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Classic Pecan Pie Recipe, How To Make Pecan Pie, Southern Pecan Pie, Whats Cooking America. Photo from Lewis Pecan of Greenville, AL.

Classic Pecan Pie Recipe, How To Make Pecan Pie, Southern Pecan Pie, Whats Cooking America

The only way this pie could be better tasting is to serve it warm and top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. In some parts of the United States, pecan pie is a Thanksgiving tradition. Once you start eating the pie, it is very hard to stop! Some historians credit the French, who settled in New Orleans, with the creation of this exceedingly sweet pie, while others claim that a Karo Corn Syrup executive's wife invented the recipe herself in the hope of promoting and boosting sales of the new product at that time.

The Pecan Pie has only been around for approximately 80 years. Check out more delicious Pie Recipes. Don't forget to check out my Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Menu which includes this easy-to-make and very delicious Southern Pecan Pie. Classic Pecan Pie Recipe: Recipe Type: Pie, Pie Pastry, Pecans Cuisine: Southwest Yields: 8 servings Prep time: 25 min Cook time: 50 min Ingredients: Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Makes 8 servings. Shrimp Etouffee Recipe, Louisiana Etouffee Recipe, Whats Cooking America. This is wonderful!

Shrimp Etouffee Recipe, Louisiana Etouffee Recipe, Whats Cooking America

This is my Pacific Northwest version of the famous New Orleans Etouffee. My husband gave this fantastic recipe a "10" rating. Check out my Shrimp Recipes for more great cooking ideas. Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe, Muffaletta Reco[e, Mufeletta, Sandwich, Muffuletta Sandwich History, History of Muffuletta Sandwich. Muffuletta Sandwich History: Muffuletta; muffaletta; mufeletta -- (moof-fuh-LEHT-tuh or moo-foo-LE-ta) – Its nickname is simply “muff.”

Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe, Muffaletta Reco[e, Mufeletta, Sandwich, Muffuletta Sandwich History, History of Muffuletta Sandwich

These sandwiches can be found all over New Orleans from delis to pool halls and the corner grocery stores. It is an Sicilian sandwich that consists of a round loaf of bread (about 10 inches across) filled with Italian salami, olive salad, cheese, Italian ham, and freshly minced garlic. The key ingredient is the olive salad which gives the sandwich its special flavor and makes it appealing to the eye. A true Muffuletta Sandwich must always be served at room temperature, never toasted; it is considered blasphemy to heat the sandwich.

The Italian Market, the Central Grocery on Decatur Street, claims to have invented this sandwich in 1906. Marie Lupo Tusa, daughter of the The Central Grocery's founder, tells the story of the sandwich's origin in her 1980 cookbook, Marie's Melting Pot: New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich Recipe: Ingredients: Preparation: Olive Salad: American Regional Recipes and History Index, Whats Cooking America. Rediscover the flavors and traditions of true American cuisine!

American Regional Recipes and History Index, Whats Cooking America

The following information, history, and recipes come from my cookbook called I'll Have What They're Having: Legendary Local Cuisine. American Regional Cuisine articles by Linda Stradley of What's Cooking America. This section of my web site is a celebration of one of the world's greatest cuisines - American. It tells the story of what Americans eat and why. Many people think that American food has become homogenized and nationalized, but the following articles, history, and recipes show that American regional cuisine is very much alive.

The United States first developed as distinct regions isolated from one another, much like individual countries. It has been a challenge to search out the origins of the foods we eat and their culinary histories and traditions. These pages are a "work in progress," and it will take me some time to completely finish the different regions. Classic Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe (In 25 Minutes) Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo recipe. 1.

Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo recipe

In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil and the flour, and whisk to combine. Cook over medium heat, whisking almost constantly, until the mixture (called a roux) becomes a nice amber brown color, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. 2. In a large Dutch-oven or soup pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until shimmering. 3. 4. 5. 6. Recipe Notes • A roux is not hard to make, but it does require some time. Jambalaya Recipes.