Quick and easy American recipes with photo added by professional chefs

Leftover 2-Bean Stew

A quick bite using odds & ends was WAY too delicious not to post. Forget 8-bean and even 18-bean soups - 2 cans of beans, a few veggies and a…

Blondies

Super easy recipe.

Cheesy Ham Divan

We love ham for holiday dinners…and sometimes we make them just to use in casseroles and sandwiches. Being the Pacific Living Outdoor Oven has a…

Roasted Butternut Squash

To roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of…

Easy Carmelitas

Yummy dessert bars that only take minutes to make.

Las Vegas Recipe Guru Summerlin Quick Trail Mix

This is a great snack and very easy to make. I keep to 3 ingredients. It is simple and fast to make. Tip:…

Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

A rich, tasty spread to serve with crackers, baquette bread, pita chips or veggie sticks. An indulgence for the holidays!

Cranberry Orange Nut Muffins and Holiday Brunch Menu

HOLIDAY BRUNCH MENU: Cranberry Orange Nut Muffins Bacon Sweet Potatoes/Yams Coffee or Cocoa (Slice…

Honey Mustard Pork Salad

An intensely flavor packed salad that doesn't take hours to make. Great for a light meal for one, or a brunch dish for a crowd.

Carmelized onion Jam / Crostini

Delightfully Light Chicken and White Bean Chili

Don’t be fooled by the look of this pale colored chili. Yes it’s not a traditional chili but it’s really great…

Roasted Ranchero Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)

Easy to prepare recipe for a salsa that goes with huevos rancheros, egg dishes, and tortilla dishes.

American blueberry pancakes

Fluffy, fruity pancakes, great for a weekend brunch

Lacycakes - Best Pancake Recipe!

This is the recipe for pancakes that I used at my cafe, Lacy's Kitchen Cafe, and currently use for breakfast &…

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…