Alabama White BBQ Chicken
Alabama white BBQ chicken grills juicy chicken, then finishes it with tangy mayonnaise-vinegar barbecue sauce.
American recipes
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked macaroni and cheese pairs just-tender pasta with a creamy cheddar sauce and a buttery golden breadcrumb top.
Boston Baked Beans
Boston baked beans slow-bake navy beans with molasses, brown sugar, mustard, onion, and smoky bacon until glossy.
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buffalo chicken wings bake until crisp, then get tossed in a buttery cayenne-style hot sauce for a classic party plate.
California Cobb Salad
California Cobb salad layers crisp lettuce with chicken, bacon, egg, avocado, tomato, blue cheese, and mustard vinaigrette.
Carolina Pulled Pork Barbecue
Carolina pulled pork barbecue slow-cooks pork shoulder until shreddable, then coats it in a tangy vinegar-brown sugar sauce.
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
Chicago deep-dish pizza bakes a tall crust with mozzarella underneath sausage and chunky tomato sauce on top.
Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich
Chicago Italian beef sandwiches soak thin roast beef in seasoned jus, then pile it into rolls with peppers and giardiniera.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
Chicago-style hot dogs load a poppy-seed bun with a hot beef frank, mustard, neon relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sport peppers, and celery salt.
Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili is a smooth spiced beef sauce served over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans if you want the full ways.
Classic American Apple Pie
Classic American apple pie bakes firm apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon, and buttery pastry into a sliceable fruit dessert.
Classic American Cheeseburger
Classic American cheeseburgers stack seared beef patties, melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles on toasted buns.
Classic American Pancakes
Classic American pancakes cook up fluffy and golden from a simple milk-and-egg batter, ready for butter, maple syrup, and berries.
Classic BLT Sandwich
A classic BLT sandwich layers crisp bacon, juicy tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise on toast for a quick American lunch.
Classic Blueberry Muffins
Classic blueberry muffins bake with golden tops, tender vanilla crumb, and juicy berries folded gently through the batter.
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies bake with golden edges, soft centers, brown sugar depth, and pockets of melted chocolate.
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Classic green bean casserole bakes tender beans in creamy mushroom sauce with a crisp fried onion topping for holiday tables.
Classic Sloppy Joes
Classic Sloppy Joes simmer ground beef in a sweet-tangy tomato sauce until thick enough to pile onto soft burger buns.
Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza
Detroit-style pepperoni pizza bakes airy rectangular dough with brick cheese to the edges, crisp corners, and tomato sauce on top.
Florida Key Lime Pie
Florida Key lime pie sets a tangy condensed-milk lime filling in a graham cracker crust for a chilled creamy dessert.
Homestyle Beef Meatloaf
Homestyle beef meatloaf bakes ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and a tangy tomato glaze into a sliceable comfort dinner.
Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie
Homestyle chicken pot pie bakes creamy chicken and vegetables under a golden pastry top for a spoonable family dinner.
Kansas City Barbecue Pork Ribs
Kansas City barbecue pork ribs slow-bake until tender, then finish glossy with a sticky tomato-forward barbecue glaze.
Kentucky Hot Brown
Kentucky Hot Brown is a Louisville open-faced turkey sandwich with tomato, crisp bacon, and bubbling Mornay-style cheese sauce.
Louisiana Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Louisiana chicken and andouille gumbo builds a nutty dark roux into a smoky, okra-thickened stew for rice bowls and meal prep.
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Louisiana red beans and rice simmers cooked red beans with andouille, aromatics, herbs, and spices until creamy over fluffy rice.
Louisiana Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
Louisiana shrimp and sausage jambalaya cooks rice, andouille, prawns, tomato, and the Cajun-style trinity in one savory pot.
Maryland Crab Cakes
Maryland crab cakes keep the crab meat front and center with mustard, lemon, parsley, and a crisp golden pan-fried crust.
Maryland Cream of Crab Soup
Maryland cream of crab soup uses crab meat, seafood seasoning, milk, cream, and a smooth roux for a rich Chesapeake-style bowl.
Midwestern Tuna Noodle Casserole
Midwestern tuna noodle casserole bakes egg noodles, tuna, peas, creamy mushroom sauce, and a crisp potato chip topping.
