http://americanfood.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com American Food GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-05-13T13:31:06Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/15/the-sexy-and-mysterious-red-velvet-cupcake.htm This beautiful and delicious cupcake recipe comes from Joy the Baker, and features red velvet cake, a traditional southern favorite. There are many stories about this unique cake's origins. Some... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/15/the-sexy-and-mysterious-red-velvet-cupcake.htm 2008-05-15T13:53:30Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/13/cornish-game-hens-so-good-youll-feel-like-doing-the-chicken-dance.htm Okay, so that may be a bit of a stretch, but these grilled orange rosemary Cornish game hens, while small in stature, have big flavor. I think that one reason... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/13/cornish-game-hens-so-good-youll-feel-like-doing-the-chicken-dance.htm 2008-05-13T13:31:06Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day-and-my-mint-jelly-memories.htm A very happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there! I hope all those "it's the thought that counts" breakfasts in bed are free of any major incidents.... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day-and-my-mint-jelly-memories.htm 2008-05-11T12:46:01Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/08/new-mashed-potato-makeovers-sacrilege-or-sacrilicious.htm I recently published a list called "5 New Mashed Potato Recipes to Match with Your Favorite Meals." The usual role of the humble mashed potato is that of a simply... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/08/new-mashed-potato-makeovers-sacrilege-or-sacrilicious.htm 2008-05-08T12:46:38Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/06/roasted-beets-arugula-and-goat-cheese-shine-in-this-scrumptious-spring-salad.htm No, of course I don't love beets! Who does? Okay, I know some of you do, and would eat them no matter how they are prepared. But, for most of... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/06/roasted-beets-arugula-and-goat-cheese-shine-in-this-scrumptious-spring-salad.htm 2008-05-06T13:11:26Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/05/are-your-chicken-breasts-suffering-from-repetitious-side-dish-syndrome.htm Are you running out of things to serve chicken breast on, or next to? This is a very common problem that we chefs call, "repetitious side-dish syndrome." If you are... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/05/are-your-chicken-breasts-suffering-from-repetitious-side-dish-syndrome.htm 2008-05-05T00:25:20Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/03/and-the-winner-isthe-bourbon-chocolate-walnut-pie.htm Every year, on the first Saturday in May, America's most famous horse race, the Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. For horse racing fans, it is... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/03/and-the-winner-isthe-bourbon-chocolate-walnut-pie.htm 2008-05-03T14:33:36Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/01/chicago-doctor-says-cinco-de-mayo-party-perfect-spot-for-blind-date.htm A survey by the Qdoba Mexican Grill indicates that almost one-third of Americans celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday by eating Mexican food. And, according to a recent Mexican food... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/05/01/chicago-doctor-says-cinco-de-mayo-party-perfect-spot-for-blind-date.htm 2008-05-01T14:07:51Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/04/29/wild-boar-speared-at-california-wine-tasting.htm Of course I'm speaking of a delicious wild boar sausage speared on a bamboo skewer along with a Syrah-poached black mission fig. I just returned to San Francisco after a... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/04/29/wild-boar-speared-at-california-wine-tasting.htm 2008-04-29T02:48:59Z http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/04/24/an-easy-mothers-day-brunch-menu-for-the-culinarily-challenged.htm I know it's still weeks away, but before you make reservations at an over-priced, mediocre brunch restaurant, check out this easy, colorful and tasty Mother's Day menu. Sure, your previous... http://americanfood.about.com/b/2008/04/24/an-easy-mothers-day-brunch-menu-for-the-culinarily-challenged.htm 2008-04-24T17:52:26Z