American dishes :

Le Pique-Nique

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In the town of Sens monthly magazine, they advertised a picnic for May 8th at 12:00.   Supposedly they would set up tables and barbecue pits for the community on the promenade that encircles the town.   I was pretty excited because this would[...]

Paprika Salmon

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My family loves salmon so its a dish that we have quite often. I am always looking for new ways to make our favorite fish so that the taste does not get boring. Paprika is a beautiful spice that really livens up meat especially seafood. Paprika[...]

Shrimp Jambalaya

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Jambalaya is a Louisiana Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. Jambalaya is traditionally made in three parts, with meats and vegetables, and is completed by adding stock and rice. It is also a close cousin to the saffron colored paella[...]

Crockpot Chicken

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This chicken falls apart like melted butter to the touch. Juicy, full of flavor all the things a good chicken should be. The chicken will make its own liquid and cook in it leaving every bite bursting with real flavor. Pair this dish up with[...]

File Gumbo Light

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In our family, gumbo was chicken, shrimp, sausage, crab bodies and file, period.  No okra. Light on the rice.   There was really no big brouhaha about the roux.   You made a gravy base; no big deal, gravy was made all the time.   Now I[...]

The Perfect Hot Dog

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Did you know that you can have the most perfect hot dog ever made in the house without even using a grill? Well you can! I made this variation on cooking hot dogs up several years ago during the winter when I missed a real grilled summer time[...]

Herb Roasted Chicken

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What an amazing meal you will have when you make this dish. This is a pretty easy dish to make with loads of fresh flavors. I find something very satisfying when standing at my counter chopping fresh herbs up. I am sure anyone who loves[...]

Rosemary Lime Salmon

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I love salmon but I was really trying to get a new flavor instead of the usual Asian taste. I finally was sold on a rosemary lime mix. I thought the tang of a fresh lime would really pair well with the savory sweet rosemary and I have to admit I[...]

Chicken and Dumplings

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This is my moms recipe so it is about as Southern as you get. I have seen and tasted the dumplings made in little thin strips, they just do not compare to the real dumplings like we make in Tennessee. Many people do not think a soup or stew is[...]

Brazilian Mahi Mahi Stew

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Before I forget (because I already forgot once and posted this recipe without it), be sure to check out my essay " Shelling Peas & Snapping Beans "at Flavorful Memories . Leslie runs a business and keeps a beautiful blog dedicated to[...]