Whatever the regional flair, a seafood boil is as much about the event as it is about the food. Nothing says summer in the South quite like this one.
Birthday cakes are as ancient as the Romans. They’re a symbol of America’s economic and familial shifts. This one from Southern Living is worth celebrating!
Creamy dips offer a world of 1950’s vintage charm. This one is bubbling with spinach, sharp cheddar cheese, cooked sweet onions and aromatic garlic.
From a cracker made to suppress sin, to a crust for the Jazz Age, this American standard is elevated by browned butter and salt – it’s sinful!
Wasabi as most Americans know it may only be powdered horseradish, but it gives the perfect kick to this ranch-inspired salad dressing.
From the 1975 printing of “Betty Crocker’s Cookbook,” this classic pastry recipe uses vegetable shortening to produce a light, flaky backdrop for any pie.
Simple and sweet. Berry pies are quintessentially American and delicious every time. Here’s a straight-forward recipe for my favorite one.
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.
