American cuisine - quick and easy recipes - page 8

Martin Cate of Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco uses a Collins glass for this tropical classic, and garnishes it with a sprig of mint and a wheel of lime. Like the many maligned Mai Tai recipes floating about in the cocktail ether, the originator of this tiki classic has been muddied, with accounts naming Don the Beachcomber and others fingering his rival, Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron. Either way, Vic’s version is the one that lingers as the canonical formula.

At Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn, New York, Damon Boelte’s clever twist on the Americano turns the traditional aperitivo into a Franco-Italian shandy. Where the standard Americano pairs equal parts bitter Campari with sweet vermouth, the Perfecto splits the sweet in half with two different vermouths — brutish Carpano and the fruitier French Dolin Rouge — to create a more nuanced sweetness. The traditional topper of soda water is then replaced with pilsner beer.

This rich and creamy soup punctuated with dry sherry is similar to bisque except for those sweet chunks of lump crab meat. It’s a staple of natives of South Carolina’s coast and one example of celebrated Chef Mario Batali’s new cookbook, The Big American Cookbook, featuring 250 recipes from all corners of the country. Stay with the Southern theme and start off with this Bourbon cocktail recipe.

Are you surprised to see such a fancy dessert? Don’t be! Christina Lane made this one dairy-free and naturally sweetened so that she doesn’t feel badly about eating it for breakfast. And she tops it with fruit soaked in honey just because it tastes good. (Honey is acidic and it breaks down the fruit while it rests.) Lane used figs because summer was in full swing when she perfected this recipe, but mango and raspberries are great here too.

Rum, cognac, curacao and some lemon juice is all it takes to calm nerves and mend a relationship. Or so San Francisco cocktail and spirits evangelist Yael Amyra claims.

Your standard glass of champagne gets a fancy upgrade with vanilla syrup, vodka, and notes of smoked rosemary. Happy Hour just got a lot classier. This cocktail is served at Le Grande in New York’s Time Hotel.

Tea time takes on a whole new meaning with Madame’s Choice, an Earl Gray based cocktail featuring gin, lemon juice, and sage-infused honey. This may just be your new favorite remedy if you’ve fallen ill, though we’re not sure your general physician would approve. This cocktail is served at Le Grande in New York’s Time Hotel.

You may not think Indian flavors and queso go together, but this dip from The Homesick Texan‘s new cookbook proves it’s a brilliant idea. Processed cheese really does melt perfectly, and combines seamlessly with the spices here: cumin (which regularly shows up in both Indian and Mexican cuisine), paprika, and cayenne. The spicy chutney is heavy on garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño, with a hint of ginger and unsweetened flaked coconut, plus lime juice for brightness.

A prawn cocktail is a cold dish served as an appetizer or starter, prepared with boiled and peeled prawns or shrimp, usually with spices, lemon juice, some sauce and a variety of vegetables. Learn how to prepare it with this recipe. Homemade are better!

Pumpkin pie recipe, an easy-to-prepare dessert with seasonal vegetables. Pumpkin Pie is a very popular dessert in the United States to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

Paella or American rice with stuff is a perfect example that defines Cajun and Creole cuisine, which is completely unique in the United States. Humble in origin, Jambalaya is rich in ingredients and flavours, with a homey and festive soul.

Everyone loves crispy American-style chicken wings. Learn how to make them at home here!

This is a banana and pineapple-based cake typical of southern American cuisine, although it originates from Jamaican cuisine. It is prepared with oil instead of butter, which, together with the fruit, makes the cake stay moist for longer.

How to make simple but delicious pancakes from scratch, my family's favorite easy recipe! This pancake recipe yields incredibly light and fluffy pancakes.

If you like Rice Krispies Treats then you will love these Honey Joys! What is not to like about corn flakes covered in butter, honey, and sugar? They are the perfect party snack/treat.