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appetizers & snacks • breads • Flatbread • Midwestern foods • Norwegian cuisine • Scandinavian bread: Potato Lefse
A traditional Norwegian flatbread—soft and delicate like a tortilla—made from a potato-based dough that’s rolled out into large, thin circles and cooked on a griddle. Often filled with butter and sugar (known as Kling) or used to wrap savory ingredients.

american dining • cookies • Meyer lemons • snacks & desserts: Meyer Lemon Bars
The ultra thick and creamy Meyer lemon custard, with its unique citrus flavor, atop buttery shortbread crust--the last lemon bar recipe you'll ever need!

Rooted in centuries-old Mexican tradition, it’s a dish often shared during holidays and family gatherings, where the garnishes are as colorful as the company around the table.

american dining • Creole food • étouffée • Louisiana cuisine • seafood • shrimp • soups & stews: Shrimp Étouffée
A classic, rich, and flavorful Louisiana dish featuring succulent shrimp smothered in a thick, spicy sauce and served over rice. The name comes from the French word "étouffer," meaning "to smother".
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Discover how Christmas dinner varies across America—from New England seafood feasts to Southwest tamales—in this nostalgic look at regional traditions.

Over the centuries, eggnog has traveled a long road from its European beginnings to its place on American holiday tables. Its story is one of adaptation, abundance, and tradition, reflecting how a simple mixture of eggs, milk, and spirits became a symbol of seasonal cheer.

This year, an estimated 20 million American households will be serving Campbell's classic green bean casserole as part of their Thanksgiving festivities.
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A Short tutorial demonstrating how to cut watermelon

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You’ll discover recipes from popular chili parlors and restaurants, award-winning recipes from ISCC competitions, and even one of the first chili recipes ever published.

The cherry-flavored retro soda, created in 1974.

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Meet the Chef
Hi, I’m Monte Melugin, executive chef, food writer, consultant, artist, and creator of GrubAmericana, a website designed exclusively around American born foods–their history, legends, and availability. We’ll also provide some related recipes you can easily make in your own kitchen.
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