of meat dough on each leaf.
3. Pack the leaf around the meat and tie it with a cotton string. Simmer the cabbage rolls in lighted
salted water for approx. 20 minutes, until they are tender and cooked through.
4. Remove the strings and serve with white sauce to which lots of chopped parsley has been
added.
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Did you know kuchen is South Dakotas state dessert? Well you must check out this Absolute
Apple Kuchen, its absolutely the moistest, most delicious apple cake recipe that you'll taste all
month! Enjoy this kuchen recipe with your friends and family.
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Cut butter into the cake mix as you would for a pie crust until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Add the coconut and pat lightly into an ungreased 9 x 13 pan, forming edges about 1/2 " up the
sides of the pan.
5. For the topping, spread the apples in the pan while the crust is still warm. Sprinkle cinnamon
and sugar over the apples. Mix sour cream and egg yolks and drizzle over the apples and sugar.
This will not completely cover the apple layer.
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South Region
Give your taste buds and senses and overload of pleasure with this fantastic Alabama Mud
Cake. Cake mix recipes never looked so good; you'll love the combination of pineapple,
cherries, chocolate chips and deviled cake. It's loaded with sweet, delicious flavors!
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Pour pineapple with juice into prepared pan, spreading evenly
to make the first layer.
3. Spread cherry pie filling over the pineapple layer, then spread the cake mix (as prepared on box)
over the cherry pie filling.
4. Sprinkle the cake mix layer with pecans and mint chocolate chips, then distribute the sliced
butter evenly over the top.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the
cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
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Put some South in your mouth with this gourmet sweet barbecue sauce recipe. This recipe
shows you how to make sweet barbecue sauce that boosts the flavor of any meat. It makes a
perfect tangy barbecue rib sauce.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Combine water, black pepper, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar,
mustard, wine, ketchup and salt.
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For healthy and delicious pancake recipes look no further than this easy breakfast recipe. This
recipe for a Banana Bread Protein Pancakes is simple to make and tastes divine. Who said
healthy can't taste amazing?! Bring that delicious Florida banana taste to your breakfast table.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend with an immersion blender until batter is
relatively smooth and all ingredients are fully mixed.
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3. Pour batter onto the warm pan to form four medium-sized pancakes.
5. Flip pancakes and allow to cook until batter is no longer runny, about two more minutes.
Notes
Top with syrup, pumpkin pie spice and banana slices and enjoy.
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Fresh Georgia peach cobbler combines the sweet taste of Georgia peaches with cinnamon,
brown sugar and many other ingredients that give this old fashioned peach cobbler recipe some
rich flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup water
4 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and
salt.
2. Cut in the 4 tablespoons of butter with a pastry blender till mixture is crumbly.
3. Stir the milk into beaten egg and add to flour mixture till just moistened, 8-10 strokes. (Do not
over mix batter) Set aside.
4. In a small saucepan combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons
butter and a cup of water.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture thickens, then stir in peaches.
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9. Bake for 25-30 minutes and serve hot with thick cream or ice cream.
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You won't find more satisfying chicken recipes than this southern classic. Dig out your Dutch
oven and whip up a big batch of Great Kentucky Burgoo; your family will be coming back for
seconds before you can say succotash!
Ingredients
4 cups water
1 can tomatoes, (16-ounce) cut up
3/4 pound boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-to-1inch cubes
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
1 pound meaty chicken pieces
2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes (about 3 med)
1 (10-ounce) package frozen succotash
1 (10-ounce) package frozen cut okra
1 cup sliced carrots (about 2 carrots)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
1. In a 4 1/2-quart Dutch oven combine the water, un-drained tomatoes, beef, and chicken
bouillon granules. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Add chicken pieces. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for about 45 minutes more
or until beef and chicken are tender.
3. Remove chicken pieces and set aside. Stir potatoes, succotash, okra, carrots, onion, curry
powder, and sugar into mixture in Dutch oven. Return to boiling; reduce heat.
4. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender. Meanwhile, when chicken is
cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin, if any, and bones.
5. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken pieces to Dutch oven. Cook about 5 minutes
more or until the chicken is heated through.
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Made famous on the streets of New Orleans, this fantastic sweet bread recipe is made with
vanilla and the zest of an orange for an unforgettable flavor. Fried and sprinkled with powdered
sugar, you can't stop at just one.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring,
until butter melts. Add flour all at once.
2. Over low heat, cook and stir until mixture forms into a ball.
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3. Remove from heat and vigorously beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixture is smooth and shiny
(similar to clairs).
4. Add vanilla and zest (if using), mixing well. Drop rounded teaspoonful of dough into deep hot oil
at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Correct frying temperature is very important.
5. Fry the dough a few at a time until golden on all sides (they may turn themselves over in the oil).
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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From the muddy banks of the Mississippi comes this fantastic dessert recipe. This sweet
chocolaty delight is baked fresh and then topped with an ooey gooey marshmallow cream.
Moist and rich, you're going to love Ma's Mississippi Mud Cake.
Ingredients
Instructions
2. For the cake, combine butter, sugar, cocoa, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Mix until creamy.
3. Add flour, nuts and coconut. Mix thoroughly. Bake for 45 minutes.
4. For the topping, remove cake from oven and immediately spread with marshmallow cream on
top. Let cool.
5. For the icing, combine powdered sugar, cocoa, evaporated milk and butter. Mix thoroughly.
Spread on top of marshmallow cream.
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By: BnBFinder, courtesy of The Big Mill Bed & Breakfast in North Carolina
You've never tried pancake recipes quite like these scrumptious North Carolina's Own Peach
Jacks. With the sweet succulent taste peaches, these "Jacks" are the perfect southern take on a
B&B style breakfast or brunch.
Yields: 6 to 8 Jacks
Ingredients
--Filling:
1 (6-ounce) package of dried peaches
1 1/2 cups (to 2) water (If water cooks out before peaches are soft, just add more water)
1 cup sugar
--Dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
extra flour for dusting cutting board and rolling pin.
--For Frying:
1/2 cup (to 1 cup) lard for frying (or Canola oil)
Instructions
1. Make filling the day before you cook jacks. Simmer peaches and water in a small saucepan for
45 minutes to an hour until peaches are soft. Be careful, they tend to stick. Add water if needed.
Add the sugar and cook 15 minutes more, stirring often. Remove from heat and refrigerate
overnight. You will have 2 1/2 cups peaches.
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2. Stir together the flour and salt. Using two forks cut in the shortening. Add milk and stir. Separate
into 8 to 10 portions. Using the extra flour and a rolling pin, roll each dough piece into a 6"
round. Roll dough as thin as you can without tearing dough.
3. Put 1-2 Tablespoons cooked peaches in the center of the rolled dough. Fold the edges over to
make a half circle. Crimp edges with a fork. Trim off any extra dough.
4. Melt lard in a medium-size frying pan. Grease should be quite hot before you fry jacks. Fry jacks
until they are golden in color. Turn and brown the other side. Remove from heat and drain on
paper towels. Continue until all jacks are cooked.
5. The sweet, tangy taste of Peach Jacks is a treat. They are good cold but, oh, so good when they
are hot. Yum!
Notes
Use dried fruit . . . in the south we used dried peaches, apples or cherries. Fresh fruit just
doesn't have the zing. And if Paula Deen is backing off, someone has to do it!
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Oklahoma Cake
For awesome cake recipes from scratch look to the south; this Oklahoma Cake has a delicious
tropical flavor combination to it. Combine those tropical flavors with cream cheese and you end
up with one heck of a tasty, moist cake.
Ingredients
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 lightly beaten eggs
1 can (8-ounce) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)
1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup margarine or butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, using a spoon, mix all cake ingredients
together.
2. Pour into greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake for 40-60 minutes. Cake is done when it crusts
on top.
3. Cool on rack 20 minutes then invert. Mix all frosting ingredients together and spread on cake as
soon as removed from pan.
