This deeply satisfying, yet simple dish is an old staple in Louisiana Creole kitchens. Based on the similar dishes in the Caribbean, red beans and rice formed the perfect Monday supper
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Red Beans and Rice
Pumpkin Pie
(American pumpkin pastry dessert)
Like roast turkey and cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie is an essential part of any American Thanksgiving meal.
Pua’a Kālua – Kalua Pork
(American Hawaiian roast pork)
Kalua pork, or pua'a kālua, is a traditional Hawaiian lu'au dish. It is ideally made with a whole pig in a pit, or imu, where it roasts slowly all day, acquiring a deep, smoky flavor.
Potato Salad
(American potatoes with mayonnaise)
Potato salad is an American picnic and barbecue favorite. The basic recipe of cooked potatoes bound with mayonnaise and served cold is also found in northern Germany.
Popcorn Balls
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)
Generations of Americans have fond memories of Grandma’s old-fashioned popcorn balls — little spheres of sweet perfection, made by hand and loaded with love.
Pimento Cheese
(American Southern cheese spread and sandwich filling)
A simple mixture of chopped Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise and pimentos, pimento cheese is a well-known and beloved sandwich filling in the Southern United States.
Pie Crust
(American dessert pastry crust)
Many cooks these days are afraid to even attempt a homemade pie crust. The mere thought scares the bejesus out of people, but it shouldn’t. Pie crust is simplicity itself.
Peanut Brittle
(American toffee candy with peanuts)
This is good, old-fashioned, buttery peanut brittle, perfect as part of an assortment of holiday sweets or as a tasty treat for Halloween tricks.
Peach Ice Cream
(American Southern frozen fruit and dairy dessert)
There’s nothing like a big scoop of Georgia peach ice cream to cool down a hot summer’s day. If you have an electric ice cream maker, you’ll be astounded at how easy it is to make.
Peach Cobbler
(American peaches baked with pastry)
Cobbler is a traditional American dessert that uses the freshest fruits of the season. The fruit is baked with a sweetened batter that rises up and around it to form a crispy crust.