North America
From Canada to the U.S. to Mexico, we have new and traditional North American recipes from regions across the entire continent.
Fiesta Corn
Corn with tomatoes and jalapenos is one of the first dishes I cooked for my husband. Don’t like heat? Use green bell peppers instead of jalapenos. —Cassandra Ramirez, Bardstown, Kentucky
Andouille Sausage Soup
I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...
Black Bean Turkey Chili
This busy-day chili is packed with flavor. We make it ahead and freeze some to eat later. —Marisela Segovia, Miami,...
Spicy Peanut Chicken Chili
After spending time in the Southwest, I discovered Mexican peanut chicken and thought it would be fun to make it...
White Bean & Chicken Enchilada Soup
I made this soup to please my daughters’ craving for creaminess, my husband’s for spice and mine for white beans....
Chunky Southwest Chili
What started out as a mild, basic chili has evolved over the years into a chili with a punch! —Shawn...
One-Pot Chilighetti
Grab your stockpot for my meal-in-one chili and spaghetti. I’ve got a large family, and this hearty pasta takes care...
Southwestern Goulash
I had some extra cilantro in the fridge and didn't want to throw it away. Instead, I came up with...
Spicy Sweet Potato & Chickpea Soup
I love hearty, healthy entree soups, and a bowl of this southwestern sweet potato-soup really satisfies. I add a can...
Homemade Spicy Hot Sauce
I created this spicy recipe one day using what I had available from my garden: hot peppers, carrots, onions and...
Black Bean & Pumpkin Chili
This is my kind of chili – thick and hearty. Try sweet potato or butternut squash instead of pumpkin, and...
Chunky Taco Soup
I've gotten great response at our church dinners and senior groups whenever I bring this thick easy-to-fix soup. I usually...
Chicken Tamales
I love making these homemade tamales. They take a little time to make but are so worth the effort. I...
Chicken and Okra Gumbo
We used to live in New Orleans, but our taste buds don't know we moved yet. I still make many...
Five-Bean Soup
One of my family's favorite soups, this tasty recipe was one I discovered years ago. Served with a salad and...
Spanish Rice with Chicken & Peas
My mom made this juicy chicken and rice for us every Wednesday. I still make it for my hubby. It...
Southwest Chicken Barley Chowder
Mashed squash helps make this chowder creamy but not heavy, and it's a favorite way to get barley on the...
Ground Beef Chili
Everyone who tastes my chili comments that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade corn bread. I have always...
Grandma’s Collard Greens
My grandmother made the best collard greens recipe in the world. Eating them with a slice of buttermilk cornbread is...
Cheddar Bacon Grits
In the South, grits are served plain with a little butter or loaded with extras, like my recipe with bacon,...
South Carolina Chicken & Rice
Chicken Bog is the traditional name for this South Carolina low country dish. We always make a big batch the...
Rustic Fish Chowder
President John F. Kennedy's affinity for fish chowder was likely inspired by his love of sailing off the coast of...
Turkey Tortilla Soup
My wife created this recipe as a healthy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s a nice alternative to the...