North & South America recipe collection

Patriotic Fourth of July chocolate sheet cake decorated as an American flag with vanilla and blue frosting and fresh strawberry stripes. A buttermilk-rich chocolate cake the kids can help decorate.

Indian meal muffins, a Pennsylvania Dutch cornmeal muffin made with just 6 ingredients. Quick, tender, and lightly golden. Ready in 30 minutes, yields one dozen.

Jalapeno chicken fajitas with lime-garlic marinated chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, and fresh toppings in warm flour tortillas. Simple marinade, big Tex-Mex flavor.

New Orleans jambalaya loaded with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp in a rich tomato base. Fresh herbs and three types of onions create complex Creole flavor.

Try something exotic with this salad which has ham and shrimp! Bound to be a favorite at your dinner table!

Greek lamb shanks with orzo: lamb roasted with garlic slivers, oregano, cinnamon, and tomatoes, then finished over orzo that cooks in the pan juices. One-pan Mediterranean Sunday supper.

Jeanne's chili con carne with cubed beef round, green olives, caraway seeds, and ground chile simmered for two hours. A unique, deeply flavored chili that skips the ground beef.

If you're friends love the taste of moose meat, then they will adore this succulent dish that is cooked to perfection.

Jerk chicken fajitas with spice-rubbed chicken, mashed black beans, and sour cream in flour tortillas, topped with a fresh papaya-pineapple salsa with jicama, lime, and cilantro.

Jamaican in origin, this dish can be prepared with chicken breasts or legs, too.

Jerry's Barbecue Sauce: a slow-simmered BBQ sauce with white wine, honey, dried mint, and three cups of onion. Cajun-style with a surprising herbal note. Makes a generous batch.

Cajun spice blend with paprika, three peppers, onion and garlic powder, plus thyme and oregano. The all-purpose Louisiana seasoning that lifts blackened fish, popcorn, burgers, and roast chicken in a five-minute mix.

Note: The sauce can be used to marinate chicken, pork, ribs, or a meaty fish such as swordfish before grilling.

Traditional Mexican pozole with slow-simmered pork loin and canned hominy in a simple garlic broth. Five ingredients, big flavor, and endlessly customizable with toppings.

Kangaroo strips wok-tossed with baby bok choy in a chilli black bean sauce made with rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, and fish sauce. A fast Australian-Asian fusion stir-fry ready in 35 minutes.

King Ranch Casserole layers shredded chicken, flour tortillas, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and sharp cheddar under a creamy soup blanket. A Texas potluck classic built for hungry crowds and zero fuss.