October 23, 2011
McRIB Returns

The McDonald's McRib sandwich, an American cult-classic, first hit menus in 1981. After...

October 22, 2011
hoppin' john

A Southern staple, usually eaten on New Year's to bring prosperity to the new year, is a hearty...

October 5, 2011
happy birthday cake

Today, more than 960,000 Americans will celebrate their birthday, according to a recent survey....

October 2, 2011
fresh head of cabbage

Like all leafy greens, cabbage is a super nutritious vegetable -- meant for so much more than bunny...

September 29, 2011
morel mushrooms

Wrap up National Mushroom Month with a selection of the most munchable (gluten free!) mushroom...

September 25, 2011

Funny story about German Chocolate cake. This 100% American recipe was created in 1852 and named...

September 24, 2011
clams

Clam chowder (chow-dah, for those who are wondering) is a classic comfort food. Originating in the...

September 6, 2011
broccoli salad

An all-time American favorite, broccoli salad can take so many different forms! Naturally gluten...

September 6, 2011
apple pie

There is nothing like smelling a baking apple pie.  This classic American dessert is best made...

September 3, 2011
tagliatelle alla carbonara garnished with fresh basil

Pasta alla Carbonara is a relatively new Italian classic. Attributed to Rome in the mid-20th...

September 3, 2011

London Broil has an interesting story -- not actually a cut of meat, as it is so often labeled, but...

August 25, 2011
Bloody Mary Cocktail

The Bloody Mary has a long and interesting story - and now, a poptail! A classic brunch cocktail...

August 23, 2011
Durian King of Fruits

A native to Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, durian fruit is regarded as the King of Fruits...

August 16, 2011
butter

That's right folks, this year at the Iowa State Fair you can nosh on the usual array of fried...

August 15, 2011
okra

African in origin, okra (aka Lady's Fingers or Gumbo) is the seed pod of the mallow plant and...

August 9, 2011
cheese burger

New York Times food writer Mark Bittman gives a fiery and inspired talk on what's wrong with...

August 9, 2011
apricots

The cobbler's simple, country cousin, crisps are a tasty way to use fresh, seasonal fruit that...

August 9, 2011
grilled tequila shrimp

From tequila to whiskey and rum, the possibilities are endless for tenderizing your beef, chicken...

August 3, 2011
fried green tomatoes

No one ever said these Southern fritters had to be battered in flour and fried! Take this tasty...

July 31, 2011
fried green tomatoes

This classic Southern dish is a great way to bring in the tomato season.  Tart green tomatoes...

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