American recipes

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Tequila Driver

Tequila and OJ with a splash of lime. I taught a bartender in Germany how to make this drink one night, and everyone was partying, and hammered!!…

Chicken Kabobs

These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.

Sliders (Mini-Hamburgers)

White Castle isn't the only place to get great tasting mini hamburgers. You can make some in your own backyard! Get creative and substitute beef for…

Open-Faced Fresh Blueberry Pie

In this pie, one cup of berries is cooked to form a syrup. The remaining three cups of berries are heated in this syrup just enough to turn the…

Pomegranate Martini

This cocktail always goes down more smoothly with fresh ingredients. You can make the simple sugar in bigger batches and have it ready to go for a…

Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice

My Mushroom and Fried Corn Rice is a side dish packed with flavor and full of the fall colors. It's a side dish my family treasures and request…

Zippy Tomato Soup

Wow! When my mother-in-law, Margie, introduced me to her Zippy Tomato Soup, I became an instant convert! And that's saying a lot because up until…

Grilled Whole Salmon Indonesian Style

This is an excellent and flavorful way to cook fish that I adapted from the Barbecue Bible. I had a large,…

French Rice Salad

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Whole Wheat Buttermilk Bran Muffins

This is a recipe I adapted from one on Epicurious.com. I converted it from part all purpose/part whole wheat…

Oven Steak French Fries

This recipe is really very simple and the potatoes are crispy and delicious. Everyone will love them. Enjoy and Remember Cook with Love,…

Vegan Dude Food: Chili Cheese Fries

A very familiar old superbowl or party favorite, but made much better with the vegan spin! Honestly, this…

Macaroni and Cheese with Grilled Chick Peas

This recipe is easy and has a exotic taste that I hope you will like. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Easy Meatloaf