American recipes costing less than $1.0 per serving

THE Bacardi Rum Cake.....adjusted for today's box cake mixes

Several years ago Bacardi’s Rum Cake recipe used an 18 ½ ounce cake mix and box of instant vanilla pudding mix.…

Cranberry Mousse Jello Mold Salad

This Cranberry Mousse Jello Mold Salad has been a favorite in our family for many years especially at…

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza, from America's Test Kitchen

I've never been to Chicago, so I cannot vouch for the authenticity of this Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza…

(Tastes Just Like Dunkin' Donuts') Streusel Topped Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

Tastes just like the amazingness that is a DD pumpkin muffin. Seriously.

Cream meringues

Mincemeat Cookies ~ The Old Fashioned Way

I have always loved mincemeat - pie with vanilla ice cream or cookies and cocoa. This is how we make them,…

Easy Sour Cream Biscuits

Quick to the table because there's no cutting of shortening into flour mixture. Just stir in sour cream, knead lightly, pat out, cut and bake.…

Guava Filling

Guava cake filling is made from guava paste. This filling is very rich and is quite in par with the Dominican cake but can be used for any other…

Red beans and rice

I've adapted this recipe from a number that I have used in the past. You can deviate from this and it is still delicious! Normally, I serve this…

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Drop Sand Tarts

This is a holiday cookie! It is an easier version of an old-fashioned rolled out cookie. It tastes very similar, but is not as unique as when they…

Persimmon Cookies

Christmas Jewels (Fruit Cake Cookies)

A munchy spice cookie with loads of nuts. Mixed candied fruit adds the “jewel tones,” moisture and softness.…

Ethiopian Chicken Stew

A sweet and spicy chicken stew made with caramelized onions, tomatoes, and a homemade berbere spice mix.

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes