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Category: American

“American Melting Pot” – The “American” category at ChampsDiet.com is a tribute to the diverse culinary heritage of the United States. From the classic comfort foods like mac and cheese and pot roast to modern fusion dishes that reflect America’s melting pot of cultures, these recipes offer a taste of the country’s rich gastronomic tapestry. Perfect for anyone craving a touch of Americana or eager to explore the flavors that make American cuisine a favorite around the world.

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Cabbage Crunch Salad
AmericanSaladsVegetables

Cabbage Crunch Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds1/2 head shredded cabbage4 -5...

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Brussels sprouts
AmericanNorth americanSide dishes

Brussels sprouts, with butter sauce, Americano

Ingredients: 20 Brussels sprouts6 tablespoons sweet butter ( 3/4 stick)1 clove fresh pressed garlic1...

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Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette
AmericanNorth americanSalads

Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette

Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces8 ounces mixed salad greens, rinsed,tough...

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Raspberry Swirl Cookies
AmericanCookies and browniesDessert

Raspberry Swirl Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened ( not margarine)1 cup sugar1 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla...

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Green Fried Tomatoes
AmericanEggsEggs/dairy

Green Fried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 large green tomatoes ( firm)3/4 cup floursalt ( to taste)2 eggs1/2-1 cup...

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Pegge's World Famous Cheese Grits
AmericanNorth americanSide dishes

Pegge’s World Famous Cheese Grits

Ingredients: 1 cup grits, uncooked1/2 cup butter, cut in chunks3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut...

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Red
AmericanDessertFruit

Red, White and Blue Trifle

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cold milk1 (4 ounce) packages cheesecake flavor instant pudding and...

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Cranberry Mousse
AmericanFruitSide dishes

Cranberry Mousse

Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple with juice3 tablespoons lemon juice1 (6 ounce)...

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Spinach Onion Souffle
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Spinach Onion Souffle

Ingredients: 2 packages chopped frozen spinach1/2 pint sour cream ( regular, light, or IMO)1...

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Cappuccino Coffee Mix
AmericanChocolateNorth american

Cappuccino Coffee Mix

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons instant coffee4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon5 tablespoons granulated...

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7-11 Cherry Slurpee
AmericanBeveragesPunch beverage

7-11 Cherry Slurpee

Ingredients: 2 cups club soda, chilled1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon kool-aid cherry powdered drink mix1/2...

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El Torito's Kahlua Mousse
AmericanDessertPuddings and mousses

El Torito’s Kahlua Mousse

Ingredients: 2 cups Cool Whip1/2 cup Cool Whip ( for garnish)1/2 cup heavy cream2...

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Vegetarian Baked Bean Meatloaf!

Ingredients: 1 cup grated cheese (optional)1 (16 ounce) cans vegetarian baked beans1 1/4 cups...

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Souped up Potatoes
AmericanSide dishesSouthwestern u.s.

Souped up Potatoes

Ingredients: 32 ounces frozen hash browns, o’briens are good1 (10 ounce) cans cream of...

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Lime (No Bake) Cheesecake
AmericanCheesecakeDessert

Lime (No Bake) Cheesecake

Ingredients: 16 ounces of softened cream cheese1 (12 ounce) cans milnot evaporated milkvanilla1/4 cup...

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Emeril Lagasse's Coleslaw
AmericanSaladsVegetables

Emeril Lagasse’s Coleslaw

Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup Dijon mustard1/4 cup packed light brown sugar3 tablespoons apple...

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Orange Angel Cake
AmericanCakesDessert

Orange Angel Cake

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) boxes angel food cake mixorange juice ( amount equal to...

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Glazed Carrots II
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Glazed Carrots II

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh carrots, cleaned/skinned/cut into ovals1/4 cup orange juice2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons...

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Turkey or Beef filling for burritos
AmericanMain dishNorth american

Turkey or Beef filling for burritos

Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey ( or beef if you prefer)1 onions, chopped1 tablespoon...

