American Recipes

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Believe it or not, this soup was my favorite food as a kid. I would order it every time it appeared on a restaurant…

Blueberry-Almond Cake

This little loaf cake is simple to throw together, and yields delicious results. The almond flour lends a moist and rich crumb, while the…

Cinnamon Rolls

Moist, fluffy, soft, and bursting with flavor, these apple-spiked cinnamon rolls are a real treat for all the senses. Make sure your dough is…

Favorite French Fries

I know it sounds insane, but this french fry recipe, which starts with cold oil, is the best (and simplest) you’ll ever try. Follow…

Mustard-Seared Hamburgers

‘Tis the season for grilling! What better way to kick off my yearly BBQ marathon than with a good, old-fashioned hamburger? I used a…

Apricot Jam Hand Pies

I’ve made delicious hand pies in the past, but this recipe (adapted from Joy the Baker) trumps all that came before. The crust is…

Strawberry-Lemon Scones

There is a bit of confusion surrounding the definition of “scones” and (as usual) when there is any misunderstanding within the English language, it’s America’s…

Banana-Almond Pancakes

I’ve had a lot of requests for alternative pancakes lately, so I’ve been experimenting with different techniques. The following recipe is both gluten-free and…

Triple Lemon Bundt Cake

I love lemon desserts, especially lemon cakes, so when we went to the seaside over the weekend and I found our lemon tree overflowing…

Apple pie

Here is my favorite apple pie recipe! Foolproof, and time-tested, she won’t let you down. Please follow carefully all of the chilling instructions, which…