Cajun & Creole · Iconic
Seafood gumbo
Seafood gumbo (gumbo), a Louisiana plate from the United States.
1 hr 20 min351 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
North America
United States
House cooking from United States, in North America. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
303 recipes · Cajun & Creole, American, Hawaiian
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Cajun & Creole · Iconic
Crawfish etouffee
Crawfish etouffee (étouffée), a Louisiana plate from the United States.
1 hr 20 min379 kcalModerate20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Cajun & Creole · Iconic
Rice jambalaya
Rice jambalaya (jambalaya), a Louisiana plate from the United States.
1 hr 20 min463 kcalModerate33 g protein
American · Iconic
Texas brisket
Texas brisket (brisket), a Texas plate from the United States.
1 hr 45 min328 kcalModerate41 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Hawaiian · Iconic
Loco moco
Loco moco (loco moco), a Hawaii plate from the United States.
45 min579 kcalIndulgent37 g protein
Hawaiian · Iconic
Seared poke
Seared poke (poke), a Hawaii plate from the United States.
45 min608 kcalModerate31 g protein
Hawaiian · Iconic
Kalua pork
Kalua pork (kālua), a Hawaii plate from the United States.
1 hr 45 min242 kcalModerate37 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Signature dishes
The plates a local table, or a hungry visitor, would expect from United States.
American
Shrimp etouffee
Shrimp etouffee (étouffée), a Louisiana dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min179 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American
Chicken gumbo
Chicken gumbo (gumbo), a Louisiana dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min268 kcalModerate29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Cheese enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas (enchiladas), a Tex-Mex dish from the United States.
55 min269 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American
Beef fajitas
Beef fajitas (fajitas), a Tex-Mex dish from the United States.
33 min338 kcalModerate29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Carolina vinegar pork
Carolina vinegar pork (pulled pork), a Carolinas dish from the United States.
55 min231 kcalModerate33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Molasses pork
Molasses pork (barbecue pork), a Kansas City dish from the United States.
55 min229 kcalModerate31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American · Holiday
Roast turkey
Roast turkey (roast turkey), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min306 kcalModerate49 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American · Holiday
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing (stuffing), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min232 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American · Holiday
Cherry orange relish
Cherry orange relish (cranberry sauce), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min127 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
American · Holiday
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie (pumpkin pie), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min490 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
American · Holiday
Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes (mashed potatoes), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min207 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American · Holiday
Green bean casserole
Green bean casserole (green bean casserole), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min141 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Skillet fried chicken
Skillet fried chicken (fried chicken), a Southern dish from the United States.
33 min357 kcalModerate35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Biscuits and gravy
Biscuits and gravy (biscuits and gravy), a Southern dish from the United States.
55 min402 kcalModerate
American
Potlikker greens
Potlikker greens (collard greens), a Southern dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min108 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American
Baked macaroni and cheese
Baked macaroni and cheese (macaroni and cheese), a Southern dish from the United States.
55 min499 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
American
Banana pudding
Banana pudding (banana pudding), a Southern dish from the United States.
28 min345 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Charleston red rice
Charleston red rice (red rice), a Charleston dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min320 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American
Red beans and rice
Red beans and rice (red beans and rice), a Louisiana dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min483 kcalHealthy29 g protein
American
Beignets
Beignets (beignets), a New Orleans dish from the United States.
33 min381 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Shrimp po'boy
Shrimp po'boy (po'boy), a New Orleans dish from the United States.
33 min349 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American
Chile con queso
Chile con queso (queso), a Tex-Mex dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min240 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Breakfast tacos
Breakfast tacos (breakfast tacos), a Tex-Mex dish from the United States.
33 min240 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Lobster roll
Lobster roll (lobster roll), a New England dish from the United States.
28 min247 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Festive
Holiday cooking. Each of these is tagged Holiday.
American · Holiday
Roast turkey
Roast turkey (roast turkey), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min306 kcalModerate49 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American · Holiday
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing (stuffing), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min232 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
American · Holiday
Cherry orange relish
Cherry orange relish (cranberry sauce), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min127 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
American · Holiday
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie (pumpkin pie), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min490 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
American · Holiday
Mashed potatoes
Mashed potatoes (mashed potatoes), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
1 hr 5 min207 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American · Holiday
Green bean casserole
Green bean casserole (green bean casserole), a Thanksgiving dish from the United States.
55 min141 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
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American
Coconut Chia Pudding
Chia seeds set overnight in coconut milk, with mango if you have it.
6 hr 10 min248 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Herb Roasted Salmon
A hot oven, lemon, dill, and salmon that stays moist.
24 min353 kcalModerate31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Lemon Roast Chicken Thighs
Crisp-skinned thighs with lemon, garlic, and rosemary.
55 min281 kcalModerate36 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Butternut Ginger Soup
A smooth squash soup with ginger and a little coconut.
45 min194 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Citrus Kale Salad
Kale rubbed with lemon and oil until it softens, with orange and seeds.
15 min126 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Avocado Egg Toast
Country toast, ripe avocado, and an egg cooked to your liking.
11 min367 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Yogurt Berry Parfait
Thick yogurt, berries, and a few almonds, layered in a glass.
10 min300 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Vanilla Overnight Oats
Oats, milk, and vanilla, ready when you open the fridge.
8 hr 8 min361 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Berry Ginger Cooler
Muddled berries, ginger, lime, and sparkling water.
8 min32 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Skillet flatbread
Skillet flatbread, written for the bread shelf.
35 min258 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Chicken lettuce wrap
Chicken lettuce wrap, written for the wrap shelf.
35 min142 kcalModerate21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
American
Tofu pepper wrap
Tofu pepper wrap, written for the wrap shelf.
35 min225 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Egg and tomato brunch plate
Egg and tomato brunch plate, written for the brunch shelf.
35 min158 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Butter sugar cookies
Butter sugar cookies, written for the cookie shelf.
35 min402 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
American
Berry yogurt smoothie
Berry yogurt smoothie, written for the smoothie shelf.
35 min86 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Banana oat smoothie
Banana oat smoothie, written for the smoothie shelf.
35 min90 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Greens and apple smoothie
Greens and apple smoothie, written for the smoothie shelf.
35 min22 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
American
Apple hand pies
Apple hand pies, written for the pie shelf.
35 min355 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
American
Cream cheese pastry rounds
Cream cheese pastry rounds, written for the pastry shelf.
35 min287 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America
Charleston Matcha Tea Cake
All-purpose flour · Brown sugar · Coconut oil
American
Charleston Matcha Tea Cake
Charleston Matcha Tea Cake keeps the matcha in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 13 min207 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America
Santa Fe Almond Layer Cake
Rye flour · Coconut sugar · Unsalted butter
American
Santa Fe Almond Layer Cake
Santa Fe Almond Layer Cake keeps the almond in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 14 min206 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America
Portland Cocoa Loaf Cake
Chickpea flour · Brown sugar · Neutral oil
American
Portland Cocoa Loaf Cake
Portland Cocoa Loaf Cake keeps the cocoa in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 15 min238 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America
Charleston Blueberry Tea Cake
All-purpose flour · Coconut sugar · Olive oil
American
Charleston Blueberry Tea Cake
Charleston Blueberry Tea Cake keeps the blueberry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 13 min215 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
🇺🇸 United StatesNorth America
Santa Fe Banana Layer Cake
Rye flour · Brown sugar · Coconut oil
American
Santa Fe Banana Layer Cake
Santa Fe Banana Layer Cake keeps the banana in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 14 min212 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian