North american recipes

No Bake Cookies

These cookies are almost as easy to bake as they are to eat. This is a recipe my mom used to make when we were growing up. She used to make hers in…

Fresh Fruit with Marshmallow Sauce (A Nut Tree Vintage Recipe)

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant,…

Bottom Round Roast Beef

Joy of Cooking's Peach Pie I.

I love this recipe because it highlights the red interior of the halved peaches and looks gorgeous. It's faster to prepare because there's less…

Bobby Lovera's BBQ Spare Ribs

So tender and easy. Use the oven first then go to the grill and smoke them for 30 minutes.

Pineapple Stuffing

My sister-in-law 1st started making pineapple stuffing for our family and it was a perfect addition to our Holiday Ham and Cabbage dinners. We…

Budwig Diet Smoothie

Someone turned me on to Dr. Johanna Budwig recently. I read a bit about her research and her diet online. While there isn't a lot of hard evidence…

Emeril's Crawfish Macaroni and Cheese

Crockpot Italian Beef for Sandwiches

Use rump or brisket (my fave) to make fork-tender beef for hoagies or homemade rolls (see links).

Barbacoa De Cabeza

Barbacoa de Cabeza is a slow cooked dish prepared with parts from the head of a cow, such as the cheeks. Popular in South Texas, I've adapted the…

Persimmon Jam

This is an easy recipe, and you can store it in a glass container and keep it in your fridge!

Smoked Brisket Tamales

Had some extra brisket, so came up with this recipe, which is good for brisket fans or for people who don't like spicy Mexican food, but might like…

Best Ever Brownies

I got this recipe in Home Economics in 1974 and it's still the best brownie recipe I have ever made.

Stevia Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup is a must-have for anyone who wishes to make cocktails. It's a staple ingredient for many popular drinks such as mojitos and…

Healthy Baked Potatoes Madness

This is a recipe I learned through word of mouth. I made up the portions of the ingredients according to my taste.