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American BBQ Sauces by Region, and What Goes Under Them
A regional guide to American barbecue sauces, the meats they complement, dry rubs, smoking woods, and finishing techniques.
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How to Cook Chicken: Choosing the Best Method for Flavor, Tenderness and Time
Roasting, grilling, frying, poaching and more: a practical comparison of chicken cooking methods, including their strengths, drawbacks and approximate cooking times.
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A country of comforting soups
Explore regional favorites from New England to Hawaii. These State & Nation home-kitchen versions include ingredient quantities, step-by-step directions and serving ideas. Family recipes vary; the regions identify each dish’s culinary connection rather than an exclusive claim of origin.
Northeast · Coastal New England
New England Clam Chowder
Creamy clam chowder is a coastal New England favorite. This home-kitchen version uses canned clams for a dependable pantry-friendly bowl.
Serves 6 · 50 minutes
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Mid-Atlantic · Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Crab Soup
Maryland’s tomato-based crab soup pairs blue crab with vegetables and seafood seasoning. It offers a lighter alternative to cream-based crab soups.
Serves 6 · 60 minutes
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Southeast · Virginia
Virginia Peanut Soup
Peanut soup is associated with Virginia’s peanut-growing tradition. Smooth peanut butter gives this approachable version its rich, savory body.
Serves 6 · 35 minutes
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Gulf South · Louisiana
Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Louisiana gumbo is a hearty soup-stew with many family variations. This version combines a brown roux, the onion-celery-pepper trinity, chicken and andouille.
Serves 8 · 110 minutes
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Upper Midwest · Minnesota
Minnesota Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Wild rice soup is a Minnesota comfort-food favorite. Earthy rice, mushrooms and chicken make this creamy version substantial enough for dinner.
Serves 6 · 85 minutes
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Great Lakes · Wisconsin
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
Beer cheese soup fits Wisconsin’s cheese-and-brewing traditions. Sharp cheddar and a mild lager give this smooth soup its characteristic flavor.
Serves 6 · 45 minutes
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Southwest · New Mexico
New Mexico Green Chile Stew
Roasted green chiles anchor this New Mexico favorite. This brothy pork-and-potato version belongs comfortably in a regional soup collection.
Serves 6 · 120 minutes
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Pacific Coast · San Francisco, California
San Francisco Cioppino
Cioppino is closely associated with San Francisco’s Italian-American waterfront cooking. This seafood soup-stew uses a tomato broth and a manageable mix of fish and shellfish.
Serves 6 · 65 minutes
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Pacific Northwest · Washington and Oregon
Pacific Northwest Salmon Chowder
Salmon chowder reflects the Pacific Northwest’s strong connection to salmon and coastal cooking. Potatoes, corn and dill complement the fish in this creamy bowl.
Serves 6 · 50 minutes
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Pacific Islands · Hawaii
Hawaii Saimin Noodle Soup
Saimin is a Hawaii noodle-soup favorite shaped by the islands’ diverse food traditions. This home version uses dashi, springy noodles and familiar toppings.
Serves 4 · 30 minutes
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