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Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers2 cups thinly sliced onions1 1/2 cups sugar1 1/2...

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Easiest Oatmeal Pancakes You'll Ever Make!
AmericanBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Easiest Oatmeal Pancakes You’ll Ever Make!

Ingredients: 1 (1 5/8 ounce) packages instant banana bread oatmeal1 -2 cup pancake mix...

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San Luis Buffalo Burgers
AmericanMain dishMeat

San Luis Buffalo Burgers

Ingredients: 1 lb ground buffalo meat1/4 cup chopped onions1/4 cup ketchup1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon...

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Low- Fat Apricot Dessert Quesadillas
AmericanDessertFruit

Low- Fat Apricot Dessert Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1/2 cup light cream cheese or 1/2 cup fat free cream cheese1 tablespoon...

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AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Candy Coated Pecans

Ingredients: 1/2-1 cup margarine or 1/2-1 cup salted butter or 1/2-1 cup unsalted butter1...

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"i Can't Believe It is Butter" Margarine Spread
AmericanCondimentsEggs/dairy

“i Can’t Believe It is Butter” Margarine Spread

Ingredients: 16 ounces margarine, softened any brand1 cup buttermilk ( Note ( 1 cup...

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Sour Cream Cheesecake
AmericanCheesecakeDessert

Sour Cream Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup...

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Fish Baked in Lettuce Packets
AmericanMain dishVegetables

Fish Baked in Lettuce Packets

Ingredients: 6 large lettuce leaves1 medium carrots, shredded1 small zucchini, shredded1 1/2 lbs fish...

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Buttermilk Cutouts
AmericanCookies and browniesDessert

Buttermilk Cutouts

Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening, see note2 large eggs5...

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Vegan Eggnog
AmericanBeveragesCanadian

Vegan Eggnog

Ingredients: 2 (10 1/2 ounce) packages soft silken tofu16 ounces vanilla-flavored soymilk or 16...

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AmericanAppetizersVegetables

Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion

Ingredients: 1/3 cup cornstarch1 1/2 cups flour2 teaspoons garlic, minced2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon salt1...

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Curried Vegetable Soup
AmericanSoups & stewsVegetables

Curried Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 large carrots, chopped ( about 1 1/2 cups)3 celery ribs, diced1 1/2...

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Sausage Dressing
AmericanSide dishesSouthern u.s.

Sausage Dressing

Ingredients: 1 lb sausage1 large white onions, diced5 celery ribs, diced5 cups cornbread3 cups...

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Tomato Okra
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Tomato Okra

Ingredients: 1/4 cup white rice3 teaspoons butter2 stalks celery3 cups canned stewed tomatoes1 diced...

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Texas Green Fried Tomatoes
AmericanNorth americanSouthern u.s.

Texas Green Fried Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup yellow cornmeal2 eggs ( beaten with salt&pepper)1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Cranberry Stuffing
AmericanFruitNorth american

Cranberry Stuffing

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons water (Cranberry, apple or orange juice) or 2 teaspoons juice (...

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Cilantro-Seasoned Corn
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Cilantro-Seasoned Corn

Ingredients: 3 cups fresh corn, cut from cob1/4 cup water1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped1/4...

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Aunt Sharon's Pork and Bean Bake
AmericanBeansSide dishes

Aunt Sharon’s Pork and Bean Bake

Ingredients: 2 (16 ounce) cans pork & beans ( Van Camps, etc.)1/2 cup green...

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Hashed Brussels Sprouts With Fresh Oregano
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Hashed Brussels Sprouts With Fresh Oregano

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed, cut in half and coarsely...

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Lemon Delight
AmericanDessertPuddings and mousses

Lemon Delight

Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/2 cup finely chopped pecans1 tablespoon sugar1/2 cup soft margarine2 1/2...

