Mount Rainier hot dogs recipe inspired by: Mount Rainier National Park and Seattle, Washington This amazing Mount Rainier hot dogs recipe is chock-full of references to Mount Rainier and western Washington State. Inspired by the mountain’s namesake national park, a regional beer, and Seattle-style hot dogs, this is a creative—and perhaps unusual—type of hot dog….
Bourbon barbecue chicken wings recipe inspired by: Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky Few food items are as quintessentially “Kentucky” as bourbon and (fried) chicken. In this recipe, inspired by Kentucky’s only national park, Mammoth Cave, we’re combining those two American favorites. These Mammoth Cave National Park-inspired bourbon barbecue chicken wings will be an instant hit…
Hickory smoked pulled turkey recipe inspired by: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia) One of my favorite grilling recipes inspired by the national parks, this hickory smoked pulled turkey recipe has Great Smoky Mountains written all over it. For many reasons. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is,…
Huckleberry bison cheeseburgers recipe inspired by: Yellowstone National Park, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho (alternatively: Grand Teton National Park) Few recipes are so iconically “Yellowstone” as huckleberry bison burgers. The link between bison and Yellowstone National Park is obvious—the park being the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times….
Official Senate bean soup recipe inspired by: National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. For this national park-inspired recipe, we’re heading to Washington, D.C., to the epicenter of American politics. I am, of course, talking about Capitol Hill, the place where laws are created and amended, where politicians enter into seemingly endless disagreements, where there’s…
Wild Western spaghetti recipe inspired by: Death Valley National Park, California (alternatively: Joshua Tree National Park, Saguaro National Park or Canyonlands National Park) This isn’t a Spaghetti Western—it’s a Western spaghetti! Bacon, beef, beans, whiskey and beer team up with sundried tomatoes, hot sauce and smoked paprika to create a killer of a Wild Western…
Sonoran hot dogs recipe inspired by: Saguaro National Park, Arizona (alternatively: Joshua Tree National Park) A quintessential street food in southern Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico, Sonoran hot dogs originated in the 1980s in Hermosillo, the capital of the Mexican state of Sonora. Along with Tex-Mex-style dishes, these topping-stuffed hot dogs may just be…
Turkey and wild rice soup recipe inspired by: Voyageurs National Park (alternatively: Isle Royale National Park or Indiana Dunes National Park) A traditional soup recipe from Minnesota, this creamy turkey and wild rice soup is a delicious, hearty and healthy dinner choice. Inspired by Voyageurs National Park—the only national park in Minnesota—this recipe combines a…
Chorizo, black beans and roasted bell pepper skillet recipe inspired by: White Sands National Park, Mexico (alternatively: Saguaro National Park, Petrified Forest National Park or Mesa Verde National Park) Combining influences from ancient Native American cultures, as well as modern-day Mexican cuisine, this chorizo skillet with black beans and roasted bell peppers is a delicious…
Ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by: Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona (alternatively: Saguaro National Park or Mesa Verde National Park). Super-easy to make, low-calorie and, above all, absolutely packed with flavor, this ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by Petrified Forest National Park will be an instant hit in your household. This is literally…
Creamy curried chicken recipe inspired by: Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands. If you’re looking for a national park-inspired dish with tropical flavors and familiar ingredients, check out this delicious creamy curried chicken recipe. Inspired by Virgin Islands National Park, it features crunchy vegetables, tender chicken and a creamy curry sauce, all served on…
Wild rice and bison stuffed acorn squash recipe inspired by: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota (alternatively: Wind Cave National Park or Badlands National Park, South Dakota). Looking for a national park-inspired dish that embodies a region’s landscape and historic culture? Then you should definitely try this amazing wild rice and bison stuffed acorn squash…
Chicken bog recipe inspired by: Congaree National Park, South Carolina. A classic comfort food from South Carolina, this Congaree National Park-inspired chicken bog recipe is rooted in both Spanish and West African cuisine. It’s essentially a simpler version of chicken perloo, chicken perlau or chicken pilaf, using only a bare minimum of ingredients. You don’t…
Bison meatballs in smoky bell pepper bean sauce recipe inspired by: Badlands National Park, South Dakota (alternatively: Wind Cave National Park or Theodore Roosevelt National Park). If you’re looking for a hearty dish inspired by America’s national parks, a delicious dinner for a chilly fall evening, look no further than this Badlands bison meatballs recipe…