Minnesota Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Minnesota chicken wild rice soup folds cooked wild rice, tender chicken, vegetables, stock, and herbs into a creamy cold-weather bowl.
Minnesota Tater Tot Hotdish
Minnesota tater tot hotdish bakes ground beef, vegetables, creamy mushroom base, cheddar, and crisp potato tots in one pan.
Mississippi Mud Pie
Mississippi Mud Pie layers a chocolate cookie crust, fudgy baked filling, and whipped cream into a chilled Southern dessert.
New England Clam Chowder
New England clam chowder is a creamy coastal soup with tender clams, diced potatoes, smoky bacon, celery, and a gentle bay-leaf finish.
New England Succotash
New England succotash cooks sweet corn, lima beans, red bell pepper, butter, and cream into a quick warm side dish.
New Mexico Green Chile Pork Stew
New Mexico green chile pork stew simmers pork shoulder, Hatch green chiles, potatoes, garlic, and stock into a smoky bowl.
New Orleans Shrimp Po’ Boy
New Orleans shrimp po' boy piles crisp cornmeal-coated prawns, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and spicy mayo into French bread.
New York Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
New York bagel with lox layers cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion, tomato, capers, and lemon on a chewy deli-style bagel.
New York Cheesecake
New York cheesecake bakes cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla, and lemon over a graham cracker crust for a dense chilled slice.
New York Reuben Sandwich
New York Reuben sandwiches grill corned beef, drained sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing between rye slices.
New York Waldorf Salad
New York Waldorf salad keeps crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes lightly coated in a lemony mayonnaise dressing.
Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken and Dumplings
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken and dumplings simmers tender chicken, vegetables, savory broth, and soft steamed dumplings in one pot.
Philadelphia Cheesesteak
Philadelphia cheesesteak fills a toasted hoagie roll with thin beef, browned onions, peppers, and melted provolone.
Rhode Island Clam Cakes
Rhode Island clam cakes fry chopped clams in a thick tender batter until golden, briny, and crisp at the edges.
Santa Maria-Style Tri-Tip
Santa Maria-style tri-tip grills beef with garlic, pepper, paprika, and a smoky crust for a California Central Coast plate.
Southern Banana Pudding
Southern banana pudding layers ripe bananas, vanilla wafers, homemade custard, and whipped cream into a chilled spoon dessert.
Southern Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Southern biscuits and sausage gravy pair flaky buttermilk biscuits with creamy pork sausage gravy and plenty of black pepper.
Southern Buttermilk Cornbread
Southern buttermilk cornbread bakes with crisp golden edges, a tender cornmeal crumb, and a lightly tangy dairy richness.
Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Southern buttermilk fried chicken marinates until tangy, then fries with a craggy seasoned flour crust and juicy meat inside.
Southern Collard Greens with Ham Hock
Southern collard greens simmer with smoked ham hock, onion, vinegar, and pepper until silky with savory pot liquor.
Southern Fried Catfish
Southern fried catfish rests in a seasoned cornmeal coating before frying crisp outside and moist, flaky inside.
Southern Hoppin’ John
Southern Hoppin' John simmers rice, black-eyed peas, smoky pork, onion, celery, and bell pepper into a New Year-style bowl.
Southern Peach Cobbler
Southern peach cobbler bakes juicy peaches under a golden buttery topping that turns tender in the center and crisp at the edges.
Southern Pecan Pie
Southern pecan pie bakes toasted pecans into a rich syrup custard that sets glossy and sliceable after a long cool.
Southern Shrimp and Grits
Southern shrimp and grits combines creamy cheddar grits with smoky paprika prawns for a quick coastal comfort bowl.
Texas Chicken-Fried Steak
Texas chicken-fried steak fries breaded tenderized beef until craggy and crisp, then serves it with creamy black-pepper gravy.
Texas Chili con Carne
Texas chili con carne is a bean-free beef chili with tender chuck, tomato, cumin, paprika, and a deep red-brown sauce.
Thanksgiving Roast Turkey with Gravy
Thanksgiving roast turkey cooks with herb butter until golden, then rests before carving and making a simple pan gravy.
Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
Wisconsin fried cheese curds chill before frying so the coating turns crisp while the fresh curds melt hot and stretchy inside.
Yankee Pot Roast
Yankee pot roast slowly braises beef chuck with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, and savory pan juices.