This recipe was given to me by my dear friend during a visit to his South Carolina home. I have since baked this version of tomato pie several times and was quite taken back by how delicious it is. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it as well.
This recipe was adapted from one credited to James Beard, chef and culinary icon in the world of American cuisine. This version utilizes biscuit dough to absorb the juices, and is baked in a casserole dish for a more rustic, homey, cobbler-like feel.
Whether the tomato sandwich truly inspired tomato pie may never be fully proven. Like many regional dishes passed from one generation to another, its origins have become blurred over time.
Goulash, a simple, one-pot supper much like the one that showed up on our table—hearty, familiar, and made from what was on hand.
Somewhere between Old World stew and Italian-style baked pasta, American goulash found its permanent home on the American supper table. This casserole-style version, crowned with melted cheese and baked until bubbling around the edges, is the kind of meal that fed countless families after long workdays and school nights.
American goulash, sometimes referred to as slumgullion, likely owes its origin to Hungarian goulash. About the only thing the two dishes have in common is that they both contain meat and paprika.
Chicken and dumplings carries a history as rich as the broth it’s cooked in. From European kitchens to Southern farm tables, this humble yet celebratory dish has been simmering in American culture for generations.
My meatloaf recipe uses both beef and pork to provide wonderful flavor and moisture. Enjoy!
Often described as “dragged through the garden” (reference to all of the vegetable toppings) this hot dog is a joy to eat in honor of the Windy City.
Delicious Carolina style slaw dogs topped with a creamy tangy coleslaw.
The recipe for onion sauce was given to me by a former co-worker and friend who sold his pushcart after 14 years selling hot dogs in New York City’s Central Park.
This is recipe is for the corn dogs served at Disneyland theme parks.
Try this hot dog on a stick. A great alternative to the dog in a bun, but just as delicious.
This is the recipe said to be invented in the 1960s by Teresa Hernandez, who worked the lunch counter at F.W. Woolworth’s in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
This is the original recipe as printed in the Fritos Cookbook of the 1950s.
These homemade fried pies were a special treat my momma made for me as a child.
These doughnuts are coated with a sugary glaze and taste just like cake doughnuts from your favorite bakery.
Pawpaw preserves are extremely versatile and makes an excellent topping for ice cream and yogurt.