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Check out this super simple South Carolina Fruit Cobbler; it's made with very budget friendly
ingredients and can be whipped up in no time! It's one of the easiest fruit cobbler recipes you'll
ever find.
Ingredients
Instructions
3. Put into 8 inch pan. Trim crusts from bread. Cut into thirds. Place on top of fruit.
4. Mix together 1 cup sugar, butter and egg. Put on top of fruit. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Tennessee, what is it famous for? Football and moonshine! What about when it comes to food?
Blogger Jan has decided that chicken and dumpling recipes are the "signature" Tennessee food;
who can argue with that? These Dayton Dumplings and Chicken Darlin' are comfort food at its
best; plus it's been tweaked to be healthier, but you'd never know it by the taste!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Instructions
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1. In a large saucepan, saut' onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour, Splenda,
salt, basil and pepper until blended. Gradually add broth; bring to a boil.
2. Cook and stir for 1 minute; reduce heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in chicken. Pour into 13 x 9 " baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (like Pam).
For Dumplings:
1. In a small bowl, combine Bisquick and basil. Stir in milk with a fork until moistened.
Notes
Recipe author's spin: This is almost like a chicken pot pie without having the entire crust, so I'm
thinking it would be good with perhaps some carrots in it, or maybe some mushrooms. Also,
you can bake this uncovered the entire 40 minutes. Serve this in a bowl and use a spoon.....you
really don't want to waste a bit!
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By: Maxs Wine Dive, Courtesy of: Green Beans and Guacamole cookbook
The age long battle of which city has the better hot dog recipe, New York or Chicago, comes to
an end. The winner is Texas! This spicy dog (from Maxs Wine Dive restaurant) is topped with
pickled jalapenos, beer-infused sauerkraut and a drizzle of homemade chili. Max's Texas Haute
Dog is a mouthful of flavor.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients into a pot and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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1. Cut the cabbage on a horizontal bias to a 1 inch thickness. Cut onions to same thickness.
2. In a bowl, mix the dry spices, juniper berries to fennel seeds. Top with both vinegars. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix salt and sugar. Sweat the cabbage in a large stock pot.
4. Add the salt and sugar mixture and cook for 4 to 6 minutes.
5. Add the vinegar, dry spices, bay leaves, and beer. Cook 20 minutes over medium heat.
1. In large pot, heat the butter and oil and sweat the poblano peppers and for 20 minutes.
3. Add the tomato paste and the dry spices, cumin to salt and pepper. Stir for 10 minutes until
incorporated.
4. Add the coffee, Lone Star beer, and tomatoes. Simmer for 2 hours.
5. In a small bowl, mix the Masecca with just enough water to make a paste. Add to the pot and
stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
1. Cook the hot dogs on a hot skillet until cooked through. Heat the buns in the oven for four
minutes.
To assemble:
1. Place the frites in the center of a large plate. Place the hot dog in the bun and balance on top of
the frites.
2. Cover with venison chile or sauerkraut. With the venison chile, top with Cotija cheese.
3. With either the venison chile or the sauerkraut, top with pickled jalapenos and crispy onion
strings. Garnish with the chervil.
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If you're looking for easy chicken recipes with some serious flavor, then try your hand at this
Virginia Beach Chicken. Thanks to the bacon, sour cream and mushroom soup, this chicken dish
is impossible to resist.
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Wrap each chicken breast with a slice of bacon.
2. Pull apart chipped beef and place in bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Arrange chicken over top.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over all. Bake, uncovered in oven for 2 hours.
4. Half the chicken breasts, if desired. Turn oven up the last 15 minutes if you desire more
browning.
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Golden Delicious apples are the state fruit of West Virginia. These scrumptious apple pumpkin
muffins use golden delicious apples to create an amazing flavor balanced out with the sweet
pumpkin. These muffins are especially good around the fall holidays, but make them anytime of
the year.
Serves: 9
Ingredients
Instructions
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3. In a medium bowl combine all the dry ingredients, including the sugar and spices and stir with
whisk to blend.
