Strawberry shortcake is a classic American early summer dessert. It comes together quickly and easily and is the perfect way to finish a picnic in May or June.
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Strawberry Shortcake
Spaghetti and Meatballs
(American pasta with meatballs)
Spaghetti and meatballs has been a favorite of the Italian-American community since immigrants from southern Italy first arrived on U.S. shores early in the 20th century.
Southwestern Dry Rub
(American Southwest meat, poultry and seafood grill seasoning)
Give your grilling an extra kick when you use this easy-to-make rub with a taste of the American Southwest.
Southern Greens
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)
Greens are an longstanding staple food in the American South, slow simmered in a pot, often with a ham hock thrown in for flavor.
Southern Fried Chicken
(American fried chicken with a crispy crust)
Fried chicken is an American favorite, especially in the states of the Southeastern part of the country. For many Americans, fried chicken is an essential for summer celebrations, especially picnics.
South Carolina Barbecue Sauce
(American Southern mustard-based grilling sauce)
Barbecue sauce in central South Carolina is unique. Unlike the tomatoey bbq sauces in other parts of the country, South Carolina-style has no tomatoes or ketchup at all.
Sonoran Hot Dogs
(Mexican, American Southwestern beef frankfurter sandwich)
Sonoran hot dogs are a delicious, over-the-top style of serving frankfurters that originated in the northern Mexican city of Hermosilla.
Snickerdoodles
(American cinnamon-scented sugar cookies)
These easy-to-make cookies are a favorite in the United States. It is unclear where the name “snickerdoodles” originated, but Joy of Cooking suggests that it derives from the German Schneckennudeln.
Smothered Pork Chops
(American Southern-Soul pork chops with onion gravy)
Smothered pork chops are an old-fashioned Southern favorite. It’s a very easy dish to prepare and packed with tons of flavor. The onion gravy goes especially well with rice.
Sloppy Joes
(American Midwest seasoned ground beef sandwiches)
The sloppy joe has a foggy history, but it seems to have originated during the Depression as a way to stretch ground beef during hard times. Several sources place its creation in a small cafe in Sioux City, Iowa.