American recipes

Cream Cheese Stuffed Monkey Bread

Unbelievable and delicious!

Psari Plaki

I copied this from The Essential Mediterranean Cookbook. I only changed it slightly.

Pan Seared Asparagus Spears

The farmer’s markets are bursting with so many wonderful vegetables to choose from. June is here and the weather is heating up in the Carolinas.…

Chocolate Ganaché

This is a rich, dark chocolate topping or decoration that has lots of uses. It can be whipped as filling or icing, or just poured over whatever cake…

Swiss Style Cube Steak

When we were kids Mom made this for us all the time. It was a cheap dinner that went a long way served over rice. I had forgotten about it till…

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is a departure from traditional marinated cucumbers, and perfect for summer cookouts and picnics. Cucumbers may be peeled or…

Salmon Shells in Lemon Sauce

Large pasta shells are stuffed with a salmon patty mixture and topped with a creamy lemon sauce and shredded cheddar cheese. Canned pink salmon…

5-Minute Macaroni and Cheese with Tomatoes and a Panko Herb crust (Pressure Cooker Style)

Pressure Cooking is something I've been doing for 15 years. I can make a…

Pecan Pie

Although I commonly make this pie during the holiday season, I sometimes like to bake this pie during other times of the year. It is super decadent,…

Stuffed Kalamata Olives

These salty olives stuffed with a creamy Feta mixture and wrapped in prosciutto will fly off the plate! I’m saying this makes 100 olives but you…

Curry Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Some other fire wives and I were discussing how we have to put up with the presence of women out there who…

Individual Baked Rigatoni Cakes

Couscous Cakes

Potato Skins

Easy to make and perfect for the game!