5. Add the dry ingredients all at once and mix on low for 2 minutes.
6. Add the eggs, pumpkin and vanilla - mix on medium-high until light and fluffy, stopping to scrape
down the sides of the bowl several times. Stir in the apple.
7. Using an ice-cream scoop, fill the prepared muffin cups three fourths full with batter and bake
for 25 minutes or until cracked on top and browned on the edges. A wooden skewer inserted
into one of the muffins will come out clean.
8. Recommendation: Use all organic when possible - organic butter, eggs and organic pumpkin mix
(it is less watery than regular pumpkin mix).
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West Region
Easy Baked Alaska
If you've shied away from Baked Alaska in the past because it has seemed too complicated, fear
no more! This simple recipe will show you how to make Baked Alaska quickly, and you won't
have to sacrifice any of the taste.
Ingredients
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tarter
1/2 cup sugar
Sponge cake, store-bought or homemade
1 quart ice cream, any flavor
Instructions
1. Prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites until stiff with cream of tartar.
2. Beat in the sugar gradually and continue beating until it makes a very stiff meringue.
3. Put several thicknesses of paper on a small board that will fit into your oven. Place sponge cake
on paper.
4. Shape ice cream into a dome on top of the sponge cake. Return the cake and ice cream to the
freezer until just before serving.
5. Cover with the meringue making sure the meringue completely covers the cake and ice cream
all the way down to the paper. It must be sealed all around or you will have a puddle of ice
cream in the bottom of your oven.
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This salty, peppery slow cooker recipe has a diverse array of tastes sure to please even the
pickiest eater! Navy beans are extremely healthy, being high in fiber and low in fat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pick over beans and rinse well. Combine beans and water in a large kettle. Bring to boiling;
cover; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour then pour into slow cooker.
2. Brown salt pork in a large skillet; remove with a slotted spoon to cooker; saut onion, garlic and
green pepper in pan drippings; remove with slotted spoon to cooker.
3. Brown beef, a few pieces at a time in pan drippings; remove to cooker with slotted spoon; stir in
salt, oregano, red pepper, cumin and tomato sauce. Add more water, if necessary to bring liquid
level above beans. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours, or until beans are tender.
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Impress your guests with wonderful appetizer recipes. Packed with pork sausage, these bite-
sized rolls have homemade flaky dough that melts right in your mouth. Make extra, because
they are going to be a hit.
Ingredients
Sausage Mixture:
1 pound ground pork sausage
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese hot mustard
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Chinese hot oil
1 can (8-ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons Chinese parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
Sourdough Refrigerator Biscuit Dough:
1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 cup warm water
6 cups unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup cold unsalted butter
1 cup sourdough starter
2 cups buttermilk
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Instructions
Sausage Mixture:
1. Saut the first 8 ingredients, breaking up the pork into very small clumps. Then add the
remaining ingredients and cool to room temperature.
1. Soften yeast in water. Sift dry ingredients. Cut in butter. In separate container mix liquid
ingredients together.
2. Add to dry ingredients all at once and stir until just moistened. No longer.
3. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead a few times, adding just a little flour to keep the
dough from sticking. Roll out to a thickness of one inch, cut into rounds 2 inches in diameter,
and place on a greased baking sheet with sides touching.
4. Refrigerate overnight, covered with plastic wrap, or bake right away in an oven pre-heated to
400 degrees for about 18 minutes.
1. You can brush the tops of the biscuits with milk before baking to add a nice golden color to the
finished product. Makes approximately 30 biscuits
2. Using Sourdough Refrigerator Biscuit dough, roll out a fistful of dough on a lightly floured
surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Cut rounds of about 2-1/2 inches.
4. Then place about a Tablespoon of the sausage mixture in the center of the dough. Gather up the
ends and pinch to form a sealed ball.
5. Place on a greased baking sheet. Before baking, brush each roll with an egg wash (one egg yolk
plus two teaspoons of cream) and top with sesame seeds.
