American Recetas

African Chicken in Peanut Sauce

I first had this in graduate school when a classmate from Ghana cooked it for an International progressive dinner. I fell in love with the…

Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions

This is a great side dish for roast beef, pork, or lamb. It would also be great with any grilled meat. The…

Homemade granola

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…

The Very Best Meatloaf

This my family's favorite meatloaf recipe, of all time--and has become my most viewed recipe on my blog! What makes this taste so good is a…

Meyer Lemon Yogurt Bundt Cake

I have made this recipe numerous times, as a loaf cake. I use Non-Fat Greek Yogurt, but any kind of yogurt will work well. The yogurt and oil…

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…

Persimmon Cookies

Grandma's Moist Bread Turkey Stuffing

Grandma's good old fashioned moist bread turkey stuffing to suit a 12 to 14lb bird

Italian Spinach Soup

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I…

Chili Pie

This is a Tex-Mex favorite with a chili 'filling' that gets smothered in cheese then topped with cornbread batter 'crust' and baked in the oven for…

Lime Gelatin with Pears and Cherries

My aunt made this gelatin frequently in winter especially during the holidays, and with its predominant green…

How to Use a NuWave Oven to Dehydrate

Drying foods has grown more sophisticated over time, but the principle remains the same: When foods are…

Kids Favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

These muffins are really delicious! They are moist and flavorful. Our kids really love them, and I do too.

Black Bean Corn Salad

A black bean and corn salad with avocado, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno tossed in a spicy lime vinaigrette.