American recipes

Polish Rugelach

hope you enjoy these delightful little pleasures as much as my family and I have! Serve with tea or a good cup of coffee ! Enjoy with so much…

Glazed Doughnuts

I spotted this recipe on “Colleen’s Recipes” food blog. Wow, are these ever good! They are light and airy, and the glaze is perfect. Take note of…

Hearty Red Lentil Soup

This is a wonderfully flavored soup that our whole family really enjoyed. I'm a huge fan of traditional Turkish Red Lentil soup which has more…

Savory Meatloaf with Zucchini

In planning a birthday dinner for a mutual friend, a fellow-foodie and I devised this juicy meatloaf with prominent herb flavors. We started with 3…

Dr. Vivien's Hot Toddy

Comfort drink when you are feeling sorry for yourself. A few years ago, my mentor, a French physician, sounded hoarse and strained. He had a bad…

Country Fried Chicken Gizzards

From the familiar to the not so much! There has always been a push to waste nothing in lieu of sustaining life and feeding one's family. In that…

Turbo Oven Sausage Kabob

Quick & Easy sausage Kabob with dinner rolls for a light meal!

Texas Smoked Brisket for Beginners

I've been smoking brisket for years, feeling that finishing it off in the oven was heresy. No telling how much…

Greek Peasant Salad (Horiatiki)

One of the best salads on the planet.

Five Star Clam Chowder

The thickest, creamiest, best tasting homemade Clam Chowder you've ever had. This is true five star restaurant caliber clam chowder that is…

Creamed Corn Casserole

Sunday Supper Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy

Justifiably famous dish found in many truck stops and cafes in Texas. Serve it with potatoes or rice, green…

Smores

This is a traditional Campfire treat, the real deal, the Original recipe!!

Beer Bread (by Bread Machine or Conventional Bread Method)

This recipe for Beer Bread has a fine grain, firm crust, light volume, nice moist quality plus a slight taste…

Texas Chili (without beans)

This is a Texas style chili without beans. However, you can add any beans that you like. You can garnish with shredded cheese, diced onions or…