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Russian Tea Mix (Orange Spiced Tea)
AmericanBeveragesNorth american

Russian Tea Mix (Orange Spiced Tea)

Ingredients: 1 cup instant tea ( or 1/2 cup instant tea with a 1...

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Parsnip Salad
AmericanSaladsVegetables

Parsnip Salad

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups parsnips, grated1/2 cup celery, chopped1/4 cup green peppers, chopped1/2 teaspoon...

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Artichoke Pie
AmericanAppetizersSide dishes

Artichoke Pie

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 clove garlic, minced2 (6 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained1/2...

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Swiss Mocha Instant Coffee Mix

Ingredients: 1 cup instant coffee, not crystals1 cup sugar4 1/2 cups powdered milk1/2 cup...

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Harry Potter's Butterbeer (coffee)
AmericanBeveragesEggs/dairy

Harry Potter’s Butterbeer (coffee)

Ingredients: 1 ounce butterscotch syrup1 ounce caramel sauce2 ounces espresso or 6 ounces brewed...

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Butternut Squash Gratin
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Butternut Squash Gratin

Ingredients: 3 (12 ounce) boxes frozen squash, thawed & drained (I use Birds Eye)...

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Chocolate Coffee II
AmericanBeveragesChocolate

Chocolate Coffee II

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant coffee1/4 cup sugar1 dash salt1 ounce unsweetened chocolate squares1 cup...

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Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball With Pecans
AmericanAppetizersSpreads

Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball With Pecans

Ingredients: 1 (5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained1 (1/2 ounce) package ranch dressing mix2...

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Corn on the Cob ( Cooked in the Old Ways)
AmericanCornVegetables

Corn on the Cob ( Cooked in the Old Ways)

Ingredients: 6 ears unshucked corn ( do not shuck)buttersaltboiling water ( to cover corn)...

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Lemon Dijon Mustard Honey Baby Carrots
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Lemon Dijon Mustard Honey Baby Carrots

Ingredients: 1 lb baby carrots, whole, steamed until just tender1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon...

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Grilled Ginger Swordfish Steaks
AmericanFishSeafood

Grilled Ginger Swordfish Steaks

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon dry sherry2 teaspoons soy sauce2...

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Hot-Water Cornbread
AmericanBreadsSouthern u.s.

Hot-Water Cornbread

Ingredients: 2 cups white cornmeal1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 1/4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/4 cup...

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Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Dill Sauce
AmericanSide dishesVegetables

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Dill Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces baby Brussels sprouts, trimmed and split in halves1 clove garlic, minced1/4...

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Claude's Baked Beans
AmericanBeansSide dishes

Claude’s Baked Beans

Ingredients: 1 lb ground sausage ( Bob Evans preferred)1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium onions,...

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Creamy Sweet Peas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans green sweet peas, reserve 1 cup liquid2 tablespoons butter...

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Chicken Dippin'
AmericanMain dishSouthwestern u.s.

Chicken Dippin’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons dry mustard2 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons paprika2 teaspoons dried...

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Noel Ice Cream Cups
AmericanDessertFrozen desserts

Noel Ice Cream Cups

Ingredients: 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened1/4 cup pecans, chopped, toasted2 tablespoons red maraschino...

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My Best Meatloaf
AmericanMain dishMeat

My Best Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs meatloaf mixture ( pork, beef, veal)1 slice white bread1 eggs...

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Cinnamon Coffee Bars Betty Crocker 1957
AmericanDessertNortheastern u.s.

Cinnamon Coffee Bars Betty Crocker 1957, Oldie but Goodie!

Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening or 1/4 cup softened butter1 cup brown sugar1 eggs1/2 cup...

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Banana Oat Pancakes
AmericanBreakfastPancakes and waffles

Banana Oat Pancakes

Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned oats1 cup nonfat milk1 cup mashed ripe bananas (...

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Chinese Radish Salad
AmericanSaladsVegetables

Chinese Radish Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup radishes, sliced thinly1 carrots, sliced thinly1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon rice...

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