Early american food

From simple sweets to hearty stews, these recipes are inspired by early America. Learn which all-American eats have withstood the test of time!

This tasty treat is an age-old recipe that dates back to colonial times. It's perfect as a light dessert or a dish for your next brunch! #applerecipe #appledessert #brunch #southernfood

Apple Indian Pudding combines cornmeal, milk, molasses, eggs and apples to make an Early American inspired dessert for autumn holidays.

When France does America better than America.

15 Vintage Pie Recipes that Need to Be Saved. Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Anytime!

Very tasty, with a distinctive texture. Great for Thanksgiving! American colonists in the Northeast used all available food sources- acorn bread is an adaptation of a Native American recipe which was somewhat common in the late 17th century until the mid 19th among the poorer working classes.

One of the best ways to get a visceral sense of what life in the Revolutionary Era was like is to eat the foods that they ate. Of course, there are challenges in this endeavor, not the least of which are changes in ingredient availability, cooking technology, labor availability and the overall culture of food. […]

To some, Cheddar is synonymous with Vermont, even if it is produced in several other states, too. For most, mashed potatoes are an absolute essential for a proper Thanksgiving table. Combining them seems natural, whether customary or not. Using two-year-old aged Vermont Cheddar, which is deeply flavored but not too sharp, gives these creamy mashed potatoes a subtle Cheddar presence, neither overwhelmingly cheesy nor gooey. (For everything you need to know to make perfect potatoes, visit our…

Seven authentic recipes dating back to the colonial days that will make your Thanksgiving truly traditional. Included: turkey, green beans, and more!

From George Washington's beer to Emily Dickinson's coconut cake, these recipes are penned by some of America's most famous names