6. Bake in a 375 degree F preheated oven for about 18 minutes, until nicely golden brown.
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A true American classic, this recipe for California Hangtown Fry is a breakfast lover's delight!
With 8 strips of peppered bacon, 8 eggs, and a dozen fresh oysters, this decadent dish is king
among bacon and egg recipes.
Makes: 3 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a large, heavy skillet, fry the bacon slowly over moderately low heat until crisp, drain on paper
towels, and crumble. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet and set aside.
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2. In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, and pepper and mix until well blended. Dip the
oysters into the cornmeal, coat lightly, and transfer to a plate. In another bowl, whisk together
the eggs, cream, and Tabasco and set aside.
3. Add the butter to the fat in the skillet and melt over moderate heat. Add the oysters and cook
until they begin to curl, about 1 minute on each side. Add the egg mixture and bacon; reduce
the heat to low, and cook until the edges are set, about 2 minutes. Lift the edges with a fork and
tilt the pan back and forth so the uncooked egg runs underneath. Continue to cook slowly just
until the eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes. Slide the fry onto a heated platter, garnish the edges with
parsley, and serve hot in individual portions.
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Perfect for breakfast or dinner, a cheese grits recipe is always satisfying. Made with fresh
jalapenos and poblano peppers, this spicy southwestern dish is great for spicy food lovers.
Cheesy, spicy and delicious, make it tonight.
Serves: 8
Ingredients
2 quarts water
12 ounces quick grits
1/2 pound butter
2 jalapenos, diced,
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 poblano pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pound Monterey Jack, grated
4 eggs, beaten
salt, to taste
Instructions
2. Bring water to a boil. Add grits and simmer for 5 minutes. (For thinner grits, add more water.)
Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat; add peppers and onion. Saut until tender,
about 5 minutes.
4. Add to grits, along with cheeses. Add eggs and season with salt.
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Colorado Chili
Youre in for a real kick and some serious flavor with this recipe for Colorado Chili. You won't
find beans or ground beef in chili recipes like this; but you will find serious chunks of beef and
zesty peppers. Take your senses on a tasty wild ride.
Serves: 12
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Remove stems and seeds from chilies. Coarsely chop chilies. Place in bowl, cover with boiling
beef broth and let steep for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in large Dutch oven; add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until soft and lightly
browned. Add garlic, salt and beef cubes. Cook, stirring constantly, just until beef loses its pink
color. Strain chilies, reserving liquid and chilies.
3. Stir 2 1/2 cups of chili liquid into beef. Stir in chili powder and ground cumin seed and bring to a
boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring
occasionally.
4. Place soaked chilies and remaining liquid in blender container, cover and blend until smooth. (If
necessary, add 1/2 cup more of water to make blending easier.) Add mixture to beef and cook
over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
5. If a thicker chili is desired, gradually stir in cornmeal 1 tablespoon at a time then cook, stirring
constantly, until thickened. Taste and season with salt as desired.
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6. Remove from heat and ladle into bowls. Serve with a variety of condiments such as chopped
yellow peppers, red onions, tomatoes, avocado, fresh lime juice or grated cheese. Makes twelve
1/2-cup servings
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Youll find plenty of buffalo populated areas in Montana. You might be surprised, but buffalo
meatloaf (OK, bison meatloaf) is a delicious take on the traditional beef meatloaf, and it's moist
and tender...and less fatty too.
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Instructions
2. In a bowl, place bread crumbs, nutmeg, herbs, pepper and salt. Mix by hand and add eggs and
milk.
4. Gradually add the buffalo, carrot, celery and onion and blend together.
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By: 300 Best Casserole Recipes by Tiffany Collins 2010 Robert Rose Inc.
Take your favorite shepherd's pie recipe to another level; try a Southwestern Shepherd's Pie!
Adding corn and fresh cilantro in your easy casserole recipes gives you that Southwest influence
you crave.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds (750 grams) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter
2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt, divided
1 teaspoon (5 mL) black pepper, fresh ground and divided
1 pound (500 grams) lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (125 mL) onion, chopped
1 can (14- to 19-ounce) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14-ounce) diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) corn kernels, thawed (if frozen)
1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
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Instructions
2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Cover and bring to a boil
over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender.
