American recipes

Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Two autumn standards—pumpkin and apple—are joined together in this delightful pie. Topped with a crown of golden pastry “leaves,” this dessert is…

Banana Split Pie

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not much of a baker, but this is an old family recipe that has been gratiously "given" to me for use in my…

Bourbon Glazed Ham

Do you like ham? Do you like booze? Then this recipe is for you. It might take a little longer than most of our meals, but trust us, it will come…

Bananas Foster Cream Pie

I made this recipe for the first time this past weekend. It turned out so well that I immediately made it again! I received rave reviews on this pie…

Cider-Glazed Boneless Pork Loin Chops

This excellent recipe comes from America’s Test Kitchen (Cook’s Illustrated). Boneless pork chops can easily be…

Roasted Halibut or Sea Bass with Balsamic Garlic glaze

This recipe got rave reviews in a cookbook I love. However, it wasn't as boldly flavored as I would like. If…

Croquignoles

This is the Cajun version of New Orleans beignets. While I prefer beignets, croquignoles can be made much faster. Beignets are made from a yeast…

“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)

During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north,…

Key Lime Tartlets

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Barbecue Pork Ribs

This is my father-in-law's famous ribs recipe. He's a well traveled dentist, and has served this to friends and colleagues from all over the…

Dry Rub Hot Wings

This is my favorite hot wing recipes. You can use either fresh or frozen wing sections or whole wings. If the wings are frozen, thaw the wings…

Pork feet and red beans

A traditional Puertorican recipe. Enjoy!

Buttermilk Coconut Cake

My father remembered the coconut cake I made him for Father's Day and asked for a coconut cake for his birthday. I don't make desserts when it's…

Uncle Amos' Molasses Cookies

This is an old stand-by, perfect for the holidays, for winter, for enjoying with a glass of milk, or hot coffee, tea or cocoa. The beautiful…