Great american/40 recipes

Made this dill fish for dinner yesterday, and we enjoyed it! The fish came out light and flakey, and the flavor was refreshingly tasty. A great way to cook any kind of white fish.

Prepare your own biscuit mix for quick and easy biscuits anytime.

Very simple, quick and easy recipe. Might even coax some non-tofu people to give it a try. The slices are coated with a gentle smoky spice mixture and cooked in a blackened Cajun style to a lightly crispy exterior then finished with a honey lemon glaze. Great color and great flavor to an otherwise humble protein. Try to find smoked paprika if you can or add a few drops of liquid smoke to the marinade.

Easy to make and tastes delicious. A great pie for a party.

Here's a great technique for grilling potatoes. By parboiling and skewering the potatoes you can deliver perfectly grilled on the outside and cooked on the inside.

Your kids don't eat enough veggies. Or they just hate brocoli. Or maybe they love broccoli either way you will want to make this salad. Everyone will love it. Great for BBQ, picnics, potlucks and just everyday side dish or lunch.

The perfect whole wheat American style sandwich bread. Just the right wheatiness for a hearty but fluffy sandwich.

Sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, basil and feta cheese give the nutty crackers tangy Mediterranean flavors, and these crackers are great with cheddar cheese, cream cheese or any cheese you like to go together. They are great appetizer or snack when you have company to come over.

Crunchy, refreshing and tasty. A great side dish with any barbecued meat.

Nice salad, it is a great side dish.

This quick and easy sauteed peas are very tasty, red onions and fresh mint are great accompaniments. The dish comes out refreshing and flavorful!

A refreshing twist on a multi-layer tortilla dip great for serving a crowd.

Grilled sausage, homemade tomato jam and sauerkraut make this sandwich a winner. Enjoy the smoky, sweet and sour flavors all in one bite, and it's a great change from hot dog!

Super moist, buttery and packed with pumpkin flavor. The dried cranberries are delicious additions. Great treat at Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Roasted potatoes with a crispy exterior with a creamy interior are a hit using this simple technique combined with simple ingredients.

Super easy marinated shrimp, skewered then grilled to perfection. Great as a warm weather main dish or as an appetizer/hors d'oevres.