Simple and sweet. Berry pies are quintessentially American and delicious every time. Here’s a straight-forward recipe for my favorite one.
Thumbprint cookies are an American take on hallangrottor, Swedish for “raspberry cave.” You can fill these buttery shortbread cookies with anything, but I hope you’ll try lemon curd!
Quiche isn’t as traditionally French as you think. It’s actually German! Wherever it comes from, the egg, cheese, and veggie mixture can’t be beat. And this one is super special.
Banoffee Pie – banana and toffee and whipped cream on a salted brown butter graham cracker crust – will challenge your assumptions about British desserts.
Southern style macaroni and cheese is more than a side dish. It’s a cultural tradition. This one is extra cheesy, dreamy, and has a kick.
A movie made them seem like a Southern tradition – and now they are. This version provides a sweet tartness from buttermilk, a crunch from Panko, and a lot of spice.
Blueberry muffins are an ultimate comfort food, something sociologists call a “nostalgic food” because they bring us back to feelings of happiness in simpler times. These buttermilk muffins with blueberry compote are extra-comfy.
From Louis XIII to a 1920’s play to Mamie Eisenhower to Tik Tok, this dressing is meant for fame. My version has Greek yogurt, a whole lot of greens, and Serrano pepper kick.
Birria queso tacos are newer than you think, plunged into the spotlight by social media in the 2010’s. But like all tacos, they represent much more than a passing fad.
The social history of pancakes brings us from Ötzi the Iceman to dad’s weekend specialty. These are an ultra-special version, with blueberries everywhere!
The national dish of England, brought by immigrants, and romanticized as a symbol of democratic unity – Fish & Chips is even more than it seems.
Hi, I’m Maura, a professional sociologist and amateur foodie, teaching and cooking in Atlanta, Georgia. I write about the stories behind the foods we love, and share my favorite recipes along the way.