3. Drain potatoes, return to the pot and add milk, butter, cilantro, half the salt and half the pepper;
mash until smooth.
4. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, cook beef, garlic and onion,
breaking beef up with the back of a spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
Drain off fat.
5. Stir in beans, tomatoes and the remaining salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through.
6. Spread beef mixture in 11- by 7-inch glass baking dish. Spread corn evenly over meat. Spread
mashed potatoes over corn. Sprinkle with cheese.
Notes
Yukon gold potatoes add extra flavor, but the butter and cilantro will enhance 2 12 cups (375
mL) of your favorite instant mashed potatoes.
If you want to use canned corn, use a 14- or 15-ounce (398 or 425 mL) can and drain first.
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Bring the tastes of Hawaii to your table with this quick and easy Hawaiian Pineapple Cake. Very
easy dessert recipes like this one are perfect for adding a delicious tropical flair to finish off the
meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
2. Stir Bisquick, flour and baking soda together. Beat 1 cup sugar, sour cream, 1/2 cup margarine,
eggs and vanilla together for 2 minutes. Add flour mixture and beat 1 minute more. Mix in
pineapple and 2 tablespoons rum.
3. Pour into a well-greased 9 inch Bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until
done.
4. To make the glaze, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and pineapple can syrup in a
sauce pan and stir over low heat to blend. Add 2 tablespoons of rum and stir well.
5. Remove from oven and spoon half the glaze over cake. Let stand 10 minutes, then turn out on
plate and spoon on remaining glaze.
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It's said that the state of Utah consumes more green Jell-O than any other state. There are
plenty of Jell-O dessert recipes out there, but if you're from Utah, this Favorite Green Jello Salad
is what you'll be reaching for.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Drain pineapple into 2 cup glass measuring cup. Add enough water to the pineapple liquid to
make 2 cups. Put into saucepan and heat liquid.
2. Dissolve Jello in hot pineapple liquid. Put Jello into 1 1/2 quart container (the salad will
ultimately be made in this container). Place in refrigerator to cool.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and add to the Jello when the Jello becomes sticky. Combine
well and place back in the refrigerator to let set. Serve with Cool Whip if desired.
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There's nothing like a great potato recipe made with the infamous Idaho potato! These potato
supremes are crowned with delicious gravy made of broccoli, onions, mushrooms and ham.
Make with your favorite dinner recipe for the ultimate meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a 1-quart microwave-safe casserole combine broccoli, mushrooms, green onion, red pepper
and 2 tablespoons water. Micro-cook covered, on 100% power (high) 3 to 5 minutes or until
vegetables are tender, drain well.
2. Add turkey ham Cook, covered, on high 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
3. Stir together yogurt, milk, cornstarch, mustard and nutmeg. Add to broccoli mixture.
4. Cook, covered, on high 2 to 4 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring every 30 seconds.
Spoon over hot baked potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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Load up on delicious berries in this easy to make fruit dessert. You won't be able to resist this
Oregon Berry Cobbler with its blackberries and buttery flavor. Cobbler recipes like this are
simply divine.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 11x7 (2-quart) baking dish.
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2. Gently toss berries with sugar, cornstarch, nutmeg and lemon juice and pour into baking dish.
Dot top with pieces of butter.
3. For topping mix butter and sugar in food process until light fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, salt
and milk. Mix to combine. Batter should be stiff.
4. Spoon topping over berries, which will not be totally covered. Bake for 40 minutes until pastry is
golden brown and filling is bubbling. Good warm, room temperature or chilled.
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A popular bean in Wyoming, this Great Northern Bean Salad is a delicious addition to any meal.
For side dish recipes or salad recipes it's quite easy to make too!
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Add the chopped onions, tomatoes and lemon juice to the beans.
2. Mix well. Refrigerate. Before serving the bean salad, fold in the olive oil.
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