American (Appalachian) Recipes

A cornerstone of mountain heritage, these buckwheat cakes are a far cry from your average pancake. Traditionally prepared as a 'starter' batter that lived on the back of the woodst...

Ramps are the crown jewels of the Appalachian spring, offering a pungent cross between wild leek and garlic that vanishes as quickly as it appears. This quick-pickle preservation m...