"American Cuisine" Recipes
Warning – these almond squares are HIGHLY ADDICTIVE! Let me tell you why: butter, almonds, sugar, vanilla Get...
These doughnuts are light, fluffy, and sugary with a hint of autumn And thanks to the addition of buttermilk in this recipe, they stay soft for days if you...
These tender oatcakes are made withoats, applesauce, and molasses You’d never guess they’re gluten-free and...
Everyone who has tried this banana bread says it’s the BEST EVER! It’s especially great toasted with a slather of butter on top It’s a breeze to...
So what’s the secret to the best homemade banana pudding The pudding needs to be homemade! When made from scratch, the pudding makes the final flavor and...
Spicy dandelion and bitter radicchio perfectly balance sweet, roasted beets and acitrusy carrot ginger...
Why do I love this blueberry coffee cake It’s delicious! The combination of blueberry compote, moist cake, and crunchy cinnamon streusel is simply...
Lavender’s floral and citrus notes blend incredibly well with the sweet blueberries in this recipe I love using herbs in desserts because they add an...
I chose to make my blueberry pancakes with whole wheat flour, but all-purpose would have been great, too I added a little baking powder and baking soda to...
Every time I bake this delicious zucchini bread, I’m always blown away by how good it tastes The sweet blueberry flavor really shines through – so much...
This thick and creamy smoothie has blueberry, avocado, banana, and spinach and comes together in the blender in just...
With a bit of sugar, a dash of cinnamon, and some orange zest, I transformed the fresh pumpkin into the most delicious, festive squash I’ve ever had —...
This cantaloupe dessert is a refreshing summer soup that should be made with perfectly ripe cantaloupes for the best...
I love enjoying pineapple fresh, but for baking purposes, I caramelize them in a mixture of brown sugar, butter and vanilla This is a quick and easy way to...
The carrot bundt cake recipe uses 3 to 4 carrots and I like to add plump raisins and walnuts to give the cake some texture keeping the cake moist for days...
After making the sorbet mixture, I made sure to test its sugar content with my refractometer, a handy tool that measures the sugar content (Brix) of...
This is the ultimate chewy fudge brownie recipe These delicious brownies taste just like those box mix brownies we grew up with They stay moist for days...
This rendition of the chocolate chip cookie has a higher proportion of fat and sugar which allows the dough to simultaneously spread and caramelize, while...
Thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies so light and airy, too! Buttery crispy cookies packed with just the right amount of chocolate and a hint of espresso...
Teddy Grahams are as yummy as they are cute Toss a handful of these little guys into a food processor (a coffee grinder works well, too) with a bit of...
This coleslaw dressing is creamy and flavorful, neither watered down with vinegar nor packed with sugar I use dried thyme for flavor and Dijon mustard for...
This is a great any-day, any-season cocktail with a clean, light flavor The cucumber, mint, and lime combine perfectly to create a refreshing beverage...
This moist chocolate cupcake recipe is easy to make, and the end product has a rich chocolate flavor and airy texture I use it for making my chocolate...
These rolls are super fluffy and so delicious, especially when slathered with...
What are the secrets to a perfectly flaky pie crust VERY cold butter, food processor, baking powder, and...
Marshmallows flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, I highly recommend making this recipe on a Kitchenaid as there is a lot of whipping...
Fruitcake 20 is an updated version of the popular holiday cake that we all know — and a few of us love This recipe uses a mix of fresh and dried fruits...
Wonderfully soft and tender sugar cookie These cookies make great guest favors since they stay soft all week! Bake and bag them the day before your event...
How do you replicate Dunkin’ Donuts glazed chocolate donut holes I used a cake pop pan to bake the donut holes, and they baked perfectly round and...
This delicious moist vanilla cupcake highlights the delicate floral flavor of vanilla I recommend using Madagascar vanilla for its purity and depth of...
Moist, delicious, healthy and easy to make, this honey oat bran muffin was inspired by Mimi's Cafe Begin by making a buttery honey sauce Pour a puddle...
I love poaching apricots because not only is it simple, but it also really brings out the sweetness and flavor of the fruit Plus, poaching gives the...
A glorious baked treat to have at your brunches, these Morning Glory muffins are moist, hearty, and healthy They have a wonderful mix of flavors that...
Kernels of corn are cooked with oil, sugar, and salt at a high temperature The result is sweet and salty popcorn, thanks to a barely visible sugar crust on...
A creamy cheesecake top layer to help tone down the sugar and complement the custardy lemon filling of Chess...
The key to making a delicious lobster roll is cooking the lobster well I’ve found the best way to add flavor and moisture to the lobster is by poaching...
This robust vegan mushroom risotto is pure coziness in a bowl Thanks to a bit of coconut milk and nutritional yeast added after cooking, you'll never...
No need to travel to New Orleans This no-fail recipe for beignets will keep you happy right where you are! Sugary, billowy puffs of sweetness that you can...
The dough is super flaky and light and when paired with creamy Nutella it’s blow your mind...
These cookies not only have an amazingly soft and chewy texture, but they’re also packed with rich peanut butter flavor and the secret was to use peanut...
Hearty green lentils are cooked in a flavorful broth, then fried with browned butter The salmon gets a quick fry in a saute pan and is topped with a...
The cupcake is super flavorful thanks to the Ron del Barrilito rum and coconut milk in the...
There’s something just so irresistible about creamy, nutty peanut butter and rich, decadent chocolate together in one...
The trick to making this apricot sherbet super flavorful is roasting – the best way to bring out the wonderful flavor of apricot that we all know exists...
One way to brighten up the flavor of strawberries is to slow-roast them with sugar The strawberries cook in their own juices and turn into a sweet jam,...
These vegan rye raisin scones are flaky, buttery, and flavorful with the perfect balance of sweet and earthy...
This recipe makes one 10-inch deep-dish pie of deliciousness! With its creamy, soothing chowder-like filling, this salmon pot pie is perfect for chilly...
This is my favorite way to prepare ribeye steak Everything is made in the cast iron skillet – how awesome is that I like my steak medium (165 degrees)...
The beef short ribs are cooked with shiitake mushrooms and rosemary during the day in a slow cooker When you return home from a long day at work, simply...
Here’s a DELICIOUS recipe for WHOLE CHICKEN that doesn’t use the oven Instead, it uses the magical crock pot! You’ll be impressed with how delicious...
Coated in a HONEY SRIRACHA SAUCE, these sticky sweet chicken wings really are “finger-licking” good This recipe includes a delicious creamy ranch...
These strawberry daiquiri cupcakes combine strawberries, sugar, lime and rum to make a sweet treat that can be enjoyed any time of...
These juicy, herb-stuffed pork chops are served with corn pudding, a rare jewel of a Southern dish This is a complete meal, perfect for a special...
Panna cotta is a creamy dessert that exquisitely showcases summer corn The sugar from the corn infuses with the cream while the starch helps to make the...
Why is this Thanksgiving Pecan Pie so good It’s buttery, caramelly, gooey, chewy yumminess And, the filling sets up nice and firm so that every slice is...
It’s a soft, moist cookie with a slight bite thanks to a thin layer of sugar on the outside Almond milk and vegetable oil replace the slew of normal...
